The opening ceremony was attended by Dang Hai Dung, deputy director of the Department of Innovation, Green Transformation and Industry Promotion; Cu Huy Quang, head of the department’s energy efficiency and green transformation division; Vo Nhu Quoc, rector of the Central Region Power College; associate professor Dr. Duong Trung Kien, CEO of VETS; lecturers and 28 trainees from EVN’s departments and subsidiaries in central Vietnam.

The course is the second of three training programs being held nationwide under the National Program on Energy Efficiency and Conservation for 2019-2030.

The program is aimed at implementing the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, the Prime Minister’s Directive No. 09/CT-TTg dated March 19, 2026, and other objectives of the national energy efficiency program.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dang Hai Dung stressed the growing importance of efficient energy use as demand for energy continues to increase.

Energy audits enable businesses to assess their current energy consumption, identify areas of inefficiency, quantify potential savings and develop practical, economically viable solutions, he said.

Dung said energy auditors need to be equipped with comprehensive technical knowledge, measurement and data analysis skills, system evaluation capabilities and the ability to develop solutions tailored to actual operating conditions.

“The training program is expected to help participants master the energy audit process, enhance their ability to assess energy-use systems and develop energy-saving solutions that are technically feasible, economically effective and applicable in practice,” Dung said.

Vo Nhu Quoc, rector of the Central Region Power College, said the school was honored to coordinate the program, which would help strengthen professional capacity among officials and engineers working in energy efficiency and conservation.

Given the characteristics of the power sector, efficient energy use is closely linked to operational optimization, improved performance and effective resource utilization. Providing staff and engineers with energy audit expertise will help them identify saving opportunities and recommend appropriate solutions, he said.

“The school will work closely with EVN, the Department of Innovation, Green Transformation and Industry Promotion and relevant organizations to ensure the best possible facilities, learning environment and practical training conditions, helping apply energy audit knowledge effectively in real-world operations,” Quoc said.

The training program focuses on strengthening knowledge of relevant regulations and providing participants with methods and skills for conducting energy audits. It also aims to help trainees identify energy-saving potential in power generation, transmission, distribution and consumption, while developing and evaluating technically viable and financially efficient solutions.

The course is being held in Danang city from August 10 to August 21, 2026, combining classroom learning, practical exercises, thematic discussions and factory visits to improve the application of knowledge and facilitate experience sharing among participants.

Upon completion, trainees will take an assessment test and submit final reports to evaluate their performance.

Through the program, EVN continues to build a workforce with professional expertise and practical skills in energy auditing, contributing to more efficient energy use and supporting the power sector’s green transition and sustainable development goals.