DOHA: In a bid to tighten noose on major consumers of electricity and water, the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) is seeking amendments to Conservation Law No. 26 of 2008 that guides and regulates consumption.
Kahramaa is currently preparing a draft of the proposed amendments that will give it more powers to curb wasteful use of water and electricity by major companies and corporations.
The amendments will also enable the corporation to conduct inspections in a more effective way and book violators, according to Al Sharq.
Kahramaa which is conduction a national campaign to raise awareness on rationalisation of water and electricity is working on new requirements for commercial and residential buildings to make them energy-efficient.
A senior Kahramaa official recently said that the company is planning to employ and train national workforce and arm them with judicial authority to enforce the Conservation Law No. 26.
Discussions are on with the Ministry of Environment to develop new specifications for air-conditioners. Use of energy-efficient halogen bulbs and more advanced water-proofing and water supply network of international standards will be made mandatory for buildings.
While awarding tenders to construct buildings for schools and mosques in the country, it will be made sure the new structures are built in a away that they help save up to 37 percent electricity and four percent water.
Late last year, Kahramaa had launched a campaign to make customers aware of Conservation law No. 26.
The most frequent violations are using potable water for washing cars or cleaning building yards by a hose or any other flushing tools, not repairing damaged, broken or leaking parts of an internal water network (taps, pipes etc) and leaving outdoor lights on from 7am to 4.30pm.
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