Inadequate awareness campaign..

Back to the preceding posting on the half-day energy-conservation marathon on the 24th May.. It shows that we (Bruneians) use more energy during the marathon..

As referring to Brunei Times, the Energy Division at the Prime Minister's Office and the Electrical Department found out that Bruneians consumed approximately 5337MW of electricity during the 12-hour marathon.. That was an increase of about 107MW from readings that were taken for the same period of time on April 19..

This result was contradict to the Brunei Times polling on: Would you switch to energy-efficient electrical appliances for the half-day energy conservation marathon?

As per the polling:
Yes: 82%
No : 18%

So i bet, this polling is not a good indicator for the energy usage.. Otherwise, the usage during the marathon should have been decreased.. Or perhaps, the percentage of the voters is reflecting a very minor population of Brunei.. Total votes of no more than 200 votes, cant be used as an indicator..

This confirmed by the disclaimer that the web poll presented there is not scientific and as such poll results generated should not be taken as representative of the views of the public or internet users who have chosen to participate..

So for what reason actually this electrical usage been increased especially during the marathon?

I have no absolute answer for this question but i strongly believe that this was as a result of inadequate information given to the general public on the campaign itself.. Most of my friends told me that they were not aware of the existence of this marathon.. Lack of promotion? Maybe..

However, on the other hand if everyone is aware of the campaign then how in the world will we be able to know the real/exact electrical (energy) usage of the Bruneians?

So what am saying here is, the statistical data obtained from the marathon is not so significant but the main task here is to increase the general public awareness on the energy conservation..

I strongly believe that through an effective awareness campaign, then only the general public can but it into practice.. I know its hard to change the habits but we should start now..

Try to use the energy prudently!!