Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City has launched a new initiative to encourage people to use rooftop solar power.
For this, the City has come up with an annual award ceremony, particularly for rental house owners to use rooftop solar. It has been informed that the “Rental houses using green energy" award will grant 280 prizes each worth 10 million VND every year.
The City Power Corporation (EVNHCMC) has launched this award.
According to the City authorities, the program aims "to promote economical, efficient and sustainable use of energy by resident households." The program is expected to support the locals upgrade their existing power system.
The officials informed that a total amount of 14 billion VND is expected to be awarded to the winners within 2021-25 period. It has been further informed that the award duration will run from December to November in 2023.
Regarding participation, people should register with the EVNHCMC for using renewable rooftop solar power.
As per City Power Corporation, the city was able to save 583.9 million kWh of electricity last year. It has contributed a reduction of nearly 440,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City launches new program to encourage using rooftop solar power
Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City has launched a new initiative to encourage people to use rooftop solar power.
For this, the City has come up with an annual award ceremony, particularly for rental house owners to use rooftop solar. It has been informed that the “Rental houses using green energy" award will grant 280 prizes each worth 10 million VND every year.
The City Power Corporation (EVNHCMC) has launched this award.
According to the City authorities, the program aims "to promote economical, efficient and sustainable use of energy by resident households." The program is expected to support the locals upgrade their existing power system.
The officials informed that a total amount of 14 billion VND is expected to be awarded to the winners within the 2021-25 period. It has been further informed that the award duration will run from December to November in 2023.
Regarding participation, people should register with the EVNHCMC for using renewable rooftop solar power.
As per City Power Corporation, the city was able to save 583.9 million kWh of electricity last year. It has contributed a reduction of nearly 440,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
