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Tribune News Network
Doha
Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa), represented by Conservation and Energy Efficiency (CN) Department, recently received a delegation from Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority on a Gulf tour to exchange experience related to energy and water conservation and efficient utilisation of precious resources.
The department presented a lecture on Qatar's successful experiments through the National Program of Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed), especially in terms of application of Conservation Law No 20 of 2015 regarding electricity and water consumption.
The lecture included information on the successful awareness campaigns as well as laws on tariff, electrical devices, conserving building practices and renewable energy as part of Tarsheed projects and initiatives launched by Kahramaa in 2012 under the patronage of the Emir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani.
The delegation praised Kahramaa's efforts through Tarsheed and its role in disseminating the culture, techniques and regulations of electricity and water conservation in addition to encouraging renewable energy technology.
The visit was the concluding part of a Gulf Tour by the UAE delegation in the context of promoting relations and exchanging expertise among GCC countries in order to ensure providing best electricity and water services for customers by applying the latest technology and promoting the culture of conservation among all sectors of society.
The delegation visited Kahramaa Awareness Park, which is the first of its kind in the region to be opened this year.
The park aims to raise awareness about the importance of conserving electricity and water in order to achieve comprehensive sustainability in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
