Taqeef’s Earth Day Initiative targets 10mn kWh Savings

Urges UAE residents to set ACs to 24°C

Taqeef, a leading provider of cooling solutions in the region, has urged UAE residents to set their ACs to 24°C for a minimum of one hour, or up to a day, to mark Earth Day on 22 April.

This small move could result in potential energy savings of over 10 million kWh per day for the UAE, according to a press communique.

According to the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), temperatures between 24 and 25°C provide optimal thermal comfort and increasing the thermostat by just 1 degree Celsius can lead to energy savings of up to 5%, contributing to conscious efforts toward environmental preservation.

Campaign

Recognizing this pressing need, Taqeef, has launched its ‘24 for 2024’ campaign, an annual initiative designed to promote more conscious cooling practices among residents, encouraging them to reduce the environmental impact of their AC usage.

“Through this initiative, we aim to help residents understand that just a degree or two can have a huge impact and that 24°C is an ideal default temperature for daily cooling,” stated Tariq Al Ghussein, CEO, Taqeef.

The potential impact of this simple shift in the AC thermostat is significant. With the average population of the UAE estimated at over 9.5mn people, and an average AC usage of 10,000 kWh per person annually, the switch to 24°C could result in potential daily savings of approximately 10 million kWh per day.