SABA:--- On Saturday, March 23, at 8:30 PM, Commissioner of Energy Bruce Zagers turned off the lights of the government administration building in observance of WWF-Earth Hour. The lights were kept off for an hour to show solidarity with millions of other people, companies, and municipalities worldwide in acknowledging climate change and taking collective action to tackle it. “We at the Public Entity are happy to participate in Earth Hour. It’s a moment for reflection, action, and a shared vision for a brighter future for Saba, given the reality of climate change,” said Commissioner Zagers.
In preparation for the event, the civil servants who work in the government administration building turned off the lights in their respective offices on Friday at the end of the work day. They even took it a step further and powered down their workspaces for the weekend to make a more significant impact. This initiative came from the civil servants themselves.
Saba Electric Company also participated in WWF-Earth Hour by turning off the lights of its main office. They, too, took it a step further and turned off the street lights in the areas of Fort Gut and Hell’s Gate Guts. SEC coordinated with the PES’s public order and safety department to ensure public safety in these areas. The public was informed of the turning off of the street lights well in advance and reminded leading up to the event.
While the impact of Saba’s participation in Earth Hour on a global scale may be small, it’s a big show of solidarity in acknowledging climate change, taking accountability for our role in it on an individual level, and raising awareness on the responsible use of electricity. Humans require electricity for many things in our daily lives. Around the world, much of the electricity produced is done by burning fossil fuels, which contributes to climate change. Saba Electric Company has already made great strides in transitioning to cleaner energy production for the island with its two solar parks. It’s also important for us as individuals to be conscientious of our electricity use and use it responsibly.
For those in the community who also participated in WWF-Earth Hour, the Public Entity would like to thank you for joining this movement and doing your part for the environment.
