AER raises awareness on energy consumption
MUSCAT: With 46% of total electricity consumption in Oman going towards powering residential sector and almost 70% of total electricity bills are paid for running air conditioning, the Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER) organised a threeday public campaign at Muscat Grand Mall to raise awareness on energy consumption.
The campaign consisted of halfhour sessions aimed to provide the public with simple reliable information about the efficiency gains that can be achieved from air conditioning through regular maintenance and efficient operations.
Faisal Baabood, Project Specialist at the Authority said, “Air conditioning is an invaluable way of controlling temperatures in homes yet this device alone is responsible for the highest consumption of electricity in any home. Our studies have highlighted that the largest energy end-use at homes goes towards space cooling, with reported figures indicating that as much as 70% of total residential electricity consumption going towards cooling during the summer months.”
He added, “It has become evident that simple actions taken by people can have a dramatic impact on the consumption of energy in their homes. Research indicates that regularly maintaining AC’s can have a significant influence the performance and overall efficiency of Air Conditioning units.”
It is worth mentioning that AER is dedicated to regulating the electricity and related water sector and ensuring the protection of customers’ interests and continuity of services supply.