The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta (Pemprov DKI) is set to implement a series of simultaneous, participatory light outages across the city. This initiative aims to promote energy conservation and reduce carbon emissions, serving as a direct implementation of Governor’s Instruction (Ingub) Number 14 of 2021.
Scheduled Outages for 2026
The light outages are scheduled to seize place three times throughout 2026, each lasting for one hour from 20:30 to 21:30 WIB. The first event is slated for Saturday, April 25, 2026, to commemorate Earth Day.
Further actions are planned for June 13, 2026, in observance of World Environment Day, and September 26, 2026, for World Ozone Day. These events are designed to be participatory, involving various building managers and facility supervisors.
Environmental Goals and Significance
Dudi Gardesi Sadikin, Head of the DKI Jakarta Environmental Agency (DLH), stated that the activity is intended to encourage energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program also seeks to increase public awareness and participation in preventing and controlling environmental pollution.
By involving both government and private sectors, the city aims to turn a symbolic gesture into a tangible effort to lower the capital’s carbon footprint.
Affected Locations and Infrastructure
The outages will cover a wide range of strategic points, including all Pemprov DKI government buildings, with the exception of clinics, health centers (puskesmas), and hospitals.
Major protocol and arterial roads across five administrative cities will be included:
- Central Jakarta: Jl. MH. Thamrin, Jl. Sudirman (Dukuh Atas to Sampoerna Strategic), Medan Merdeka area (North, in front of the Presidential Palace), Jl. Gerbang Pemuda-Jl. Asia Afrika, the Balai Kota courtyard, and the Central Jakarta Mayor’s Office.
- North Jakarta: Jl. Yos Sudarso, Perintis Kemerdekaan, and the North Jakarta Mayor’s Office complex.
- East Jakarta: Jl. Dr. Sumarno, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan, and the East Jakarta Mayor’s Office complex.
- West Jakarta: Jl. Daan Mogot, Jl. Kembangan Raya (in front of the West Jakarta Mayor’s Office), and the West Jakarta Mayor’s Office complex.
- South Jakarta: Jl. Rasuna Said, Jl. Prapanca Raya, Jl. Gerbang Pemuda-Jl. Asia Afrika, and Jl. Sudirman (Sampoerna Strategic to Patung Pemuda).
Iconic city symbols will also participate, including the Balai Kota building, the National Monument (Monas) and its fountains, the Arjuna Wiwaha statue and fountains, the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout and fountains, the Patung Pemuda and fountains, Patung Pahlawan, and the Patung Jenderal Sudirman.
various private entities, including commercial buildings, shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, and apartments, are expected to join the initiative.
Looking Ahead
If these participatory efforts are successful, the government may see an increase in long-term public commitment to energy saving. This could potentially lead to a broader shift in how the private sector manages energy consumption in the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
When exactly will the light outages occur?
The outages will happen from 20:30 to 21:30 WIB on three dates in 2026: April 25 (Earth Day), June 13 (World Environment Day), and September 26 (World Ozone Day).
Which government buildings are exempt from the outage?
Hospitals, puskesmas (community health centers), and clinics are excluded from the light outage requirements.
Who is responsible for executing the light outages?
The execution is conducted participatorily by the managers or persons in charge of the respective buildings, facilities, and lighting systems.
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