Join energy-conservation marathon on May 24
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
HOW much energy can Bruneians save when they make a concentrated effort to cut down on unnecessary electricity use? Quite a lot, if everybody is in on it.
To prove that considerable energy reductions are possible through more effective and prudent use, the Energy Division under the Prime Minister's Office is holding a half-day energy-conservation marathon on May 24.
The organisers are urging everyone in the private and public sectors, businesses, schools and even private residences to be part of the campaign.
They are hoping that nation-wide participation can lead to significant cuts in energy use, which may provide impetus for continued conservative energy practices.
This is the idea behind the drive dubbed "e-Saving", one of the activities to mark this year's Energy Day.
Participation in the drive, which will run from 9am to 9pm, is simple: just turn off unused electrical appliances, use them in moderation and switch to energy-efficient ones. Those wanting to know how they can contribute can find some ideas on the Energy Division website at www.energy.gov.bn.
To see whether the exercise will make a visible dent in the nation's energy consumption for that day, just tune in to the 10pm news, as the e-Saving working committee will broadcast the figures live on national television. The information will also be uploaded to the Electrical Services Department website following the event.
According to the International Energy Agency, Brunei is the highest per capita consumer of electricity in the Asian region, after Singapore and Japan. The bulk of the energy goes to domestic and government lighting and power. The rest is used in commerce and industry, and a small portion for street lighting.
The Brunei Times
To prove that considerable energy reductions are possible through more effective and prudent use, the Energy Division under the Prime Minister's Office is holding a half-day energy-conservation marathon on May 24.
The organisers are urging everyone in the private and public sectors, businesses, schools and even private residences to be part of the campaign.
They are hoping that nation-wide participation can lead to significant cuts in energy use, which may provide impetus for continued conservative energy practices.
This is the idea behind the drive dubbed "e-Saving", one of the activities to mark this year's Energy Day.
Participation in the drive, which will run from 9am to 9pm, is simple: just turn off unused electrical appliances, use them in moderation and switch to energy-efficient ones. Those wanting to know how they can contribute can find some ideas on the Energy Division website at www.energy.gov.bn.
To see whether the exercise will make a visible dent in the nation's energy consumption for that day, just tune in to the 10pm news, as the e-Saving working committee will broadcast the figures live on national television. The information will also be uploaded to the Electrical Services Department website following the event.
According to the International Energy Agency, Brunei is the highest per capita consumer of electricity in the Asian region, after Singapore and Japan. The bulk of the energy goes to domestic and government lighting and power. The rest is used in commerce and industry, and a small portion for street lighting.
The Brunei Times
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