Saturday, March 26, 2022 – 11:59 PM
DUBAI, 26th March / WAM / The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority recorded a decrease in electricity consumption in the Emirate of Dubai of 329 megawatts during “Earth Hour 2022”, which is equivalent to reducing the emission of 132 tons of carbon dioxide, and this decrease in electricity consumption is 13% more than the decrease in The authority recorded it during Earth Hour 2021, which amounted to 291 megawatts. This year’s decline is the largest since Earth Hour was first celebrated in Dubai in 2008.
Dubai residents joined millions around the world in expressing their solidarity with efforts to reduce climate change by turning off lights and unnecessary electrical appliances during the “Earth Hour”, which the world celebrated today under the slogan “Let’s Draw Our Future.” Dubai’s most prominent landmarks and government and private buildings also participated Earth Hour by turning off the lights for an hour.
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, praised all the participants in Earth Hour, stressing that the goal goes beyond simply turning off lights and unnecessary electrical appliances for a period of 60 minutes. daily to reduce carbon emissions and address environmental challenges such as climate change and global warming.
His Excellency added, “With the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, we at DEWA strive to achieve strategic goals. Dubai Clean Energy 2050 and the Dubai Carbon Neutrality Strategy 2050, which aims to provide 100% of the emirate’s energy production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050. We are also keen to raise awareness among members of society regarding the importance of rationalizing consumption and highlighting sustainable practices that lead to creating Positive change in climate action The results achieved by the Emirate of Dubai every year confirm the important role that community members can play to rationalize energy consumption and reduce the carbon footprint The objective of Earth Hour is to urge community members to adopt a conscious and responsible lifestyle in the consumption of electricity and water To support national efforts to reduce carbon emissions, preserve natural resources and ensure their sustainability for our future generations.”
Khawla Al Muhairi, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Government Communications at DEWA, said that Earth Hour is one of the largest environmental initiatives in which millions participate in hundreds of capitals and major cities around the world by turning off lights and unnecessary electrical appliances, in addition to turning off the lights of prominent landmarks and buildings around the world. From 8:30 to 9:30 pm on the last Saturday of March every year, to highlight the need to take decisive action to address the challenges facing the planet, such as climate change and global warming. Dubai was the first Arab city to host Earth Hour activities in 2008.
The buildings of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority participated in the “Earth Hour” by turning off unnecessary lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm, including the authority’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, which organized various events, including heritage performances by the Emirati military troupe that won the approval of visitors to the exhibition. RTA’s rationalization figures “Noor” and “Hayat” participated in the “Lights Out Parade” at Expo 2020 Dubai.
In addition, the authority organized competitions regarding “Earth Hour” through its accounts on social media, which included valuable gifts for the participants.
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