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ERO EARTH HOUR ENERGY SAVING COMPETITION

 


ERO invites you to participate in the Earth Hour 2026 Energy-Saving Competition, an initiative designed to promote sustainability, reduce energy consumption, and create awareness among tenants, clients, guests, staff, and the surrounding community.

Event Details

Event: Earth Hour 2026

Date: Saturday, 28 March 2026

Time: 20:30 – 21:30 (local time)

Participants are encouraged to align their activities with the global Earth Hour movement. For inspiration, resources, and official guidance, please visit the Earth Hour website:

👉 https://www.earthhour.org/ 

Use the ideas provided to make your #MyHourForEarth impactful and meaningful.

🏆 Competition Prize

A R1 000 cash prize will be awarded to the winning property.

How the Winner Will Be Judged

The final score will be calculated out of 100%, weighted as follows:

1. Energy Reduction Performance – 75%

  • Energy savings will be measured using the property’s main electricity meters.
  • Electricity consumption from 20:30–21:30 on 28 March 2026 will be compared against normal usage benchmarks.
  • The higher the percentage of energy saved, the higher the score.

2. Awareness & Initiative Efforts – 25%

Points will be awarded for initiatives that promote Earth Hour and sustainability awareness among:

  • Tenants
  • Clients
  • Guests
  • Staff
  • The broader community

Examples include (but are not limited to):

  • Awareness campaigns

    • Earth Hour mentions in tenant or guest welcome letters
    • Banners or posters at reception
    • Notices on boards or digital screens

  • Engagement activities

    • Marshmallow braai
    • Candlelight dinner
    • Stargazing activities

  • Visible sustainability initiatives

    • “Switch off the screens – talk to your family” activities
    • Balloons or displays representing CO₂ savings

All social media posts must include the official hashtag:

#MyHourForEarth

Submission Requirements (25% Component)

To qualify for the Awareness & Initiative score, proof must be submitted via email.

Submission Details

📧 Email: admin@eroafrica.co.za

⏰ Deadline: Immediately after Earth Hour (recommended within 48 hours)

Please include:

  • Images or videos clearly showing your initiative(s)

  • A short paragraph explaining:

    • What was done
    • Who was involved
    • How it promoted Earth Hour or sustainability awareness

Social Media Participation (Required)

To qualify for the competition, participants must:

  • Like and follow the official ERO Facebook page
  • Post about their Earth Hour participation on Facebook
  • Tag ERO in the post

Your post must clearly showcase:

  • Participation in Earth Hour 2026
  • Participation in the ERO Earth Hour Competition
  • Use of #MyHourForEarth

Winner Announcement

🏆 The winner will be selected based on the combined weighted score (energy savings and awareness initiatives).

📢 The winner will be announced on 15 April 2026.

We look forward to your participation and to making a meaningful impact together for a more sustainable future.