Delhi Discoms Urge Citizens to Join Earth Hour 2026, Promote Sustainable Living
BSES and WWF-India call on Delhi residents to switch off lights during Earth Hour 2026, reinforcing collective action for energy conservation and climate awareness
New Delhi | Power distribution companies in the national capital have called upon residents to actively participate in Earth Hour on Saturday by switching off non-essential electrical appliances between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm.
The initiative is being led by BSES discoms — BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) — in collaboration with WWF-India. This year’s theme, “Give an Hour for Earth,” encourages individuals to dedicate one hour to the planet and adopt practices that support long-term environmental sustainability.
In an official statement, BSES highlighted that as a proud partner of WWF-India, it has appealed to its nearly 54 lakh consumers and around 2.25 crore residents across South, West, East, and Central Delhi to join the global movement.
The response in previous years has been encouraging. During last year’s Earth Hour, Delhi recorded power savings of approximately 269 MW, reflecting growing awareness and participation among citizens.
This year too, homes, markets, offices, and public spaces across the city are expected to unite in a symbolic switch-off, reinforcing a shared commitment toward environmental conservation and energy efficiency.
Marking two decades since its inception, Earth Hour has evolved from a symbolic lights-off event in Sydney in 2007 into a global climate movement spanning over 190 countries.
As part of the campaign, BSES has also announced plans to switch off non-essential lighting in more than 400 of its offices, covering nearly 900 square kilometres during the designated hour.
The initiative underscores the importance of collective action in addressing climate change and encourages citizens to take small but impactful steps toward a greener future.