Qatar Reports Strong Gains on Water and Power Conservation Targets

Doha  -  Qatar says it is on track with national efforts to cut electricity and water use, crediting the Tarsheed conservation programme, smarter infrastructure, and shifts in how residents and businesses consume utilities.
On a recent episode of Kahramaa’s Wamda Podcast, Eng. Muhannad bin Nasser Al Yafei, acting head of the Awareness and Community Development Section at the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), said saving power and water is a national duty, not only a way to lower monthly bills.
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Tarsheed and Qatar National Vision 2030

Tarsheed (the National Programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency) was launched to embed sustainable habits nationwide and support Qatar National Vision 2030.
Early targets called for lowering per-capita electricity use by 25% and water use by 35% by 2022. Longer-term work through 2030 focuses on making responsible consumption part of everyday life across society.
Al Yafei said the programme has recorded clear results, backed by:
•    Long-running awareness campaigns
•    Modern electricity and water networks
•    Smart tools that help people track use
•    Wider access to efficient appliances and fixtures in the local market
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Why conservation matters in Qatar

Qatar depends heavily on desalination for drinking water and has invested large sums in power and water production and delivery. Al Yafei stressed that using less, wisely helps protect those systems for future generations—not shrink quality of life today.
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Reaching every community

Kahramaa runs an annual outreach plan aimed at:
•    Schools
•    Government bodies
•    Private companies
•    The general public
•    Expatriate workers

Messages go out on social media, through workshops at the Kahramaa Awareness Park, and via on-site visits to workplaces. Materials are offered in Arabic, English, Urdu, and Filipino to match Qatar’s diverse population.
The goal is not only to inform but to change behaviour. Smart alerts notify customers when electricity or water use jumps—helping households spot waste, unusual patterns, or hidden leaks.
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Conservation vs efficiency

Al Yafei drew a practical distinction:
•    Conservation — cutting out waste (what you do not need).
•    Energy efficiency — getting the same comfort with less electricity or water.
The aim, he said, is to remove waste, not sacrifice comfort.
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Tools and habits that make a difference

Technical steps Kahramaa has promoted include:
•    LED lighting (encouraged since 2015)
•    Water-saving taps and showerheads, which can cut water use by up to 50% without hurting performance
Air conditioning remains the largest summer draw: roughly 60–70% of electricity in many buildings when temperatures peak. Tips shared on the podcast:
•    Set AC to about 23–24°C
•    Clean filters regularly
•    Keep doors and windows closed
•    Use Auto mode where possible
•    Avoid running several high-power appliances at once during peak hours to ease strain on the grid
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What comes next

Al Yafei pointed to smart-home technology, efficient appliances, and ongoing public engagement as keys to the next phase of sustainability. Lower utility use, he said, supports the environmental, economic, social, and human pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030.
He closed by repeating that government, business, and every resident share responsibility for protecting water and electricity—and that awareness, innovation, and daily habits are how Qatar builds a more sustainable future.

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