EWA launches water and power saving campaign

The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has launched the second phase of a campaign to reduce electricity consumption at fourstar hotels by 3 per cent a year. The move follows its successful first phase which targeted 17 five-star hotels and resulted in saving BD529,767 in just a year.

The Gulf Hotel came first by recording a 27pc saving, followed by Downtown Rotana and the Crowne Plaza with 19pc and 14pc savings, respectively. In water consumption, Sofitel bagged the first place with a rate of 22.5pc. Four Seasons at second place recorded a rate of 17.5pc and Al Areen Palace recorded 12pc rate to come at third place. The aim was to achieve optimum consumption of electricity and water in the hospitality sector by training hotel management and employees. It also aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions by reducing pressure on power and water plants.

The new campaign is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Khalid bin Hamoud Al Khalifa, the Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority. Speaking for EWA CEO Sheikh Nawaf Bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, EWA Deputy CEO of Planning and Projects Ibrahim Al Kaabi said that EWA is implementing several programmes, campaigns and awareness activities in cooperation with various stakeholders.