April 27 Light Extinguishing In Jakarta Saves IDR 120 Million

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JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government held an action to save energy and reduce carbon emissions by turning off lights at a number of points on Saturday, April 27 at 20.30 to 21.30 WIB in Jakarta. Head of the Environment Agency Asep Kuswanto revealed that the one hour blackout resulted in saving 83 MWh of electricity consumption, equivalent to a value of Rp120 million. In addition, there was also a decrease in carbon emissions (CO2) by 70.67 tons, calculated based on electricity savings of 83 MWh with a value of 0.85 kg of CO2 per KWh. “ When the lights were turned off in the action, 83 MWh of electricity was not used. This means that there is a savings of Rp120,121,280, and also a reduction in carbon emissions of 70.67 tons of CO2,” Asep said in his statement, Sunday, April 28. Asep views that the value of saving shows that energy saving actions have a significant impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and cost savings. This action is part of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government's efforts to socialize the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030 "Because it has a significant impact, this program will continue to be run several times in one year. It is hoped that Jakarta residents can cultivate energy saving in their daily lives," he said. In its implementation, the DKI Provincial Government turns off lights on all buildings or offices of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government. Hospital buildings, health centers, clinics, and other main services are exempt from the blackout. A number of private buildings, commercial buildings, shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, and apartments also participated in the 60-minute blackout.

Lighting lights on a number of roads were also turned off in 5 administrative cities. Rinican turned off the lights among them: 1. Central Jakarta Jalan Sudirman (Atas Hamlet to Sampurna Strategic Building), Jalan MH. Thamrin, around Jalan Medan Merdeka (except North Medan Merdeka in front of the Presidential Palace), Jalan Gerbang Pemuda-Jalan Asia Afrika, Page Kantor Balai Kota, and the Central Jakarta Mayor's Office. 2. North Jakarta Jalan Yos Sudarso, North Jakarta Mayor's Office Complex, and Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan. 3. West Jakarta Jalan Daan Mogot, Jalan Kembangan Raya (in front of the West Jakarta Mayor's Office), and the West Jakarta Mayor's Office complex. 4. East Jakarta Jalan Dr. Sumarno, Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan, and the East Jakarta Mayor's Office complex. 5. South Jakarta Jalan Prapanca Raya, Jalan Gerbang Pemuda-Jalan Asia Afrika, Jalan Sudirman (Strategic-Patung Youth Building), Jalan HR Rasuna Said, and the South Jakarta Mayor's office.