As part of efforts to spread the message to protect and preserve the planet, Delhiites are expected to join a billion people across the globe to observe 'Earth Hour' on March 24. Discom BRPl and BYPl have urged Delhiites to be a part of the initiative by switching off electrical appliances between 8.30pm onwards on Saturday. last year, Delhi saved around 290 MW (207 MW in BSES area).
Commenting over the development, a BSES spokesperson said, “We sincerely appeal to our consumers to make the right choice “give up to give back” for the planet and for the future generations that will inherit it.
“BSES discoms are leading the distribution of highly subsidised lEDs being facilitated by Government of India. We are also actively involved in renewable push being seen in the country,” he said.
The official also informed that the discom are taking several steps to share concern on climate change by various means such as publishing 'Earth hour message in synergy - BSES' monthly/bi-lingual newsletter, engaging RWAs and through the website www.bsesdelhi.com.
Earth hour is an annual international event created by the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) that urges households and businesses across the world to turn off their non-essential lights and electrical appliances for one hour at the appointed time to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change.
BRPl and BYPl are premier power distribution companies and Joint Ventures between Reliance Infrastructure limited and GoNCT.