The last time that I looked in at a municipal office, there certainly were no signs of energy being spent; nevertheless, Salobreña has an OME.

“At present the biggest part of the energy that we use (electricity) comes from fossil fuels but besides being highly contaminating and the cause behind many illnesses, not to mention climate change, are running out,” explained the Councillor for the Environment, Angela Rodríguez.

“For this reason,” she continued, “the Town Hall has backed carrying out a transition to 100% renewable energy.” This includes installing solar panels on many of the municipal buildings in the municipality. They also hope to provide electricity using the excess produced from the system to benefit families with economic difficulties.

According to Councillor Angela Rodríguez, by setting up the Oficina Municipal de la Energía (OME), the Town Hall has taken a step towards helping families make savings in their energy bills, facilitating the installation of renewable-energy systems for home consumption.

The office will help residents to choose the best option for their family needs by analysing and comparing utility bills. They will also provide information on renewable-energy systems; what they cost and consist of, as well as advising on the best climate control of your home.

Editorial comment: fossil fuels are far from running out. Over 80% of all the oil in wells discovered since the beginning of oil-consumption era remains down there – it is cheaper to capture what comes out under pressure and then close the well, moving on to a new oil field, than it is to get the rest of the oil out.

(News: Salobrena, Costa Tropical, Granada, Andalucia)