The Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (Dewa) is providing digital tools to help users reduce their carbon footprint by increasing the efficiency of their electricity and water consumption at home.

Dewa says this is in line with its social responsibility and its ongoing efforts to achieve the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030.

Electricity and water users will be able to monitor and manage their consumption proactively and digitally, detect leaks instantly, limit waste and adopt sustainable practices through easy and simple daily habits.

In line with the UN’s “Your guide to climate action: Home Energy”, which recommends reducing the global average individual carbon footprint from 6.3 tonnes (2020) to 2.1 tonnes by 2030, Dewa is raising awareness about consumption patterns. This allows individuals to fulfil their responsibilities of protecting the environment and natural resources and supports efforts to make Dubai homes more efficient and sustainable.

This aligns with the goals of the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to increase individual and institutional energy consumption efficiency by 42 to 45 per cent. This supports a demand side management strategy to reduce energy and water consumption by 30% by 2030 to achieve a sustainable future.

Dewa is increasing its efforts through its “Welcome Summer with Green Habits” campaign to raise awareness of sustainable lifestyle practices and protect natural resources.

Through a self-assessment tool, Dewa helps users assess and understand their electricity and water consumption. To benefit from the tool, they must log in to their account through Dewa’s smart app or web site and fill out the consumption assessment questionnaire, to learn about various ways to increase consumption efficiency. After completing the assessment, they receive a detailed report on their consumption, along with customised tips to reduce waste.

Dewa provides many digital services and tools to help residential users better understand and manage their electricity and water consumption. Through its web site and smart app, they can access the smart-living dashboard, which enables them to monitor their consumption and obtain annual, monthly and daily consumption reports. A sustainable living programme lets them compare their consumption with that of similar highly efficient homes in their area.

An away-mode feature lets them monitor their consumption while they are away or travelling.

The self-assessment tool includes a survey for users to assess their electricity and water consumption. They can also benefit from exclusive discounts on the latest smart home technologies available at the Dewa Store.

Additionally, Dewa (www.dewa.gov.ae) provides a high water usage alert service, which helps users detect leaks in water connections after the meter. The system sends instant notifications to the user if there is an unusual increase in consumption.

For more information about consumption management, tips and instructions, visit www.dewa.gov.ae/en/consumer/sustainability/sustainability-and-conservation.