Directive 10 sets a 2026 target to save at least 3% of national electricity consumption

VnEconomy published an article on 31 March 2026 about Directive No. 10/CT-TTg from the Prime Minister, highlighting two core solution groups: broad-based electricity saving and development of self-produced, self-consumed rooftop solar.

The content below is summarized from the cited source.

According to the article, the 2026 context includes complex international energy-market developments, volatile fuel prices and a risk of electricity supply-demand imbalance in 2026-2028, especially during hot months from April to July.

The article states that the 2026 national electricity-saving target is at least 3.0% of total electricity consumption. During peak hot months, the target rises to at least 10% of consumption. DSM and DR programmes are required to reduce at least 3,000 MW of load during peak hours when the system faces imbalance risk.

The article also states that EVN is assigned to reduce power losses below 6% across the system. For households, residents are encouraged to use energy-labelled equipment, install solar water heaters and participate in rooftop solar installation.

Source: VnEconomy.