November 9 Light Extinguishing In Jakarta Saves IDR 120 Million

Illictural outage illustration (evening_tao-Freepik)

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Environmental Agency noted that economic savings reached Rp120 million from the simultaneous blackout activity in Jakarta on Saturday, November 9 from 20.30 to 21.30 WIB.

"The realization of the blackout action resulted in economic savings of Rp. 120,263,708 or 83 MWh x Rp. 1,447.00/KWh," said Head of the DKI Jakarta Environmental Agency Asep Kuswanto in his statement, Sunday, November 10.

In addition, electricity consumption also saves 83 MWh from blackouts for an hour yesterday. Then, carbon emissions also decreased by 66.59 tons.

Yesterday, the DKI Provincial Government turned off lights to increase public awareness of energy savings and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Asep said this action was a follow-up to the DKI Jakarta Governor's Instruction Number 14 of 2021 which mandates the action of turning off lights in order to socialize energy saving actions and reduce carbon emissions every four times per year.

"This action is also part of a series of Cinta Puspa activities and National Animals in 2024," said Asep.

He hopes that through this action, the public can be more aware of the importance of saving energy and reducing GRK emissions. Asep said that the action of turning off lights is expected to reduce the consumption of electrical energy and carbon emissions, as well as have a positive impact on the environment.

In addition, this activity also aims to invite the public to be more concerned about the efficient and environmentally friendly use of energy.

"By taking these simple actions, we can contribute to preserving the environment and reducing the impact of climate change," said Asep.

In accordance with the Instruction of the Governor of DKI Jakarta Province Number 14 of 2021, several points of action to turn off lights are the entire building or building of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government Office, except for hospitals, health centers, clinics and others.

Then the protocol roads and arterial roads sell the symbols of the City of Jakarta, such as city hall buildings, National Monuments and fountains, Arjuna Wiwaha Statues and their fountains, Indonesian Hotel Roundabouts and their fountains, Youth Statues and fountains, Hero Statues and Sudirman Statues.

Then, protocol roads and arterial roads in the following five administrative city areas: 1. Central Jakarta: Jalan Sudirman (High Hamlet to Sampoerna Strategic Building), and Jalan MH. Thamrin; Seputaran Jalan Medan Merdeka (except North Medan Merdeka in front of the President), Jalan Gerbang Pemuda - Jalan Asia Afrika, Balaikota Office, Central Jakarta Mayor's Office.

2. North Jakarta: Jalan Yos Sudarso, North Jakarta Mayor's Office Complex, and Pioneers of Independence

3. East Jakarta: Jalan Dr. Sumarno, Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan, and the East Jakarta Mayor's Office Complex.

4. West Jakarta : Jalan Daan Mogot and Jalan Kembangan Raya (in front of the West Jakarta Mayor's Office), and the West Jakarta Mayor's Office Complex.

5. South Jakarta : Jalan Prapanca Raya, Jalan Gerbang Pemuda - Jalan Asia Afrika, Jalan Sudirman (Gemung Sampurna Strategic - Statue Pemuda), and Jalan Rasuna Said.

Then several private buildings, commercial buildings, shopping centers, restaurants, hotels and apartments have participated in the implementation of the blackout of the lights.