Attending the ceremony, on the guest side, there was Mr. Trinh Mai Phuong, Head of Communications Department of Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN). The leaders of the co-organizing units included Mr. Pham Quoc Bao, Chairman of the Board of Directors of EVNHCMC; Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh, General Director; and Mr. Bui Trung Kien, Deputy General Director of EVNHCMC.
On the side of Thanh Nien Newspaper, there were journalist Nguyen Ngoc Toan, Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Nien Newspaper; journalist Duc Trung, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the editorial board; and Ms. Le Phuoc Thanh Binh, Director of the Advertising and Media Services Center of Thanh Nien Newspaper.
Talking about the practical meaning of the writing contest right from its name, journalist Nguyen Ngoc Toan shared: "After the rains, the outdoor air in Ho Chi Minh City has cooled down a bit, but in other provinces and cities, especially in the Central and Northern regions, the weather is still complicated. Many hydroelectric reservoirs are nearing the dead water level, rivers and streams in many places are gradually drying up, along with the El Nino phenomenon forecast to return at the end of this year, all of which warn of a looming power shortage in the dry season, if each of us, each family, is not aware of saving electricity."
Journalist Nguyen Ngoc Toan affirmed: "Not only in Vietnam, to solve the energy problem in the context of low energy self-sufficiency, many countries such as Belgium, France, and Japan are also calling on people to "tighten their belts" to save electricity. In addition to giving advice on using or replacing electrical appliances efficiently, countries also suggest "smart" consumers to know how to choose suitable appliances and products in their living space, calculate annual benefits and payback period when using. Using air conditioners and refrigerators according to the manufacturer's instructions along with "tips" to save electricity, does not harm health, and saves money. Through the contest, Thanh Nien Newspaper and EVNHCMC hope to collect many good stories and effective actions on saving electricity, which have been proven from the reality of households, offices, businesses... for everyone to refer to and learn".
Egyptian model and beauty queen Truong Ngoc Anh (middle) with Mr. Bui Trung Kien, Deputy General Director of EVNHCMC (2nd from left) and Mr. Nguyen Kim Chau, Deputy Director of Majestic Hotel (2nd from right) share experiences in saving electricity.
According to Mr. Pham Quoc Bao: "The Prime Minister has a directive on enhancing electricity saving in the period of 2020 - 2025; The Official Dispatch of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee on promoting electricity saving and ensuring safe and stable electricity supply in the area during the dry season and 2023, proves that the work of saving and using electricity effectively needs to be joined together so that everyone and every household has enough electricity to use".
CELEBRITIES UNITEDLY SAVE ELECTRICITY
At the contest launch ceremony, guests were typical families and businesses that save electricity in Ho Chi Minh City, along with famous artists who also shared many interesting experiences about saving electricity.
Ms. Nguyen Tong Y Nhi (at 134/1/18F Cach Mang Thang Tam, District 3) said: "Every time the ward or the electricity company sends leaflets to residential areas, I filter out the most understandable information and guide my family to follow the rules. I divide the time of electricity usage into peak and off-peak hours and write it on paper and post it in the most visible places in the laundry or cooking areas. Everyone can see it, so the money I save every month helps me cover many other expenses very effectively."
Mr. Nguyen Kim Chau, Deputy Director of Majestic Hotel, talked about the initiative of using solar energy to replace grid electricity quite effectively, when almost all hot water supply equipment and LED lighting system of the hotel use solar batteries.
Model and Miss Egypt Truong Ngoc Anh is a public figure, participating in many fields and all are successful; but despite her high income, the beauty is always conscious of saving electricity. "With devices that are used regularly and consume a lot of electricity, I often clean them. If anyone in the house saves electricity well, there will be rewards and punishments. For example, if my daughter or grandchild forgets to turn off the fan or light, I will remind them, and if the children do it well, they will be rewarded. If anyone in the house wastes electricity, they will be fined 10,000 VND, although not much, but it is something to remember. When it is hot, I often take advantage of the open space outside by opening all the doors to get light and wind..., if I spend less time in a room with air conditioning, my body will be healthier when exposed to natural air, and I will also reduce the amount of electricity I have to pay. I think simply, I have to save electricity so that everyone has electricity to use."
Talking about saving, comedian Minh Nhi remembers his parents. "When I was young, I was often scolded for not knowing how to save. Now that I've grown up and understand, I'm more aware, I teach my students very strictly. I have a nice director's room, modern equipment, but if I go to the stage on hot days like recently, you guys will feel sorry for Minh Nhi sitting in the lobby drinking iced tea. The reason that few people expect is to... avoid turning on the air conditioner. I'm a good example, so I teach my students to listen. Whoever turns on the fan and doesn't turn it off right away, I'll remind them right away when I see it on the camera."
To make saving electricity a habit, poet Le Minh Quoc emphasized: "Habits are formed from personality. Personality changes destiny, that's why educating and promoting awareness of saving electricity, in my opinion, is a regular and continuous task, must form a mindset for young people: Unanimously with the electricity industry/All people join hands/Always remember/If not in use, turn it off immediately/Save all the gas/Save to the maximum/When it's hot, it must be cool/From the habits of each household".
The writing contest "Saving electricity into a habit" is very important in promoting and mobilizing people, agencies, organizations and businesses to join hands in regularly practicing saving electricity, so that it becomes a daily habit. The entries selected for periodic publication on Thanh Nien Newspaper's media channels are truly practical and effective electricity saving measures that organizations and individuals have successfully applied in their families and organizations. And more importantly, it is the effectiveness of promoting the habit of using electricity economically for the entire social community.
Chairman of EVNHCMC Board of Directors Pham Quoc Bao
99 million VND prize for writing contest "Saving electricity becomes a habit"
All Vietnamese citizens, organizations, and businesses that are customers of the electricity industry (except for Thanh Nien Newspaper and EVNHCMC employees) can participate. The Organizing Committee does not limit the number of entries. Category: Articles, notes.
The work demonstrates the responsibility of consumers in using energy efficiently and effectively, responding to climate change; is an activity to create awareness and change energy consumption behavior of participants, thereby helping to reduce electricity use and protect the environment.
Encourage participants to share experiences and solutions on saving electricity, creating habits of using electricity economically in families, government agencies and businesses. Thereby creating a supportive environment and motivating each other to maintain the habit of saving electricity.
Instruct consumers to use energy-saving devices, adjust temperature appropriately and use natural light... to significantly reduce electricity consumption, not only helping to save electricity bills but also bringing sustainable benefits to the environment and reducing the risk of energy depletion.
Entries must be in Vietnamese and not exceed 800 words, must be accompanied by relevant images or illustrations by the author himself, and must be new creations that have not been published in any media or publications.
The article can be typed or handwritten clearly on A4 paper with full information, in accordance with the regulations (posted on thanhnien.vn) and sent via the program's email: [email protected]; or sent by post to the Thanh Nien Newspaper Editorial Office: 268 - 270 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City (clearly stating: The article is participating in the contest "Saving electricity becomes a habit"). The total prize of the writing contest is 99 million VND and gifts.
For details on the contest rules and prizes, please visit: https://thanhnien.vn/the-le-cuoc-thi-viet-chu-de-tiet-kiem-dien-thanh-thoi-quen-185230523163842225.htm
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