German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has ruled out extending the life of its three remaining nuclear power plants in the middle of its energy crisis, according to German media outlet Focus.
Germany will continue with its plans to phase out nuclear energy use by the end of 2022, but will keep two of the plants available in case of emergencies until spring 2023 as the nation looks to address its ongoing energy crisis, according to Focus. An electrical grid stress test to help determine Germany’s energy requirements for the winter months informed Habeck’s decision to shutter the nuclear plants.
Habeck, who is also a member of the green party, plans to present the results of the test on Monday evening.
Habeck’s decision comes amid Germany’s energy crisis that is being exacerbated by the complete cutoff of Russian natural gas deliveries, which are spiking electricity prices, according to Reuters. Germany will spend over $64 billion to its curb soaring electricity prices by paying individuals to subsidize their electricity bills and by giving tax breaks to industries that consume lots of electricity, according to the BBC.
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