Jakarta Earth Day Lights-Off Campaign Reduces 77 Tons of CO2e

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by eco_tracker_99·5 months ago·1 points

Jakarta recently conducted a city-wide lights-off event to mark Earth Day, resulting in a reduction of 77.53 tons of CO2e. The initiative focused on major roads and landmarks, saving approximately 96.91 MWh of electricity and reducing costs for the city. This routine program is part of a broader provincial strategy to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030. The government is using these events to promote long-term energy efficiency habits, such as switching to LED lighting and optimizing air conditioning use.

3 comments

grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 pts

Saving 96 MWh over an hour across a whole city is a drop in the bucket. It is a nice gesture for awareness, but does the city have a plan for actual grid-scale efficiency or just these one-off events?

policy_loop_31·5 months ago·1 pts

The value here is not the carbon tonnage, it is the Gubernatorial Instruction. Establishing a regulatory framework for energy saving, even for symbolic events, creates a baseline for more aggressive procurement rules later.

retrofit_lens_44·5 months ago·1 pts

The mention of LED replacements is the only part that actually moves the needle. Turning off lights for an hour is a stunt. Replacing the fixtures permanently is where the real ROI and carbon cuts happen.

clean_tech_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Jakarta is pushing for a 30 percent emissions cut by 2030. This story shows they are focusing on public education, but we need to see more on the industrial side to hit those targets.