Thanks to the implementation and guidance, support and propaganda to customers on rational, economical and efficient use of electricity, in the first 8 months of the year, Kien Giang PC saved 36.8 million kWh, equivalent to 63.95 % plan.

According to Kien Giang Power Company (PC Kien Giang), in the hot days of the year, the electricity consumption increases by 10%-50% with the remaining months, the increase in electricity consumption corresponds to the increase in the costs of electricity bills.

In order to ensure the safety of the power grid and provide stable electricity to customers on hot days, PC Kien Giang has proposed many solutions such as propaganda and advice on safe and economical electricity use for customers. For example, on hot sunny occasions, Kien Giang PC will advise customers to note some solutions such as: Turn off electrical equipment when not in use; Install/use electrical equipment in a scientific and reasonable manner, making the most of wind and natural light; Limit the simultaneous use of electrical equipment during peak hours (morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.); During the day, it is recommended to adjust the air conditioner temperature from 25oC or more and at night from 27 - 28oC; Using energy-saving products that have been attached with the energy star of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Kien Giang PC propagates customers to use electricity economically and efficiently (Photo: Kien Giang PC)

To save money, many people actively test energy with a variety of tools that can work. Typically, Mr. Hung in An Hoa Ward, Rach Gia City used the house appliances according to the motto "It is necessary to turn on the switch - When not in use, turn it off". The home air conditioner is also set to 25-26oC mode and used until 2-3 am, turn off the air conditioner, turn on the fan. Therefore, with 5 people living together, using air conditioners and other cooling devices, in March, his family only had to pay about 500,000 VND for electricity.

In addition, Mr. Chau Kien Cuong and his family chose to use LED lights and replace electrical equipment manufactured with new technology, with better capacity and efficiency in saving electricity. This way his electricity bill is always stable during the hot months.

The need for cooling in hot weather conditions is legitimate, but if the use of electrical equipment is appropriate and effective, it will not only serve the purposes of customers but also contribute to the electricity index. The capacity of households does not increase excessively, and at the same time contributes to stabilizing the power source, contributing to environmental protection.

The promotion of implementation and guidance, support and propaganda to customers on rational, economical and efficient use of electricity helped Kien Giang PC save 36.8 million kWh of electricity in 8 months, equivalent to 63.95 % plan.

In the coming time, PC Kien Giang will continue the above propaganda to raise the awareness of saving electricity in society. To properly and effectively implement programs and activities on saving electricity.