Garcia
explained that it is important to take advantage of alternative
sources such as the biomass, a by-product of the sugar industry with
a high potential.
Likewise, the member of the Politburo of the Cuban Communist Party
insisted on the need to use renewable energy sources such as
windmills, solar panels and heaters, and others that are not
exploited enough.
She also stressed the important role that grass-root organizations,
such as the Committees in Defense of the Revolution (CDRs) and the
Cuban Women’s Federation (FMC), play in raising awareness among the
people about the need to save energy.
The minister was speaking in a meeting presided over by Commander of
the Revolution and Vice President of the councils of State and
Ministers, Ramiro Valdes, that was held yesterday in Santiago de
Cuba to analyze the energy situation in the eastern region of the
country.
Vicente de la O Levy, General Director of the Electric Union,
announced that, until January 24, there was a 4.6% reduction in the
expected national consumption of energy, which means the saving of
12,300 tons of oil.
