The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has recorded energy savings of 329 megawatts (MW) in Dubai’s electricity consumption during Earth Hour 2022.
The savings in electricity consumption are equivalent to a reduction of 132 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
These energy savings recorded in 2022 are 13 percent higher than the 291MW of electricity savings witnessed during Earth Hour 2021, making it the largest recorded savings since 2008, when Dubai became the first Arab city to host Earth Hour activities.
Dubai residents joined millions worldwide in expressing their solidarity with efforts to reduce climate changes by turning off unnecessary lights and electric appliances during Earth Hour between 8:30pm and 9:30pm on Saturday, 26 March 2022.
This year’s Earth Hour was held under the theme ‘Shape Our Future.’ Dubai’s landmarks, as well as government and private buildings took part in the event by turning off their lights for an hour.
The managing director and CEO of DEWA, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, commended everyone who took part in the Earth Hour, emphasising that the goal goes beyond just turning off unnecessary lights and electric appliances for 60 minutes.
The event aims to make electricity and water conservation a daily practice to cut carbon emissions and combat environmental challenges such as climate change and global warming.
Al Tayer said: “At DEWA, we work in line with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy, which aims to provide 100% of Dubai’s total power capacity from clean energy sources by 2050. This supports the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and the direction of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai.
“We also raise awareness among society members on the importance of conservation and highlight sustainability practices that positively impact climate action. The results achieved during Earth Hour in Dubai every year underline the key role of society members in conservation and reduction of carbon footprint.
Al Tayer added: “The goal of Earth Hour is to encourage society members to adopt a conscious and responsible lifestyle to support national efforts to limit carbon emissions and protect natural resources to ensure their sustainability for generations to come.”
The executive vice president of Strategy and Government Communications at DEWA, Khawla Al Mehairi, said that the Earth Hour is one of the most significant environmental initiatives that millions worldwide observed. It highlights the importance of strict measures to combat Earth’s challenges, such as climate change and global warming.
DEWA’s buildings participated in Earth Hour by turning off unnecessary lights from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. This included DEWA’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
DEWA’s conservation mascots, Noor and Hayat, also participated in the Earth Hour Switch-Off Parade at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Additionally, DEWA organised Earth Hour competitions through its social media accounts, with valuable gifts for the participants.
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