How is Local Electricity Power Reduction Implemented?

How is electricity load reduction implemented in local areas? (Illustrative image)

According to Article 16 of Circular 34/2011/TT-BCT, the planning and implementation of electricity load reduction at local levels is regulated as follows:

1. In cases where the national power system lacks capacity, before 9:00 AM on Friday of week W, based on the power allocation plan approved by Vietnam Electricity (EVN), the Northern, Central, and Southern Power Corporations are responsible for completing the power allocation for week W+2 and updating and adjusting the power allocation for week W+1 for provincial power companies under their jurisdiction according to the method specified in Article 8 of this Circular. They must also report to Vietnam Electricity for monitoring and supervision.

2. Before 4:00 PM on Friday of week W, Hanoi Power Corporation, Ho Chi Minh City Power Corporation, and provincial power companies are responsible for completing the local electricity load reduction plan for week W+2 and updating and adjusting the load reduction plan for week W+1 according to the principles specified in Article 9 of this Circular. They must report to the local Department of Industry and Trade for monitoring and supervision.

3. The procedures and processes for electricity load reduction are implemented according to Decision No. 39/2005/QD-BCN and Circular No. 09/2010/TT-BCT.

4. In cases where the actual operating capacity of the power corporations and provincial power companies exceeds the allocated capacity according to the plan, the National Load Dispatch Center and regional load dispatch units are authorized to implement emergency load shedding measures to ensure the security of the power system.

More details can be found in Circular 34/2011/TT-BCT, effective from October 24, 2011.

Thuy Tram

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