Use electricity economically and efficiently during the hot season

To ensure electricity supply, in addition to technical solutions, Nghe An Electricity Company is implementing many forms of propaganda to help customers proactively use electricity economically and manage electricity costs during hot days.

Launching ceremony of the electricity saving family program in Do Luong district. Photo: PV

In recent days, severe heat has continued to appear widely in the Northern and Central provinces, leading to a sudden increase in electricity demand, mainly due to the use of air conditioners and cooling equipment, leading to increased electricity consumption. Specifically, on May 16, 2019, the largest Pmax capacity of the whole province reached 576.4 MW, daily electricity output reached 11.5 million kWh, an increase of 10.7% over the same period, this is the highest daily electricity consumption since the beginning of the year.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the peak of the 2019 hot season will continue in May, June and July. At that time, the demand for electricity as well as electricity consumption will continue to increase. Therefore, in order to reduce the electricity costs that customers have to pay, as well as contribute to ensuring the stable and safe operation of the power system, serving production and daily life of the people, Nghe An Electricity Company recommends that agencies, units, production and business establishments, and households need to thoroughly use electricity economically, specifically:

- Limit the use of electrical devices at the same timeand high-capacity electrical equipment during peak hours of the power system: from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily (in the City area from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. daily).

- Unplug the power plug from the outlet when not in use.; install electrical equipment scientifically and reasonably, making the most of natural light; should use energy-saving products labeled with the energy star of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

- Especially when using air conditioning, pay attention to keep it in optimal mode.During the day, the temperature should be adjusted from 25^oC or higher, night from 27 - 28^oUse Inverter technology air conditioner; Regularly maintain the air conditioner at least once a year, clean the dust filter at least once every 3 months to ensure electricity savings for customers, minimize the risk of local grid overload, and limit the situation of sudden increase in electricity bills.

When using air conditioning, it is important to keep it in optimal mode as this is also a way to save electricity. Illustration photo

The rational use and saving of electricity by people, agencies, units, especially enterprises in the province is of great significance in contributing to the electricity industry providing a regular and continuous power supply. Thereby, ensuring the supply of electricity to serve the production and business needs and people's lives, protecting the living environment, and ensuring energy security.

Nghe An Electricity Company respectfully hopes that all customers using electricity in the province will actively and thoroughly implement the economical use of electricity according to Directive No. 34/CT-TTg dated August 7, 2017 of the Prime Minister and Directive No. 14 dated August 20, 2017 of the Provincial People's Committee to contribute to ensuring the safe operation of the power grid system to serve production and people's lives, especially in the current hot period.