Since the nation first joined the campaign in 2009, the averageannual power output saved in the one hour was estimated at about 400,000 kWh. Lastyear, the figure was 309,000 kWh.
Responding to this year’s edition themed "Saveelectricity - Become a habit", myriad activities took place nationwide onthe day with the participation of people from all walks of life.
In Hanoi, the response event was organised by the municipal Departmentof Industry and Trade at the August Revolution Square. The capitalturned off public decorations, billboards, and unnecessary electricalequipment, notably at renowned downtown destinations such as areas around the Hoan KiemLake, and the Hanoi Opera House.
In the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, an event, co-organisedby the municipal chapters of the HCYU and EVN power corporation, called forpeople’s response to the campaign and protection of the environment. On the occasion,1,300 trees were planted in addition to other energy saving activities. Themunicipal chapters of the two agencies in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Trealso mounted a programme to spread the message of "Save electricity - Become a habit".
In the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, hundreds of localsjoined the local response activity that aimed to save power and promoted effortsfor a future without plastic waste./.