Agnes Pannier-Runacher The French government is doubling down on calls to save energy amid rising prices and the war in Ukraine. Agnes Pannier-Runacher, minister for energy transition, said steps include a ban on illuminated advertising at night, except at train stations and airports, and preventing stores from keeping doors open when air conditioning or heating is on. This will allow businesses to cut their energy bills by 20%, she told the Journal du Dimanche in an interview. The comments come after Emmanuel Macron warned efforts would be needed to cut consumption during his Bastille Day interview earlier this month. Macron, who once slammed the “Amish model” of those promoting energy sobriety to tackle climate change, also accused Russia of weaponizing gas supplies. At the same time, the government is considering extra subsidies on fuel amid rising prices at gas stations. “In the medium term, we must support the French […]