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Tarsheed saves billions as Qatar switches to greener initiatives

The next phase will focus on adopting the latest technologies compatible with the environment, electric vehicles and renewable energy. Qatar has reduced around 8,500 million kilogrammes of carbon dioxide (CO2)…

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News

Kahramaa steps up campaign against electricity, water wastage

In a video posted on its Snapchat account “Kahramaa.live” this week, inspectors from conservation arm Tarsheed were seen fining a venue for having outdoor lights on during the day.

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News

Kahramaa Awareness Park to open in Qatar this fall

When it launches, the facility will try to teach adults and children about electricity and water conservation through exhibitions and 3D films.

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Culture
Life

Qatar doubles fines for water wastage; utility prices quietly go up

The new law comes just a few months after state utility provider Kahramaa increased tariffs for energy and water usage, apparently without notice.

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Tarsheed Qatar: A drop of water was once a matter of life or death for us

In a series of videos, the country's national conservation program takes residents back several decades, to a time when Qatar was a poor, parched desert nation.

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Life

Qatar scraps September deadline to phase out energy-hungry AC units

The announcement comes three months after officials said that only eco-friendly units would be sold in Qatar stores starting this fall.

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Life

Minister: Qatar to ban energy-hungry AC units and light bulbs this year

To help cut Qatar's carbon footprint, existing "split" (wall-mounted) and window units are expected to be monitored and replaced with newer, high-performance systems that consume up to 30 percent less electricity.

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Life

Qatar’s energy conservation aims struggle amid rising need

Kahramaa has seen a "great and unexpected increase" in electricity demand over the past year, raising questions about the effectiveness of conservation campaigns that encourage people here to use less water and energy.

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News

Kahramaa: Qatar households using less power, but overall demand still rising

As Qatar works to become more environmentally friendly, Kahramaa has announced a small but significant victory – a 10.5 percent per capita reduction in power consumption in the first six months of this…

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