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• 07 / 11 / 2008

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Garcia presented a thorough report to the plenary of the National Assembly of the People"s Power (Cuban Parliament), in session prior to the First Ordinary Period of Sessions of the 7th Legislature, scheduled for start tomorrow.

Referring to one of the main programs of the Energy Revolution, she mentioned the free replacement of nine million incandescent light bulbs by energy-saving bulbs and also the sale of three million of energy-saving bulbs.

The installation of 6,299 emergency generators currently guarantees the safe, smooth operation of crucial facilities, including hospitals, meteorological stations, production and water pumping units and schools, among others, she said.

The Cuban minister also referred to an increase in oil and gas prospecting and production, as well as the replacement and rational use of transportation equipment.

Finally, she concluded that the most important of all programs is that which entails fuel and power saving, mainly in public sectors, as a significant contribution to the Energy Revolution.

(PL)