Partial Shutdown of Escalators in Germany as Electricity Prices Surge by 1500%

In Germany, shopping centers have started to partially shut down escalators as the price of electricity has skyrocketed by 1500% over the past year. This has been reported by international news outlets.

Currently, all stores are trying to meet the minimum energy consumption standards as required by the authorities. For instance, air conditioners operate with a maximum cooling of 27 degrees Celsius, and advertising billboards are often turned off for long periods during the night.