Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA), represented by the Conservation and Energy Efficiency Department (Tarsheed), organized an awareness workshop for facilities management in the State of Qatar, entitled “Awareness Seminar on Building Code for Rationalizing Electricity and Water Consumption and Implementing Best Practices for Energy Conservation,” on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the Kahramaa Awareness Park building.
This workshop targeted technicians involved in building energy management, where mechanisms for enhancing energy and water efficiency in buildings were reviewed with the aim of raising awareness about the concept of following rational methods and applying sound practices to rationalize electricity and water by adopting strategies for environmental conservation and energy efficiency for a sustainable future and a better life in the State of Qatar. Valuable ideas were also exchanged and discussions were held with the attending technicians on effective management of energy consumption to reduce energy and water waste, which contributes to urging participants to follow these practices that contribute to reducing consumption bills to save money and reduce the carbon footprint.
This initiative comes within the framework of the National Program “Tarsheed”’s efforts to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030 and raise awareness of the efficient use of energy from electricity, water and renewable energy, to contribute to reducing the rate of consumption, preserving the country’s resources and reducing harmful carbon emissions.
It is worth noting that the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) has launched many initiatives and programs in the fields of awareness, education, social responsibility and the application of the sustainability system in the field of rationalization, with the aim of promoting values, raising continuous awareness and conveying the culture of rationalizing consumption to all segments of society to contribute positively and effectively to protecting the environment for a sustainable future and a better life in the State of Qatar.
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) has the exclusive franchise as the sole owner and operator of the electricity and water transmission and distribution network in the State of Qatar. KAHRAMAA was established in 2000 under Emiri Law No. 10, to regulate the sale of electricity and water to consumers and secure the country’s need for them on a permanent basis.
