Power bill cut for 2.4 million customers in Hanoi amid COVID-19
The Hanoi Power Corporation under the Vietnam Electricity group (EVN Hanoi) has reduced power prices by more than 249.7 billion VND (10.96 million USD) in daily activities for 2.4 million consumers to ease difficulties caused by COVID-19.
Workers of EVN Hanoi examine an electric generator in the city (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –The Hanoi Power Corporation under th༒e Vietnam Electricity group (EVN Hanoi) hasreduced power prices by more than 249.7 billion VND (10.96 million USD) indaily activities for 2.4 million consumer꧑s to ease difficulties caused byCOVID-19.
The firm also cut thecosts for 163 accommodation establishments hit by the pandemic, along withmedical facilities serving COVID-19 prevention and control efforts. The policies on electricitybill reduction have been publicised at points of payment and websites of the company,said EVN Hanoi Deputy General Director Le Anh Duong. The corporation also workswith relevant agencies in verifying information of the beneficiaries, he added. Customers are urged tomake use of online payment service in an effort to curb the spread ofCOVID-19./.
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Workers of EVN Hanoi examine an electric generator in the city (Source: VNA) 
