Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — The Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov DKI Jakarta) has announced a city-wide initiative to turn off lights for 60 minutes on Saturday, November 9, 2024, as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the capital. The public is encouraged to join this initiative by switching off their home lights for one hour on that date.
“Let’s take part in saving the planet by turning off your household lights for an hour!” a statement from Pemprov DKI Jakarta as reported by Detik.
The initiative will involve turning off lights across various streets and buildings throughout Jakarta. “Together with Pemprov DKI Jakarta, let’s engage in energy-saving actions and reduce carbon emissions in the city,” the statement continued.
Schedule for the Lights-Off Initiative:
- Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
- Time: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Jakarta Time)
This is not the first time Jakarta has undertaken such an initiative. The 60-minute lights-off initiative in Jakarta was previously implemented on June 29, 2024, resulted in significant environmental benefits, including:
- Electricity savings: 69 MWh
- Energy cost reduction: IDR 100,336,598 (approximately USD 6,300)
- Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions: 59.03 tons of CO2 equivalent
On November 9, the one-hour blackout will extend to several commercial, private, and public buildings, including shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, and apartments, as well as Pemprov DKI office buildings. However, critical services such as hospitals, health clinics, and emergency facilities will be exempt.
Areas Affected by the Lights-Off Initiative:
Central Jakarta:
- Jalan Yos Sudarso, North Jakarta Mayor’s Office Complex
- Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan
West Jakarta:
- Jalan Daan Mogot
- Jalan Kembangan Raya (in front of West Jakarta Mayor’s Office)
- West Jakarta Mayor’s Office Complex
East Jakarta:
- Jalan Dr. Sumarno
- Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan
- East Jakarta Mayor’s Office Complex
Central Jakarta (additional locations):
- Jalan Sudirman (from Dukuh Atas to Sampoerna Strategic Building)
- Jalan MH. Thamrin
- Around Jalan Medan Merdeka (in front of the Presidential Palace)
- Jalan Gerbang Pemuda
- Jalan Asia Afrika
- Jakarta City Hall Courtyard
- Central Jakarta Mayor’s Office
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South Jakarta:
- Jalan Prapanca Raya
- Jalan Gerbang Pemuda
- Jalan Asia Afrika
- Jalan Sudirman (from Sampoerna Strategic Building to Pemuda Statue)
- South Jakarta Mayor’s Office Building
- Jalan Rasuna Said
Notable Buildings and Monuments Participating:
- Jakarta City Hall
- National Monument (Monas)
- Pemuda Statue
- Heroes and General Sudirman Statue
- Arjuna Wijaya Statue
- Hotel Indonesia (HI) Roundabout
This lights-off initiative is part of Jakarta’s ongoing efforts to combat climate change by reducing Carbon Emission. Residents and businesses are encouraged to take part in this collective action to make a tangible impact on reducing the city’s carbon footprint.
(Raidi/Agung)
