Energy crisis is not over yet, German regulator warns

The energy crisis in Germany is not over yet, Klaus Müller, head of Germany’s Bundesnetzagentur (Federal Network Agency), told Funke media group today. He nevertheless expects the country’s gas storage facilities to be full by the end of summer. Bundesnetzagentur is responsible for regulating energy networks.

Müller said that last year, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a number of successes were achieved in a short time in diversifying supplies and reducing Germany’s dependence on Russian gas. „When it comes to filling storage facilities, we are now in a different position than we were last year. The weather, however, remains the biggest factor,“ Müller said. „The energy crisis is not over yet.“

If a cold winter were to hit Europe, Germany could benefit from the measures taken to save energy. Müller also urged consumers to make changes to their homes to save energy, for example by using insulation or more efficient heating systems.