EGAT celebrates 30 years of success of DSM, launches new label number 5

EGAT is preparing to hold the 30th Anniversary of Electricity Usage Management (DSM) event and launch the new electricity saving label No. 5, raising the level of reducing energy use and reducing carbon concretely. Invite you to shop for electrical appliances number 5 at special prices and have a chance to win many prizes 20-24 Sept.

Mr. Prasertsak Choengchawano, Deputy Governor for Strategy The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) chaired the press conference for the 30th Anniversary of EGAT Electricity Use Management (Demand Side Management: DSM) and LED Expo Thailand 2023 together with Mr. Loy Jun How, Manager. General, IMPACT Exhibition Management Company Limited, Mr. Noppadon Jaisue, Vice President for Academic Affairs Association of Consulting Engineers of Thailand Assistant Professor Dr. Janyaporn Styler, Director of the Illumination Research and Innovation Center King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Mr. Piyawat Michhir, Company Marketing Manager WIP Electric Co., Ltd. and Ms. Isuree Metakithiran, Sales Manager, FATEK Group

Mr. Prasertsak Chengchawano, EGAT Deputy Governor for Strategy, revealed that EGAT is committed to maintaining the country's electrical energy security. Transitioning to clean energy along with promoting efficient use of electricity Take care of society, community and environment To reach the country's Carbon Neutrality goal by 2050 with the Triple S strategy: Sources Transformation Increase the proportion of renewable energy production and develop alternative technologies to support renewable energy. Sink Co-creation increases carbon absorption sources and Support Measures Mechanism promotes participation in reducing greenhouse gases in the public sector. Especially EGAT's electricity usage management or Demand Side Management (DSM), which has operated continuously since 1993 under the 3 A.S. strategy. Including equipment to develop energy efficiency criteria and attached the electricity saving label No. 5, a total of 22 building products, promoting measures to use energy in buildings. Choosing construction materials and electrical equipment efficiently within homes and buildings Covering residential homes, offices, educational institutions, department stores, hotels, hospitals, and habits, creating learning and instilling habits of economical energy use in youth under the Green Classroom Project of more than 1,300 locations, resulting in the past 30 years stimulating Reducing the amount of electricity used by more than 35 billion units or approximately 170 billion baht, and most recently EGAT. Preparing to launch the new No. 5 electricity saving label, which will be effective from 1 January 2024 onwards, and launching the No. 5 School Project for the first time at the DSM 30th Anniversary Expo, which will be held from 20 - 24 September. 2023 at Hall 9, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, to improve energy management of the public sector and reduce carbon dioxide emissions more concretely. Come join in on a tour of house number 5, a model that collects future energy innovations. Exhibition of 30 years of DSM achievements, works and innovations from schools in the Green Classroom Project

Within the event, there was also the activity "DSM 30 Years, 30 Golden Minutes" inviting Thai people to join in shopping for No. 5 products at a special price from more than 60 No. 5 product entrepreneurs. And when purchasing products for every 500 baht, there is still a chance to win prizes. Many prizes Promote the use of high-efficiency LED bulbs by simply exchanging old light bulbs for 100 new bulbs per day (only from 20-22 September 2023).

In addition, between 20-22 September 2023, the Building Construction Technology Expo 2023 (BCT Expo 2023) will be held to drive the use of architectural technology. Innovative green building construction materials Smart building management and LED Expo Thailand 2023 showcasing international electrical and lighting technology. To open up a virtual experience of LED technology and modern smart electrical systems” at Hall 7-8 IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, EGAT has joined in the Thailand Pavilion Powered by EGAT exhibition, which brings together LED & Smart Lighting technology. Under the concept of "Sustainable and Efficient Lighting Solutions" by experts in the smart electrical and lighting innovation industry. Including opening a forum for negotiations with business partners. To create trade opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs.

“EGAT invites Thai people to watch the event. and chose to use product number 5 at both the DSM 30th Anniversary Expo, BCT Expo 2023, and LED Expo Thailand 2023 to jointly promote and drive the use of high-efficiency equipment to develop a sustainable quality of life. environmentally friendly and help reduce carbon dioxide emissions Aiming towards the country's Carbon Neutrality goal in the future,” Mr. Prasertsak Said.

Source: Thai News Agency