Use electricity sparingly - Minister

by Ananda KANNANGARA

Power and Energy Minister, Patali Champika Ranawaka told Pradeshiya Sabhas and Urban Councils countrywide to keep a close tab on street lights burning between 7.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m. considering the severe drought in catchment areas.

The Minister warned senior officials of Pradeshiya Sabhas and Urban Councils to be more cautious on this matter and take steps to educate the public towards the importance of saving energy.

Minister Ranawaka told the Sunday Observer that at this crucial moment where there is no indication of rains in the main catchment areas, it is the duty of everybody to look into this matter in a positive way and help the Government’s Energy Conservation Program,”. In addition, the Minister also appealed to domestic electricity consumers to pay more attention towards energy saving when using bulbs, refrigerators, television sets, fans, irons, water motors and other electric appliances.