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November 9, 2024 | 07:46 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Jakarta Provincial Government will simultaneously turn off the lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Asep Kuswanto, head of the Jakarta Provincial Environment Agency, said the blackout in Jakarta is being conducted to raise public awareness about the importance of energy saving and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
"Through this action, we hope that the public can be more aware of the importance of energy saving and reduction of GHG emissions," Asep said in a written statement on Saturday, November 9, 2024.
Asep explained that the activity is in line with the Jakarta Governor's Instruction Number 14 of 2021, which mandates blackouts four times a year to raise awareness of energy saving and carbon emission reduction. This blackout is also part of the activities of the Love Flowers and National Fauna Year 2024.
Through this action, Asep hopes to reduce electricity consumption and carbon emissions, resulting in a positive impact on the environment. "By taking these simple actions, we can help preserve the environment and reduce the impact of climate change," said Asep.
The blackout locations include three clusters: local government buildings, Jakarta city symbols, and main roads and arteries. Asep revealed that several private buildings, commercial buildings, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, and apartments have committed to participate in the blackout.
Below are the blackout locations per the Jakarta Governor's Instruction No. 14 of 2021.
1. Jakarta Provincial Government Office Buildings
Hospitals, community health centers, clinics, and other essential public service facilities are exempt from the blackout.
2. Jakarta City Symbols
Including the Jakarta City Hall Building; the National Monument and its fountains; the Arjuna Wiwaha Statue and its fountain; the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout and its fountain; the Youth Statue and its fountain; the Heroes Statue; and the General Sudirman Statue.
3. Main Roads and Arterial Roads
It includes roads in the five administrative regions of the city, with details:
Central Jakarta: Jalan Sudirman (from Dukuh Atas to Sampoerna Strategic Building), and Jalan MH. Thamrin; around Jalan Medan Merdeka (except Medan Merdeka Utara in front of the Presidential Palace), Jl. Gerbang Pemuda, Jl. Asia Afrika, City Hall courtyard, and Central Jakarta Mayor's Office.
North Jakarta: Jl. Yos Sudarso, North Jakarta Mayor's Office complex, and Perintis Kemerdekaan.
East Jakarta: Jalan Dr. Sumarno, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan, and East Jakarta Mayor's Office complex.
West Jakarta: Jl. Daan Mogot and Jl. Kembangan Raya Street (in front of West Jakarta Mayor's Office), and West Jakarta Mayor's Office complex.
South Jakarta: Jl. Prapanca Raya; Youth Statue-Jl. Asia Afrika; Jl. Sudirman (Sampoerna Strategic Building-Youth Statue); and Jl. Rasuna Said.
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