JAKARTA - PT PLN (Persero) invites the public to immediately switch to induction cookers.
From a study conducted by PLN, using an induction cooker is proven to be cheaper and more practical.
The Coordinator of Electricity Prices of the Directorate General of Electricity at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ferry Triansyah, revealed that every year the price of LPG is increasing.
On the other hand, the government is obliged to provide LPG price subsidies for the poor. So that the amount of government spending on subsidies also increases.
"Our LPG imports are approximately 77 percent. The anticipation is how to use energy from LPG gas to switch to electrical energy to increase energy security and reduce import-based energy," said Ferry in an official statement, Monday. August 8th.
Researcher at the Center for Behavioral and Circular Economics Research at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Indra Al Irsyad explained that people in developed countries are accustomed to using induction cookers.
Many researches state that this electrical energy-based lifestyle change has a positive impact in many aspects.
"Previously, studies have been conducted in 13 countries regarding the use of induction cookers, the results are that respondents agreed to cook more efficiently, faster, cleaner and more comfortably," said Indra.
On the same occasion, General Manager of PLN UID Jakarta Raya, Doddy B. Pangaribuan said that PLN welcomed the plan to convert LPG stoves to induction cookers launched by the government.
He said, through pilot projects that have been carried out in Solo and Bali, the beneficiary communities gave positive testimonials and supported this program.
"Testimony from pilot projects in the cities of Denpasar and Solo stated that the use of induction cookers is easier, cheaper, comfortable and cool," said Doddy.
Regarding the amount of electric power, he appealed to the public not to worry because the power supply currently owned by PLN is more than sufficient to meet the use of the entire community.
"I always get a question, 'what if the electricity is not enough? Customers don't have to worry about not having enough electricity at home when cooking with an induction cooker, because the beneficiary families are given a special line for cooking in the kitchen specifically used for cooking with an induction cooker," he explained. Doddy.
PLN continues to strive for infrastructure that is able to support the current shift in people's lifestyles.
Induction stoves with a more stylish, clean, and cheap shape will soon become the people's choice compared to LPG.
In addition, using a practical induction cooker is a smoke-free and eco-friendly lifestyle.
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