Light went out all over the world last evening. Multiple countries, including Moldova, celebrated Earth Hour. Authorities, economic agents and simple citizens were urged to turn off their lights for 60 minutes, between 20:30 - 21:30. The action is meant to rise awareness regarding energy resources.

"Each year we calculated that during Earth Hour, people save around 250 - 300 thousand kilowatt/hour" representative of Gas Natural Fenosa, Vasile Gribincea said.

Scouts of Moldova have celebrates this event with songs and lit candles.

"We always would go outside during this hour, because March is usually without snow. We celebrate this hour with songs" vice president of Scout Association from Moldova, Vasile Godoroja said.

People greet this initiative.

"I always try to turn off the lights as much as possible, we want to be fair with the planet."

"Of course this is good, a noble act, because we use much energy today, it is good for save up."

"People forget to turn off the lights when they no longer need them. At least once a year, if we think how much energy we use and the damage it causes the earth, it would be great."

Earth Hour is an international event that takes place on the last Sunday of March. During this time, people have to turn off all lights for 60 minutes. Therefore, if all costumers of Gas Natural Fenosa would stop using electricity for an hour, it would save around 900 000 kilowatts. It would protect the earth from another 500 tonnes of harmful gases. Earth Hour took place for the first time in Sydney, Australia, on March 21 2007.