Major retailers in Romania cut lighting, air conditioning use amid energy alert

05 August 2026 Major retail chains in Romania are switching off advertising lights at night and limiting the use of air conditioning as part of voluntary measures to reduce electricity consumption during the country's energy alert. The measures come as the government has called on companies, public authorities, and households to conserve electricity amid pressure on the national power system. The Romanian Association of Major Retail Networks (AMRCR) said its members have introduced a series of measures aimed at optimizing energy consumption while maintaining commercial operations. These include limiting air conditioning use and switching off advertising lighting during the night, as well as using predominantly LED lighting and dimmable systems that adjust according to available natural lig