The Sheraton Hotel won a First Energy Efficient Building Prize in 2009, which recognizes the hotel that was rebuilt to be energy efficient, green and environmentally friendly. The Sheraton Hotel was one of three buildings in Hanoi that took part in the contest and won a prize. Sheraton Hanoi has also led in applying the ISO 14.001 international environmental protection system.

Under the direction of Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai at Announcement number 343/TB-VPCP dated December 4th 2009 on building an energy saving advocacy program to every province, bringing the program to every ward, commune, block, making energy efficiency an emulation target, a standard in the cultural family evaluation, the Hanoi People’s Committee, in coordination with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, organized the pilot campaign for the 2010 Energy Saving and Efficiency for Households in Hanoi, with the theme “Energy efficiency in every household is saving for you and for future generations”.

During the recent heat wave, electricity consumption has increased sharply: on 19th June, 37 million KWh was used, on 20th June, almost 40 million kWh, increasing by nearly 40% over the same period in 2009. According to EVN Hanoi, the sudden growth mainly gathered in daily life consumption. Meanwhile, in other provinces electricity consumption were deeply reduced - 30% over the same period in 2009 because every week, these provinces have electricity outage in 2-3 days.

Fourteen years ago, the Hanoi Towers at 49 Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi had Air Handling Units (AHUs) installed for the 13-storey tower consisting of office and shopping space, and Inverter Multi Systems installed for the 25-storey apartment tower. At that time, AHUs and Inverter Multi Systems were modern technologies.

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Office, the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Center will join hands with the Hanoi Women’s Union to host diverse training courses on energy efficiency and conservation for families living in the city’s 10 inner districts from June 23 to July 27, 2010, said the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade’s leadership in a press meeting on June 16, 2010.

EVN Hanoi has discussed energy saving with its prime customers consuming more than 3 million kwh per year or having capacity of greater than 500kW. Thang Long, Quang Minh and Noi Bai industrial zones agree to EVN Hanoi not to exceed the amounts of consumption stated on electricity supply contracts, avoid overloads and cut from 5 to 10% of its energy consumption demand, equivalent to about 3302.43 to 6603.86 MWh.

The project developer, the Dong Xuan Joint Stock Company, is responsible for carrying the project pursuant to regulations enacted by the Hanoi People's Committee. The tramcars must strictly adhere to existing state laws on road transport. The project review meeting will be held periodically every six months to draw valuable experiences for further implementation.

In the framework of the second International Exhibition on Energy Efficiency and Environment (Entech Hanoi 2010), the Hanoi Industry and Trade Department and the Hanoi Energy Conservation Center recently organized a seminar to discuss solutions for energy efficiency in buildings.

A meeting was held in Hanoi Monday for Vietnamese enterprises and firms from Maryland State, US, to seek trade partnership. The meeting, hosted by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, offered an opportunity for local firms to learn about the US technologies and latest applications in the environmental area.

Nằm trong khuôn khổ Hội chợ triển lãm ENTECH HANOI 2010, ngày 29/5 tại TT triển lãm Giảng Võ, cuộc thi “Sinh viên tìm hiểu về tiết kiệm năng lượng” đã diễn ra sôi động, hào hứng với sự tham gia của hàng trăm sinh viên đến từ 2 trường: ĐH Bách Khoa Hà Nội và ĐH Điện lực. Qua 4 vòng thi, chung cuộc đội chơi Hành trình xanh của ĐH Điện lực đoạt giải nhất với phần thưởng trị giá 5 triệu đồng.

Sáng 27 tháng 5 năm 2010, tại trung tâm Hội chợ triển lãm quốc gia Hà Nội đã khai mạc Hội chợ triển lãm quốc tế năng lượng hiệu quả, môi trường lần thứ 2 - ENTECH HANOI 2010. Triển lãm có quy mô hơn 200 gian hàng trên diện tích trưng bầy 15.000m2 với sự tham gia của 150 doanh nghiệp trong lĩnh vực năng lượng và môi trường. Các Doanh nghiệp nước ngoài đến từ Hàn Quốc, Tây Ban Nha, Trung Quốc. Triển lãm sẽ kéo dài tới hết ngày 30/5/2010.

