Launch of the 2026 Energy Efficiency Award
On June 29, 2026, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Industry and Trade cooperated with the Vietnam Energy Conservation and Efficiency Association (VECEA) to organize the launch ceremony for the 2026 Energy Efficiency Award. This important event aims to honor collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in energy saving and efficiency in Vietnam.
Background and Significance
In the context of climate change and the increasing demand for sustainable development, energy saving and efficiency has become an urgent requirement for all countries. Vietnam, with its rapid pace of industrialization and modernization, is facing many challenges in ensuring energy security while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The 2026 Energy Efficiency Award is organized to promote activities for energy saving and efficiency, contributing to the implementation of national commitments on emission reduction and green energy transition.
Detailed Information about the Award
The 2026 Energy Efficiency Award is organized annually, starting from 2008. To date, the award has become one of the most prestigious events in the energy sector in Vietnam.
In 2026, the award continues to be launched with the following categories:
- Individual Category: Honors individuals with outstanding contributions in research, application, and scaling up of energy saving and efficiency solutions.
- Collective Category: Recognizes enterprises, agencies, and units with outstanding achievements in implementing energy management programs and applying energy-saving technologies.
- Project Category: Commends investment projects in energy-saving and efficient technologies with clear economic and social impact.
- Communication Category: Recognizes communication activities to raise awareness about energy saving and efficiency.
Rules and Application Process
According to the organizing committee, the rules for the 2026 award have been announced with several new points:
- Application period: From July 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026
- Application files include: Application form, summary report of implementation results, evidence of energy efficiency, and supporting images.
- Applications can be submitted online through the VECEA portal or sent to the organizing committee's address.
The selection process consists of 3 rounds:
- Preliminary round: The preliminary committee will review and select eligible candidates for the next round.
- Semi-final round: The semi-final committee will evaluate the applications in detail.
- Final round: The final committee will select the winners and announce the results.
Speeches at the Launch Ceremony
At the launch ceremony, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade emphasized: "Vietnam commits to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. To achieve this goal, energy saving and efficiency plays a crucial role. The 2026 Energy Efficiency Award is not only an honor but also a motivation to promote energy saving and efficiency activities nationwide."
Mr. Nguyen Van Dam, Chairman of VECEA, stated: "2026 marks the 18th year of organizing the award. We hope the award will attract more enterprises, organizations, and individuals to participate, especially small and medium enterprises and localities. This is an opportunity to share experiences, learn, and scale up effective models."
Previous Years' Results
Over the past 17 years, the Energy Efficiency Award has honored more than 500 collectives, individuals, and projects with outstanding achievements. In 2025, the award attracted 187 applications from 42 provinces and cities nationwide.
The winning projects in 2025 include:
| Category | Project/Entity Name | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprises | Energy-saving technology in cement production | Vietnam Cement Corporation |
| Energy management system in textile factory | Thanh Cong Textile Company | |
| Improving energy efficiency in lighting systems | Vietnam Electricity Group | |
| Agencies and Units | Energy management program in administrative agencies | Hanoi People's Committee |
| Projects | Rooftop solar power installation | Sun Group |
Expectations for 2026
2026 is expected to bring many innovations to the award. The organizing committee plans to enhance the application of digital technology in the application and evaluation process, while also organizing specialized seminars on energy saving and efficiency.
In addition, the award will expand its scope, with special attention to renewable energy projects and youth initiatives in the energy sector.
Conclusion
The 2026 Energy Efficiency Award is not only an event to honor outstanding achievements but also a motivation to promote energy saving and efficiency in Vietnam. This event affirms Vietnam's commitment to achieving sustainable development goals and transitioning to green energy.
Interested organizations and individuals can find more information about the award on the VECEA website or by directly contacting the organizing committee.
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