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Reality shows that most people and businesses understand the need to save electricity, especially during heat waves or when the electrical system is under pressure. However, using electricity economically has not yet become a stable, continuous habit. Download Economical use of electricity has not yet become a stable, continuous habit - Illustration The North is still in peak hot days. At this time, electricity bills increase compared to other months. Energy expert Ha Dang Son, Director of the Center for Energy Research and Green Growth, recognizes that electricity bills are a story that is discussed every year during the hot season. However, it is also necessary to review the internal problems of electricity consuming devices in the family. First of all, there is the issue of equipment inspection and maintenance. In addition to checking the connection line from the meter to the homes electrical system, there are many other potential problems. For example, air conditioners are devices that use electricity, accounting for a large proportion of the electricity bill. However, many households use air conditioners but do not carry out maintenance procedures, leading to the heat exchange system of the indoor and outdoor units being clogged with dust and dirt. At that time, the air conditioner still runs but the air flow through the indoor unit is limited, leading to Due to poor cooling, users continue to lower the temperature or increase the fan speed but the efficiency is not high, Mr. Son said. Experts say that poor maintenance, lack of refrigerant... in the air conditioner leads to the air conditioner not being cool, causing power loss and affecting the life of the device. The survey shows that almost businesses as well as households make similar mistakes, leading to the more they run the air conditioner, the more their electricity bills increase. Mr. Do Van Nam, Member of the Board of Directors, Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) acknowledged that the current difficulty is the combination of all three factors: Awareness, mechanism and implementation tools. However, the biggest bottleneck is moving from awareness to regular action. In fact, most people and businesses understand the need to save electricity, especially during heat waves or when the electrical system is under pressure. However, using electricity economically has not yet become a stable, continuous habit. Many customers only adjust their behavior when there is a warning that the power source lacks peak capacity, the electrical system has problems or their bills increase, while the potential for sustainable electricity savings is still very large. Besides, the current incentive mechanism does not really create a strong motivation. Some load adjustment, load shifting or efficient electricity use programs are still mainly based on volunteerism. For businesses, especially large production facilities, changing operating procedures or investing in electricity-saving technology is often related to costs, production plans and immediate economic benefits, so it is necessary to have a mechanism that is attractive enough and long-term stable. Mr. Nam said, there is a Law on Efficient Energy Use and the Prime Minister has issued Directive No. 09/CT-TTg, Directive 10/CT-TTg in 2026, however The involvement of relevant agencies is not yet drastic. In the context of extremely high summer loads, saving electricity is no longer a temporary solution but must become the most important and least expensive on-site power source. To do that, it is necessary to simultaneously raise awareness, improve incentive mechanisms and promote the application of technology and digital data so that each customer can proactively manage and optimize their electricity use. Power saving seen from the world Regarding the experience of using electricity effectively, Mr. Ha Dang Son said he had access to information about Japans energy optimization solutions. Among them, there are two typical models: A Japanese commercial building awarded an award for efficient energy use thanks to ventilation and air conditioning technology in 2022; and Tokyo City Hall was awarded for applying high-performance cooling and air conditioning technology by 2025. The solutions applied include optimal architectural design, heat recovery in the cooling system, installation of automatic sunshade systems, use of heat-reflective glass to reduce heat radiation and save electricity, application of cold storage systems to operate the cooling system during peak hours. Finally, they combine rooftop solar power similar to solar power. Following Directive No. 10/CT-TTg of the Prime Minister and adjusting the air conditioning temperature to 26 degrees Celsius instead of 24 degrees Celsius as before. This brings very high electricity saving efficiency. With the above solutions, the energy use intensity of these buildings can be reduced by up to 44% compared to reference buildings designed according to ASHRAE 90.1-2007 energy efficiency standards. Anh Tho See moreSaving electricity from adjusting electricity usage habits See moreEVNSPC: Strengthening electricity saving practices at the workplace See moreSaving electricity: Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes adjusting electricity usage hours See moreCapacity Northern electricity load establishednew record: Recommend people to save electricity. Read more. Heat wave peak 2026: EVN deploys many solutions to ensure electricity supply, instructions on saving electricity