Leaders of the two companies were very pleased as experts of the Energy Efficiency Center of Hanoi and Ninh Binh Department of Industry and Trade’s Energy Management Office have helped them discover the energy saving potential. Thereby, the two companies will gradually apply the proposed solutions to redress the wasted energy.

The Second International Exhibition of Energy Efficiency and Environment Hanoi (ENTECH Hanoi 2010), a large exhibition of this kind for the north will be held from May 27-30 at the Giang Vo Exhibition Center in Hanoi.

ENTECH HANOI 2010 từ 27-30/5/2010 tại Hà Nội với chủ đề “Hiệu quả Năng lượng – môi trường, hiệu quả kinh doanh, phát triển bền vững”. Đây là cơ hội để cộng đồng doanh nghiệp Hà Nội, doanh nghiệp trong và ngoài nước quảng bá các trang thiết bị và công nghệ tiết kiệm năng lượng; công nghệ sản xuất sạch hơn và công nghệ môi trường.

In Hanoi alone, the survey results in 10 big businesses active in major economic sectors such as textile-garment, leather and footwear, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics etc. showed that these businesses could save 3.2 million kWh, or VND40 billion, each year if they took energy efficient measures.

the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade headquarters, the department director Luu Tien Long, said the movement would become effective in 10 inner districts. 100,000 families will get involved and compete for the awards ‘Energy efficient families’ and ‘Exemplary energy efficient families’. The organizers expect the movement to be warmly welcomed by the community. Accordingly, the city leaders hope at least 300,000 Hanoi families will receive recognition by 2010.

Mr. Luu Tien Long also presented five public sector energy conservation projects: installing a public lighting system on Hanoi’s streets; building a rural lighting system in Hanoi’s Soc Son, Dong Anh and Tu Liem districts; replacing the lighting system at State offices; building a biogas power generation plant that uses waste from slaughter-houses, and building a biogas power generation plant using waste that is derived from fuels in Ba Vi district. Investment in these five projects is estimated to total nearly VND500 billion

More than 1,000 members from the women’s associations in 10 inner districts in Hanoi partook in a ceremony at Quan Ngua Stadium on March 30 to celebrate the movement, ‘Promoting energy efficiency and conservation among Hanoi families in 2010’. The Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Le Danh Vinh, leaders from the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade and Hanoi People’s Committee, and representatives from the Hanoi Women’s Union attended the ceremony.

Hôm qua (21/6), Triển lãm Tiết kiệm quốc tế năng lượng hiệu quả môi trường Hà Nội Entech Hanoi 2009 đã kết thúc tốt đẹp. Qua 4 ngày diễn ra triển lãm, điều có thể nhận ra rõ nhất là mối quan tâm của toàn xã hội đối với vấn đề tiết kiệm năng lượng, một hoạt động rất có ý nghĩa đối với công tác bảo vệ nguồn tài nguyên, phát huy hiệu suất năng lượng.

Hội chợ triển lãm quốc tế “Năng lượng hiệu quả - môi trường Hà Nội 2009” (gọi tắt là ENTECH HaNoi 2009) với chủ đề “Hiệu quả Năng lượng – môi trường, hiệu quả kinh doanh, phát triển bền vững” sẽ diễn ra từ ngày 18-21/6/2009 tại Trung tâm triển lãm Giảng Võ Hà Nội với sự tham dự của nhiều doanh nghiệp trong và ngoài nước hoạt động trong lĩnh vực năng lượng và môi trường. Để tìm hiểu thêm về sự kiện này, chúng tôi có cuộc trao đổi với ông Đào Hồng Thái – Giám đốc trung tâm Tiết kiệm năng lượng Hà Nội.