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        "id": 1644184,
        "msgid": "riau-provincial-government-ac-on-only-when-hot-official-vehicles-not-operational-on-weekends-1774875140",
        "date": "2026-03-30 18:40:00",
        "title": "Riau Provincial Government: AC On Only When Hot, Official Vehicles Not Operational on Weekends",
        "author": "Irvan Sihombing",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "The Riau Provincial Government has introduced strict energy-saving measures in response to the global energy crisis triggered by geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, including implementing Work From Anywhere (WFA) for civil servants every Friday and restricting electricity and official vehicle use. Acting Governor SF Hariyanto emphasised turning off lights and air conditioners unless necessary, limiting AC use to afternoons, and keeping official vehicles idle over weekends to reduce consumption and set an example for the public. These policies aim to build public trust by demonstrating governmental commitment to energy conservation.",
        "content": "<p>The Provincial Government (Pemprov) of Riau has begun implementing\nstrict energy-saving measures in response to the global energy crisis.\nThis policy is carried out through Work From Anywhere (WFA) every\nFriday, as well as restrictions on electricity and official vehicle use,\nto curb energy consumption while serving as an example to the\ncommunity.<\/p>\n<p>Acting Governor of Riau, SF Hariyanto, stressed that the current\nglobal energy crisis is triggered by the escalation of geopolitical\nconflicts in the Middle East. One of the key measures emphasised is the\nimplementation of WFA for civil servants (ASN) within the Riau\nProvincial Government every Friday. This policy is expected to reduce\nelectricity consumption in government office environments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn line with the government\u2019s policy to tighten electricity and fuel\nuse on Fridays, we are implementing WFA. Turn off all lights at night\nexcept in the outer courtyard, and switch off the AC. I will ask the\nSecretary and Satpol PP to check,\u201d said SF Hariyanto on Monday\n(30\/3).<\/p>\n<p>He also instructed periodic evaluations of electricity usage to\nensure the effectiveness of the implemented energy-saving policy. In\naddition, savings are applied during weekdays. The use of room air\nconditioners is advised to be limited, especially in the morning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLikewise, from Monday to Thursday, in the morning, it\u2019s best not to\nturn on the AC. Only turn it on when it\u2019s hot or in the afternoon to\nsave energy,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>In the transportation sector, the use of official vehicles is also a\nfocus. Official vehicles are advised not to be used during weekends.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe use electric vehicles. For official vehicles from Friday to\nSunday, it\u2019s best to keep them at home or on standby,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>According to SF Hariyanto, this step is important to maintain public\ntrust. The government must set an example in energy-saving efforts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe protect the public\u2019s feelings; energy saving starts with us,\u201d he\nconcluded.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/riau-provincial-government-ac-on-only-when-hot-official-vehicles-not-operational-on-weekends-1774875140",
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