Dong Nai saves electricity beyond the set target

In 2025, Dong Nai province aims to save at least 2.1% of the total commercial electricity output of the province. By the end of July 2025, the province's electricity saving rate (TKĐ) had reached more than 2.2%.

Electricity saving propaganda activities at Tan Quan Secondary School in Tan Quan commune ( Dong Nai province). Photo: Ngoc An

This result not only exceeded the set target, but also contributed to forming energy-saving habits in the community, ensuring safe and stable electricity supply for socio -economic development.

Effectiveness of communication

In the first quarter of 2025, the Provincial People's Committee issued Plan No. 75/KH-UBND on implementing the program of economical and efficient energy use and sustainable production and consumption. The plan aims to save at least 2.1% of total electricity consumption; of which, administrative agencies save at least 5%, public lighting saves 30%, and the service and industrial production sectors save 2.1%.

To implement the above plan, the Department of Industry and Trade, Dong Nai Electricity Company, urban infrastructure management units, industrial parks and localities have synchronously deployed many solutions, focusing on propaganda work.

Deputy Director of Dong Nai Power Company Tran The Du said: Since the beginning of 2025, the company and its affiliated units have deployed many energy saving solutions. In addition to communication through newspapers, social networks, and internal information systems; in the second quarter of 2025, the power company coordinated with the education sector to organize 18 extracurricular activities for thousands of teachers and students. In addition, the company also organized the online contest "Customers with solutions for economical and efficient electricity use" attracting more than 11,700 participants; encouraged nearly 2,000 officers and employees to participate in the online contest "Learn about energy saving" launched by the Ministry of Industry and Trade .

In addition to the general campaign, propaganda work is designed specifically for each customer group. For households, the use of LED bulbs and high-efficiency electrical equipment is encouraged. For public lighting, the electricity company coordinates with the infrastructure management unit to adjust the operating mode and reduce light intensity according to the season and time. Request administrative agencies to provide electricity data from the previous year, propose a 5% saving plan; advise the People's Committees of communes and wards to issue regulations on economical electricity use; periodically monitor and evaluate the implementation results.

For service business customers, the electricity company provides consulting solutions and encourages a 50% reduction in advertising and signboard lighting capacity and reduced peak-hour electricity usage. For industrial production, key energy-using facilities are required to comply with the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy; conduct energy audits every 3 years; arrange production reasonably, limit high-capacity operations during peak hours; encourage the installation of rooftop solar power; participate in electricity demand management and load adjustment programs.

Thanks to drastic implementation, in the first 7 months of 2025, the province's total electricity saving output reached more than 268 million kWh, equivalent to 2.25% of total commercial electricity output, exceeding the target of 2.1%. This is not only a positive signal to help reduce pressure on electricity supply but also forms good habits, contributing to environmental protection.

Forming the habit of saving electricity

According to the leader of Dong Nai Electricity Company, energy efficiency is a regular and continuous political task. In the coming time, when the new school year is stable, the electricity sector will continue to coordinate with schools to organize extracurricular activities on energy efficiency for teachers and students, maintain propaganda in the community, monitor customers' electricity usage through the online system, along with rewarding collectives and individuals who perform effectively.

Rooftop solar power invested by KTG Industrial in Dong Nai. Photo: DVCC

With the results of the first 7 months of 2025 and the solutions being implemented, Dong Nai Electricity Company believes that it will complete and even exceed the 2025 energy efficiency target. This is not only an energy management achievement, but also a practical contribution to the province's sustainable development and environmental protection goals.

From a business perspective, a representative of KTG Industrial Dong Nai Co., Ltd., a member of KTG Industrial, shared: Currently, “sustainability” is one of the top three criteria when businesses choose industrial real estate. Therefore, KTG Industrial aims to develop according to ESG standards (environment, society and sustainability) and the goal of net zero carbon by 2050.

Evidence is that at Nhon Trach 2 Industrial Park (Nhon Trach Commune, Dong Nai Province), KTG Industrial Dong Nai Co., Ltd. has deployed a centralized wastewater treatment system; expanded the area of natural light panels on roofs, walls and windows to save energy. Some other industrial parks are equipped with LED lighting systems; EMS energy management systems allow monitoring of energy efficiency and carbon emissions, and provide early warnings. These applications help reduce operating costs, save energy, reduce emissions and improve equipment maintenance efficiency, while meeting international standards.

In many companies, investment in renovating production lines, applying modern technology, building energy management processes and encouraging workers to practice energy efficiency has been carried out. In particular, many businesses have boldly invested in developing rooftop solar power systems to take advantage of clean energy sources, reducing dependence on the national grid during peak hours.

In the agricultural sector, the drip irrigation model replacing the traditional irrigation method is being widely replicated by thousands of farmers, contributing to the development of energy-saving and environmentally friendly agriculture. With this method, water is distributed directly to the roots of plants, limiting loss, while significantly reducing pump operating time. Not only saving energy and water, drip irrigation also helps plants grow better, improving productivity and quality of agricultural products.

Provincial Party Committee member and Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Hoang said: Energy efficiency is no longer an incentive but a mandatory requirement for many subjects. This not only brings economic benefits to electricity users but also contributes to reducing supply pressure and ensuring national energy security. At the same time, energy efficiency is also a civilized and practical habit in protecting the environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, in line with the green and sustainable development goals that Dong Nai is implementing.

Morning

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/kinh-te/202508/dong-nai-tiet-kiem-dien-vuot-muc-tieu-de-ra-2ab2239/