'Other regions have yet to enjoy electricity'<\/p>\n
State power company PLN is asking residents of Java and Bali to
\nconserve energy from May 23 to June 6 as it struggles to complete
\nconstruction work on several power plants. The Jakarta Post asked
\nresidents for their thoughts on this energy-saving campaign.<\/p>\n
Singgih, 22, is a student at Paramadina University in South
\nJakarta. He lives with his parents in Ciledug, South Jakarta.<\/p>\n
I am majoring in IT so I spend most of my time in front of the
\ncomputer. I think that electricity is a crucial part of our lives
\nthese days. Even though I am sure I could live without it, I am
\nalso sure I would not be able to get anything done without it.<\/p>\n
I do not really worry about saving energy like I know I
\nshould. I am comfortable in the dark though, even if I tend to
\nspend a lot of my time in front of the computer.<\/p>\n
I usually try to go out every chance I get because when I am
\nhome I use up a lot of energy. I also only use neon lightbulbs
\nand try to use the jet pump as little as possible.<\/p>\n
I realize the importance of electricity and try my best not to
\ntake it for granted.<\/p>\n
Lagaligo, 22, is a student at Padjadjaran University in
\nBandung, West Java. He lives with his brother in Bandung.<\/p>\n
I think there are a lot of advantages to be had by conserving
\nenergy. Electricity is becoming more expensive. I am still in
\nuniversity, so by cutting back I can use the extra money to cover
\nother needs.<\/p>\n
I know there are a lot of people who can afford to use as much
\nelectricity as they want, but we should not forget that there are
\nstill regions in the country where people have yet to enjoy the
\nluxury of electricity. We should be grateful.<\/p>\n
I sometimes forget to turn things off, so I use timers on
\nthings that can turn themselves off. Another thing that somebody
\ntold me is to not just turn off the television, but to unplug it
\nas well.<\/p>\n
You should also check your electricity meter. You never know
\nwhat could happen these days. The state power company should also
\nimprove its services. Why are there still blackouts that occur
\nwithout explanation?<\/p>\n
--The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/other-regions-have-yet-to-enjoy-electricity-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }