MONDAY, 11.11.2025 /Khovar National Information Agency/. As we previously informed, today, November 11, has been announced as the International Energy Saving Day. The establishment of this date shows that the efficient use of electricity is important at all levels - from the point of production to the final point of use. It contributes to the enrichment of household budgets, and energy resources are also saved in the country. Khovar National Information Agency explains this topic.
Today, with the increase in population and the construction of hundreds of administrative and residential buildings in Tajikistan, the demand for electricity is also increasing. Employees of the energy sector are working day and night, in hot and cold weather, all small and large hydropower plants are constantly producing electricity, so that the homes of the residents are warm and bright.
But for some reason, we, the residents, often ignore their efforts and forget to use electricity sparingly. Have we ever imagined that this silent, odorless, colorless and accessible energy is produced with what difficulties and what distance and obstacles it has to overcome before it is delivered to our homes and businesses? Saving energy does not mean limiting its use. In order to save, one should not drink unboiled tea, eat uncooked food, or sit in the dark, one should only use electricity as necessary and sparingly. But observations show that there are still people who show indifference to the use of electricity.
Today, we use a lot of electrical appliances, but we forget to turn them off when we don't need them. It should not be forgotten that the electrical appliance also consumes energy in standby mode. Lights and technical devices should be completely turned off on time, electrical equipment, even the amplifier of mobile phones should not be turned on in the "standby" mode.
Energy saving is considered a moral responsibility of every citizen
Energy saving is not only a state duty, but also a moral responsibility of every citizen of the country. With simple measures, such as using energy-efficient light bulbs, turning off lights and electrical equipment when not in use, everyone can contribute to reducing energy costs. At the same time, this action will save the family budget and improve people's living standards.
The government of the country has also taken many measures in this direction, including the introduction of a unified billing system that promotes transparency and control of the use of electricity, support for green technologies, including the use of solar energy and other renewable sources, strengthening the Energy Control Agency, whose main task is to prevent losses and control the correct use of electricity.
As the Honorable President of the country Emomali Rahmon constantly emphasizes, "residents should understand the economical use of electricity, especially in autumn and winter." If every citizen uses electricity sparingly, the required amount of water will be stored in reservoirs, and citizens will survive the winter season without any problems."
"It is necessary for consumers and all residents to try to reduce the loss of electricity and its economical use, including through the widespread use of energy-efficient technologies. Every family, organization, institution, enterprise, and workshop, regardless of the form of ownership, should observe the system of economical use of electricity and prevent its wastage," the Head of State emphasized.
In winter, the demand for electricity increases
Experts in the field of energy of the country are of the opinion that by applying simple methods of saving energy in the cold and hot season, it is possible to significantly reduce the costs for heating or cooling residential houses, offices and bedrooms. In particular, in the winter, the costs for heating buildings and structures, regardless of the type of activity and living quarters and offices, increase a lot.
Economical and efficient use of energy requires the implementation of several measures by managers and employees of organizations and enterprises, as well as heads and family members. If every person has enough imagination in the direction of efficient and resourceful use of electricity and acts according to it, his financial and social situation will improve, and energy resources will be saved in the country.
During the construction of buildings, structures and houses, modern construction requirements in the direction of energy saving should be provided, because buildings, structures and houses built with energy saving in mind reduce the costs of families from 2 to 10 times. A lot of money is spent in the process of producing electricity, and a large number of employees work in this field. In recent years, due to new connections, such as high-rise residential buildings and enterprises of various types of activity, the use of electric energy in the republic is increasing. Wasteful use of electricity by people, especially in winter, creates a load on the energy system, which causes many accidents.
Any accident in the energy system shortens the life of electrical equipment or their use. Until the accidents are repaired, the users are left without electricity during the cold season and suffer significant social damage. Also, the energy system must spend a lot of money to replace and restore equipment. Therefore, citizens should choose the correct cables for supplying electricity to buildings and houses and should refrain from using cables with a small cross-section.
Old equipment should be gradually replaced with new equipment
It is not possible to use electricity illegally, without permission and without a contract. It is strictly forbidden to use electricity outside the electric meter, and the old equipment should be gradually replaced with new ones. Televisions and vacuum cleaners, refrigerators and washing machines and dishwashers are very useful by today's energy saving standards.
Instead of incandescent lamps - LED lamps
All household electrical appliances are divided into energy efficiency classes. The highest level of energy efficiency is indicated by the Latin letter A, the lowest - G, which is indicated in the passport or certificate of the manufacturer. Also, instead of incandescent bulbs, LED lights should be used, because a 20-watt LED light bulb provides the same amount of light as a 100-watt light bulb. That is, it uses 5 times less electricity. Taking into account that the use of electricity in all spheres of economy and society is increasing day by day, we must pay serious attention to its effective and purposeful use.
Additions to the legislation of Tajikistan in the direction of regulation of electricity use
In order to regulate the use of electricity, in April 2025, the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan introduced amendments to the Criminal Code of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Tajikistan in order to strengthen the responsibility of individuals, officials and legal entities for the illegal use of electricity.
According to it, for the use of electricity without connecting to the electric meter, arbitrarily connecting to networks and power supply devices, using electricity and heat without the necessary control and accounting equipment or without a contract with the electricity and heat supply organization, tearing and breaking the prescribed markings of measuring instruments, as well as interfering with the electric meter and changing its indication in order to not pay the amount for the use of electricity in the absence of signs of a crime, administrative punishment in the form of a fine administrative charges are applied to natural persons in the amount of twenty to thirty, to officials from thirty to fifty, and to legal entities from two to three hundred indicators for calculations. Also, for the commission of this crime for a large or particularly large amount, using official duties, by a group of individuals, an organized group or a criminal organization, the penalty of deprivation of liberty for a period of three to ten years is prescribed.
It is necessary to learn knowledge of economy
Economical and efficient use of electricity requires responsibility from everyone. The society should master the knowledge of economy in the direction of the use of electricity and not allow every kilowatt-hour of electricity to be wasted. Citizens should be well aware that production, transmission and distribution of every kilowatt-hour of electricity is not easy.
Electricity, like coal, wood, gas and other fuels, like flour, oil and other foodstuffs, is a product, it has a price. When using electricity, one should be economical and must pay for it. Being frugal is essential for our electricity supply and renewable energy generation.
Therefore, residents should constantly analyze the amount of electricity they use and the money they pay for it, and use ways to save money to benefit the household budget.
History of International Day of Energy Saving
November 11 is declared the International Energy Saving Day. This date originates from the fact that in April 2008, at the international meeting of coordinators of SPARE /Education project on the use of energy and environmental protection for schoolchildren/, which was held in Kazakhstan, a decision was made to establish this date.
In November 2008, for the first time in the world, the Energy Saving Day was celebrated, and later it gained international status. In developed countries of the world, such as Japan, saving energy and its rational use has been raised to the level of a national idea.
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Translated automatically from Tajik.
Source: Khovar News Agency · khovar.tj
