Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority Delegation Praises KAHRAMAA "Tarsheed" Program

Doha, August 07 (QNA) - Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA), represented in the Conservation and Energy Efficiency (CN) Department, has received a delegation of Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, currently visiting Doha as part of a Gulf Tour to exchange experience in topics related to conservation of energy and water and efficient utilization of the precious resources. The CN Department briefed the visiting delegation on Qatar's successful experiments through the National Program of Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed) especially in terms of application of conservation laws regarding electricity and water consumption and the successful awareness campaigns as well as developing regulating laws for tariff, electrical devices, conserving building practices and renewable energy as part of the projects and initiatives of Tarsheed, launched by KAHRAMAA in 2012 under the patronage of HH the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The delegation of Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority praised KAHRAMAA efforts through Tarsheed and its role in disseminating the culture, techniques, and regulations of electricity and water conserving consumption, in addition to its encouraging applying and availing of renewable energy technology, KAHRAMAA said in a statement Sunday. The delegation also visited "KAHRAMAA Awareness Park" which is the first in its type in the region. The park will open this year in order to receive the largest number of schools, universities, and researchers with an aim to raise awareness of future generations on the importance of conserving electricity and water consumption, and preserving natural resources in order to achieve comprehensive sustainability as per Qatar National Vision 2030. (QNA)