Practical response to Earth Hour

Turning off the lights in response to Earth Hour is a practical action to raise public awareness about sustainable energy use, contributing to the common effort in protecting the planet.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has sent a document to the ministries, branches, and central organizations; People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities; embassies and international organizations in Vietnam on instructions for organizing activities in response to World Water Day, World Meteorological Day, and Earth Hour Campaign in 2025.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment recommends that agencies, organizations and individuals organize activities to respond to the Earth Hour Campaign worldwide by "Turn off lights and unnecessary electrical equipment from 20:30 to 21:30, Saturday, March 22". At the same time, maintain the habit of using energy efficiently and economically, associated with conserving energy resources from industrial production, trade and services, transportation, agricultural, forestry, fishery and aquaculture production to household consumption; Balance greenhouse gas emission reduction and aim for maximum conversion to renewable energy.

Noi Bai International Airport will also turn off lights and reduce electricity usage during Earth Hour.

Last year, Noi Bai International Airport applied many technical measures in operating and exploiting equipment to ensure flight operations and passenger services to reduce power consumption, thereby saving 614,466 kWh of electricity - equivalent to about 1.8 billion VND.

Noi Bai International Airport has replaced thousands of energy-consuming fluorescent and compact bulbs with LED lights in areas such as Terminal T1, Terminal T2 and the airport area. Upgrading the LED lighting system at Terminal T2 alone has helped save 326,469 kWh/year.

Baggage conveyor systems and air conditioning systems are programmed to optimize operating time, limiting unnecessary energy consumption. The airport also updated its Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) software, saving 104,768 kWh/year.

Noi Bai International Airport also improved the Chiller cooling system at the terminal to help save 54,043 kWh/year. Installed light sensors and timer switches to adjust the public lighting system, advertising and outdoor decoration according to each time frame and season of the year.

The office at the International Airport also limits the use of high-power electrical equipment during peak hours, and turns off unnecessary equipment after work. Take advantage of natural light and ventilation, and minimize the use of air conditioning when not really necessary. Maintain the air conditioning temperature at 26 degrees Celsius or higher, and turn off the air conditioning 30 minutes before the end of work hours.

The Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) is also implementing many practical activities to raise public awareness about efficient energy use and environmental protection.

At EVNNPC, propaganda activities in response to Earth Hour were strongly deployed on many different media: The Corporation hung banners and posters at its headquarters at 20 Tran Nguyen Han, Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, as well as at member Power Companies, affiliated Power Companies and many customer transaction points; actively promoted on the Fanpage, official Website, posted articles, images, and events in response to Earth Hour, in order to raise awareness and encourage the participation of a large number of employees as well as the community.

EVNNPC also mobilizes its affiliated units to actively carry out activities in response to Earth Hour, spreading the message of energy saving and environmental protection through practical programs, some meaningful activities such as: Cycling to propagate, raise public awareness of electricity saving; Limit plastic waste - For a green environment, encourage the reduction of the use of disposable plastic products; Save electricity - Protect resources, apply measures to use electricity effectively in work and daily life...

Many employees of affiliated units actively participated in the online contest "Learn about energy saving in response to Earth Hour 2025", taking place from March 8 to March 28, 2025.

EVNNPC encourages employees to actively participate in the online contest "Learn about energy saving", with the goal of spreading awareness of safe and economical use of electricity. The contest takes place from March 8 to March 28, 2025. The Corporation also encourages employees to participate in the Earth Hour 2025 Run, which will be held online (from March 8 to March 31, 2025).

Meanwhile, many units in Vietnam Electricity Group have actively responded to Earth Hour this year with meaningful and practical activities.

Specifically, Binh Duong Power Company (Southern Power Corporation) coordinated with Binh Duong Provincial Youth Union and other units to organize a bicycle parade through the main streets of Thu Dau Mot City to promote and propagate the Earth Hour campaign;

Lao Cai Power Company (Northern Power Corporation) launched a cycling campaign to call on people to save electricity and turn off the lights during Earth Hour; Ninh Thuan Power Company (Southern Power Corporation) brought the campaign to students of Vo Thi Sau Secondary School (Phan Rang - Thap Cham City), promoting and instructing them on how to use electricity safely, economically and effectively.

Ba Dinh Power Company (Hanoi Power Corporation) organized energy saving propaganda and launched a response to Earth Hour 2025 at Nguyen Tri Phuong Secondary School, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi; Yen Bai Power Company (Northern Power Corporation) carried out the campaign "going to every alley, knocking on every door" to advise local households on electricity saving; Youth Union members of Cu Chi Power Company (Ho Chi Minh City Power Corporation) actively promoted electricity saving and called on young people in Ho Chi Minh City to live green, towards a green future...

Thanh Ha