Hanoi (VNA) – An award programme was launched inHanoi on August 26, seeking to honour energy efficient industrial enterprises, construction works, and products.
According to Nguyen Dinh Hiep, Chairman of the VietnamEnergy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Association (VECEA), the awards arepart of communications activities serving the national programme on effectiveand efficient use of energy for 2019 – 2030. The programme target a goal ofsaving 8-10% of total power used nationwide.
Contestants can submit their documents from August 26 toOctober 31. The award technical council will evaluate and select works,products and enterprises that fulfill related criteria, with the announcement of award winners andaward presentation ceremony slated for December.
The organiser said the award for energy efficiency inindustry was first held in 2017, attracting the participation of nearly 100businesses with 460 power-saving solutions.
The award for energy efficiency in construction took placefor the first time last year, recording 44 participants and 220 solutions. It presentedthe award for 22 new and upgrade projects.
The annual award for highest energy efficient products isrunning its third edition this year. To date, it has recognised more than 300products and 20 brands.
The industrial sector accounts for over 47% of the total national energyconsumption. According to statistics of the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), thecountry has more than 2,900 big energy users. If they reduce about 2% of theirpower consumption or 1.4 billion kWh per year, about 2.7 trillion VND (115.3million USD) will be saved.
For construction projects, the level of energy waste is alsoquite large. According to the Ministry of Construction, its energy savingpotential is estimated at 30-35%./.
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Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) 
