Overview
- Marked each October 21 since its 2012 launch by the World Energy Forum in Dubai, the day promotes responsible energy use to curb climate change.
- Coverage emphasizes household and business steps such as switching to LEDs, unplugging devices to cut phantom load, using sensors and natural light, adopting programmable thermostats, choosing efficient appliances, and considering solar water heating and cross ventilation.
- In Mexico, the Energy Transition Law sets clean-power milestones of 25% by 2018, 30% by 2021, and 35% by 2024 along with an annual 2.2%–2.5% reduction in energy intensity.
- Programs like Eco Crédito Empresarial and the Sello FIDE encourage upgrades through audits, training and financing, complementing international commitments including the Paris Agreement and access-to-energy goals for 2030.
- Hidalgo’s efforts include certifications for companies, municipal technical manuals that incorporate solar use and water savings, and installation of photovoltaic systems on public and private sites, paired with public-awareness campaigns and training.