Promote energy saving

More than 318 million kWh of electricity saved in the first 6 months of 2025 is the result of solutions that the Central Power Corporation (EVNCPC) has implemented synchronously. This impressive figure shows that there has been a strong change in awareness and behavior of saving electricity among people and businesses in the Central Highlands - Central region.

The electricity industry is stepping up propaganda to spread the culture of saving electricity in the community. Photo: TRONG HUNG

Synchronize solutions

Implementing Directive No. 20/CT-TTg of the Prime Minister on enhancing electricity saving in the period of 2023 - 2025, from the beginning of the year, EVNCPC issued a specific action program and established a Steering Committee to ensure electricity supply.

Member power companies have synchronously deployed many technical solutions, communication and community mobilization to participate in saving electricity locally.

Da Nang City has a rapid urbanization rate and high demand for electricity consumption, so the electricity saving program is being implemented very vigorously. The City People's Committee has directed the Department of Industry and Trade to coordinate with Da Nang Electricity Company Limited (PC Da Nang ) to implement many solutions such as reducing public lighting time, turning off unnecessary outdoor advertising, replacing traditional light bulbs with energy-saving devices and applying smart control technology...

In the first 6 months of the year, the city's total commercial electricity output reached 1.75 billion kWh, up 15.5% over the same period last year. Maximum capacity reached 668 MW, the highest daily output reached 13.7 million kWh, both exceeding the same period.

Notably, 100% of customers in the target group (including administrative, public lighting, production, and service sectors) have signed electricity saving agreements with a total committed saving output of 46.8 million kWh.

Mr. Nguyen Van Tru, Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade, said that the electricity industry needs to continue investing in modern power grids, step up propaganda, coordinate in handling violations and propose legal improvements to develop clean power sources.

At the household level, many people have proactively changed their electricity usage habits, switching to LED bulbs, inverter air conditioners, turning off devices when not in use, and installing remote electricity monitoring applications.

Some households also install rooftop solar panels to proactively control energy sources and reduce long-term costs.

“My family has switched to washing and ironing clothes during off-peak hours, taking advantage of the sun to dry clothes instead of using a dryer. Everyone also has the habit of checking and turning off the device when leaving the room,” said Ms. Le Thi Tam (living in Hoa Khanh ward).

Strengthen communication

Not only focusing on technical solutions, the electricity industry identifies communication as an important "spearhead" to spread the culture of saving electricity in the community.

In the first 6 months of 2025, EVNCPC coordinated with central and local press agencies to publish more than 400 news and articles on electricity saving; at the same time, updated dozens of contents reflecting effective models on the electricity industry website.

On the digital platform, EVNCPC's fanpages and community groups spread messages through video clips and vivid infographics. The EVNCPC fanpage alone posted 25 videos, and the "Central Power Construction" group added 36 posts and 14 clips, creating a strong spreading effect, especially among young people and electricity workers.

The Earth Hour 2025 campaign continues to receive positive responses in most provinces and cities in the Central Highlands. During the 1-hour power-off (8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on March 22), the total electricity saved reached 51,850 kWh.

The electricity industry also recorded many effective initiatives such as shifting equipment usage to off-peak hours, adjusting air conditioning temperatures appropriately, and taking advantage of natural light.

In particular, the installation of rooftop solar power is being welcomed by many households and businesses because it brings double benefits: cost savings and environmental friendliness.

Mr. Le Hoang Anh Dung, Deputy General Director of EVNCPC, affirmed: “Electricity saving is not only the task of the electricity industry but also the responsibility of the community. The awareness of saving is gradually becoming a natural behavior in daily life and production - business, contributing to ensuring energy security and sustainable development. EVNCPC is committed to innovating communication methods, promoting digital transformation, building an ecosystem of smart and efficient electricity use and spreading it to every household and business, especially in remote areas”.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/thuc-day-tiet-kiem-dien-3298156.html