Savings guide
Pick your type of facility. Start with the no-cost habits, then work through the fixes and investments.
Households
المنازلIn a UAE home, air conditioning is usually the largest electricity use, and taps and showers carry most of the water.
No-cost habits
Start today
- Set the AC to 24°C and use the fan setting in milder months.
- Switch devices off at the wall instead of leaving them on standby.
- Run washing machines and dishwashers only with full loads.
- Keep showers short and turn off the tap while brushing teeth or shaving.
- Close curtains on west- and south-facing windows in the afternoon.
Low-cost fixes
Quick payback
- Fit aerators on basin and kitchen taps.
- Fit flow regulators on every shower.
- Fix dripping taps and running toilets. Check the meter after two hours of no use.
- Replace halogen and old bulbs with LEDs.
- Clean AC filters every month in summer.
Investments
Plan with an audit
- When replacing an AC, choose an inverter model with a high star rating.
- Add a solar water heater.
- Fit window film or shading on sun-facing glass.
Villas & gardens
الفلل والحدائقGardens and pools can use more water than the whole house. Cooling and water heating drive the electricity bill.
No-cost habits
Start today
- Irrigate early in the morning or after sunset, never at midday.
- Cut irrigation times in the cooler months.
- Sweep paths and driveways instead of hosing them.
Low-cost fixes
Quick payback
- Switch sprinklers to drip lines with a smart irrigation controller.
- Cover the pool when not in use to cut evaporation.
- Mulch beds to keep moisture in the soil.
- Fit aerators and shower regulators throughout the villa.
Investments
Plan with an audit
- Replant with native, drought-tolerant species.
- Insulate the roof and add shading over windows.
- Install a solar water heater or rooftop solar PV.
Livestock farms
مزارع الثروة الحيوانيةDrinking systems, cleaning and animal cooling are the big users. Small daily losses add up fast.
No-cost habits
Start today
- Check troughs and float valves daily; a stuck float wastes water around the clock.
- Scrape pens before washing to cut cleaning water.
- Repair leaking pipes and fittings the same day.
Low-cost fixes
Quick payback
- Use nipple or bowl drinkers instead of open troughs where suitable.
- Clean with high-pressure, low-volume washers.
- Put fans and pumps on timers.
- Sub-meter water per barn to spot losses early.
Investments
Plan with an audit
- Improve shading and ventilation design, then maintain evaporative cooling.
- Fit variable-speed drives on large fans and pumps.
- Use solar-powered pumping for wells.
Agriculture & greenhouses
الزراعة والبيوت المحميةIrrigation is the main water use, and greenhouse cooling is the main energy use in a hot climate.
No-cost habits
Start today
- Irrigate by crop need and season, not on fixed timers.
- Water at the coolest times of day.
- Check drippers weekly for clogs and leaks.
Low-cost fixes
Quick payback
- Add soil-moisture sensors to irrigation control.
- Mulch around plants to reduce evaporation.
- Keep greenhouse cooling pads and fans clean and serviced.
Investments
Plan with an audit
- Convert flood or sprinkler irrigation to drip.
- Use thermal or shading greenhouse cover films.
- Reuse drainage water where its quality allows.
- Install solar-powered pumping.
Industry
الصناعةMotors, compressed air, cooling and process water hold most of the savings. Measure before you invest.
No-cost habits
Start today
- Switch off idle machines, compressors and lighting between shifts.
- Report and fix steam, air and water leaks found on walk-rounds.
- Shift flexible loads away from peak hours.
Low-cost fixes
Quick payback
- Run a compressed-air leak survey.
- Sub-meter the major loads and process water lines.
- Replace high-bay lighting with LEDs.
Investments
Plan with an audit
- Fit variable-speed drives on pumps, fans and large motors.
- Recover and reuse process water; manage cooling-tower blowdown.
- Upgrade chillers and boilers on a planned schedule.
- Add power-factor correction.
Offices & retail
المكاتب والمتاجرCooling and lighting often run long hours in commercial buildings, including when no one is there.
No-cost habits
Start today
- Match building management system (BMS) schedules to real occupancy, including weekends.
- Raise cooling setpoints where comfort allows.
- Turn off signage and display lighting after hours.
Low-cost fixes
Quick payback
- Add occupancy sensors to meeting rooms, washrooms and stores.
- Fit sensor taps and pressure-compensated aerators in washrooms.
- Track consumption monthly per square metre.
Investments
Plan with an audit
- Optimise the chiller plant.
- Retrofit to LED with lighting controls.
- Fit solar-control film on glazed facades.
Hotels
الفنادقGuest rooms, laundry, kitchens and pools drive both water and energy use.
No-cost habits
Start today
- Offer a towel and linen reuse programme.
- Housekeeping sets AC and lights to off in empty rooms.
- Schedule landscape irrigation at night.
Low-cost fixes
Quick payback
- Fit shower flow regulators and basin aerators in every guest room.
- Cover pools at night.
- Review laundry and kitchen water and hot-water use.
Investments
Plan with an audit
- Install key-card and door or balcony sensors to control guest-room AC.
- Recycle laundry water.
- Recover heat for hot water.
Schools & universities
المدارس والجامعاتUse follows the timetable, so schedules and behaviour make a big difference.
No-cost habits
Start today
- Align AC and lighting schedules with the timetable and holidays.
- Appoint student energy and water champions.
- Run switch-off campaigns at the end of each day.
Low-cost fixes
Quick payback
- Fit sensor taps and aerators in washrooms.
- Show live consumption on screens in common areas.
- Replace classroom lighting with LEDs.
Investments
Plan with an audit
- Install solar PV on roofs and car-park shades.
- Upgrade the BMS.
Hospitals & clinics
المستشفيات والعياداتHospitals run 24/7, so plant efficiency matters most. Every water measure must meet infection-control rules.
No-cost habits
Start today
- Review setpoints and schedules in offices and non-clinical areas.
- Switch off equipment in outpatient areas outside clinic hours.
Low-cost fixes
Quick payback
- Sub-meter departments to compare performance.
- Use only clinical-grade aerators approved by infection control.
- Run a steam-trap survey.
Investments
Plan with an audit
- Optimise the chiller plant and add heat recovery.
- Retrofit to LED with controls.
Mosques
المساجدAblution areas, and cooling around prayer times, are the main loads.
No-cost habits
Start today
- Schedule AC around prayer times and pre-cool only shortly before.
- Switch off lights between prayers.
Low-cost fixes
Quick payback
- Fit sensor or push taps and low-flow fittings in ablution areas.
- Switch to LED lighting.
Investments
Plan with an audit
- Reuse ablution water for irrigation where approved.
- Install solar PV.
Government buildings
المباني الحكوميةGovernment buildings in Abu Dhabi fall under the Energy Efficiency Policy for Government Buildings.
No-cost habits
Start today
- Name an energy manager for each building.
- Review AC and lighting schedules.
Low-cost fixes
Quick payback
- Audit and baseline energy and water use.
- Add sub-metering on major systems.
Investments
Plan with an audit
- Plan retrofits for cooling, lighting and BMS.
- Retrofit washrooms and irrigation with low-flow fittings and controls.
- Measure and verify savings in line with the DoE M&V Protocol.
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