Abu Dhabi: The strain on the capital’s water and power networks heightens as the demand for water increases during the summer, the Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) said on Sunday.
The strain also affects individuals’ water and electricity bills, ADDC said.
The Regulation and Supervision Bureau that regulates the water and electricity sector in Abu Dhabi is running a summer campaign in conjunction with the ADDC and the Al Ain Distribution Company (AADC) to inform and encourage consumers to make simple changes to how they use water and electricity.
The message from the Bureau is clear, says Deputy Director-General Rashid Al Rashdi: “Simple actions can have big impacts. What we do to save energy, saves water. And what we do to save water, saves energy. And by saving water and energy, we contribute to Abu Dhabi’s sustainability vision, for us and for future generations.”
The Bureau’s Waterwise and Powerwise offices have undertaken extensive research and have run numerous trials to understand key drivers in consumption habits specific to this region and, most importantly, to the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Their work helps inform strategy and guide policies to create effective solutions to the issues arising from an increased demand on supplies. Water and electricity consumption is intrinsically linked.
“We believe that by being more aware of the way we use our resources, we can realise reductions of as much as 15 per cent in water and power usage,” said Abdullah Ali Al Sheryani, Director of Customer Service at AADC.
Saeed Mohammad Saeed Al Suwaidi, acting Managing Director at ADDC, said: “By being conservation-minded this summer, we can help keep the electric grid stable and reliable during heat waves, when demand for electricity is at its highest.”
