(Bloomberg) — Germany activated an emergency plan to help Europe’s largest economy manage limited energy supplies, as concerns mount that Russia could shut off natural gas deliveries. The government in Berlin initiated the first of three possible phases of the plan to deal with squeezed energy supplies, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Wednesday at a press briefing. The first phase involves intensive monitoring of gas consumption and reserves. The move comes after Russia insisted that energy payments be made in rubles instead of euros or dollars, a demand that German government officials have rejected. Germany’s main energy suppliers have warned in recent days that the dispute could lead to interruptions. “This is a precautionary decision,” Habeck said. “There have been several statements from the Russian side that, if that doesn’t happen, deliveries will be stopped.” Habeck said energy supplies are currently secure and that Germany’s gas storage facilities are currently 25% full. A task force will be established that will meet on a daily basis to monitor the situation and the minister urged companies and consumers to help by reducing energy consumption wherever possible. Government officials will also talk to energy suppliers and major consumers to discuss how to prioritize gas use. In the third phase of the emergency plan, the German state would take over management of available energy supplies. NN: An emergency they declared…. Ok Now what? Yes i got it by 2035 they will rely on renewables for 100% of their energy needs…… I am so excited i am doing the Greeneeweinieee dance… But i have a question….. Besides declaiming a energy emergency what do you to in the 13 years before you get their???? I know I know your Putin’s bitch….. and he gets to fuck you in the ass!! Have a nice day….