Electricity consumption in the Northern region peaks as it enters the peak summer season of 2025.
Electricity consumption increased dramatically
In the first days of June 2025, the Northern region continuously recorded record high electricity consumption. According to the Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC), at 13:15 on June 2, electricity consumption in 27 northern provinces and cities (except Hanoi ) peaked at 17,400 MW, the highest electricity consumption ever recorded.
However, just a few hours later, at 9:50 p.m., the power consumption capacity in the Northern region continued to set a record of 17,900 MW - exceeding the peak set on the same day by 500 MW. This consumption level is 3.47% higher than the peak in 2024 (17,300 MW, recorded on August 10, 2024).
In Thanh Hoa , commercial electricity output in June reached 866.179 million kWh, up 15.1%. At 10:30 p.m. on June 2, Thanh Hoa also recorded a record high electricity consumption of 1,597.5 MW.
The reason for the spike in electricity load is the intense hot weather that lasts all day, plus the demand for cooling equipment increases sharply in the evening - the peak time for households.
Why is the electricity bill so high?
Prolonged hot weather and high temperatures make people tend to use air conditioners and cooling devices more frequently and for longer periods of time during the day. Especially during peak hours, many families use many high-capacity electrical appliances such as induction cookers, washing machines, water heaters, etc. at the same time, causing great pressure on the electrical system. The amount of electricity consumed by households also increases because of that.
According to the Decision of the Ministry of Industry and Trade , electricity prices in Vietnam have been adjusted up by 4.8% from May 10, 2025. This price increase is implemented according to the mechanism of adjusting the average retail electricity price, when input costs increase by 2% or more, as prescribed in Decree 72/2025/ND-CP of the Government.
The sharp increase in electricity consumption; the average retail electricity price increased from May 10, 2025 is the main reason for the sharp increase in electricity bills last June.
Thanh Hoa Electricity Company recommends customers to use electricity economically and efficiently.
In the face of prolonged hot weather during peak months in the North, accompanying electricity customers, Thanh Hoa Electricity Company recommends people to use electricity economically and effectively to limit high bills and reduce pressure on the power grid.
Specifically, people should turn off unnecessary electrical equipment, avoid using high-power equipment during peak hours (from 10am to 2pm and 7pm to 11pm), and not use many devices at the same time to avoid overload.
People should prioritize energy-saving devices with high-efficiency energy labels, switch to LED light bulbs, use inverter air conditioners, and set the air conditioner temperature from 26 to 28 degrees Celsius...
Proactively controlling electricity consumption, minimizing the situation of “escalating” bills, and reducing living expenses is not only the “solution” for customers but also contributes to Thanh Hoa Electricity Company in ensuring national energy security, towards sustainable development.
Nguyen Luong
Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/nang-nong-gay-gat-nguoi-dan-chu-dong-su-dung-dien-tiet-kiem-tranh-hoa-don-tien-dien-tang-cao-253941.htm
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