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UAE introduces indoor lighting standard to reduce energy consumption & cut carbon emissions |
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by Arushi Madan | 18-02-2014 02:57
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I am glad to share with you yet another positive move by UAE authorities to reduce energy consumption and hence carbon emissions.
Local research as well as international best practice tells that energy efficiency standards are proven to be a cost effective way to reduce energy usage and our carbon footprint. That's why Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (ESMA) and key strategic partners of the UAE's Ecological Footprint Initiative have announced the introduction of an indoor lighting standard in the UAE , asking residents and businesses to switch to energy efficient lighting as of today. UAE authorities new UAE lighting standard will reduce the country's energy consumption by 340-500MW per year which is equivalent to not using an average gas power station for six months. By developing this standard, the Ecological Footprint Initiative is successfully achieving its mission, and is helping to bring economic and environmental benefits to the UAE. The standard will see the introduction of safe, high quality and energy efficient lighting products to the UAE market, as well as the phasing out of low quality, inefficient lighting products. These measures will reduce energy consumption that will cut carbon emissions and result in financial savings for residents and the government. The lighting standard brings environmental benefits by preventing 940,000 tonnes of carbon emissions entering the atmosphere each year. This is equivalent to removing 165,000 cars off the road annually. The standard will help reduce the UAE's per capita ecological footprint bringing the country closer to a more sustainable future. In addition to the environmental benefits, this standard will also result in significant financial savings estimated at Dh668 million annually. Of these total savings, approximately Dh452 million will be saved by households each year, especially in emirates with higher tariff rates. It is estimated that an average villa in Dubai will save approximately Dh2,315 per year by changing its lights to energy efficient products. Esma will now lead on a six-month implementation coordinating with corporate stakeholders, manufacturers, retailers and other authorities related to the standard. With this UAE is also putting a ban on imports of inefficient bulbs as on July 1.
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?xfile=data/nationgeneral/2014/February/nationgeneral_February140.xml§ion=nationgeneral Gulf News http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/environment/uae-bans-imports-of-inefficient-bulbs-july-1-1.1292249
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7 Comments
Greetings arushi
I hope you are doing well
Great too read this report
Thank you so much for your report
Keep writing
Green cheers
Regards
Asmita Gaire
Posted 26-05-2020 10:58
We are already using energy efficient bulbs at our home but its good step taken.we can help in UAE's efforts towards sustainability by raising awareness.
Posted 19-02-2014 03:07
The future lies in GOING GREEN. We all should try to help the govt. in making the efforts successful.
Posted 19-02-2014 00:06
great decision, thank you for sharing
Posted 18-02-2014 15:24
We are using CFL bulbs in our house for past many years.
Ban on inefficient bulbs will bring a positive change in the UAE. It is a welcome decision.
Posted 18-02-2014 12:27
What a good news! Thanks for sharing, Arushi :) Go green UAE!
Posted 18-02-2014 10:02
Great to hear that...Thanks for sharing :)
Posted 18-02-2014 04:54