Despite government efforts to reduce usage of water and electricity in Qatar, the consumption of both utilities jumped last year by an average of 11 percent, according to the Minister of Energy and Industry.
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During a conference this week, Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada said, as quoted by the Peninsula:
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“Water consumption in Qatar increased by 9 percent in 2012 in comparison to the previous year. Electricity energy and maximum demand increased by 13 percent during the same period. Therefore, the big challenge for this region is to plan ahead and execute infrastructure energy projects to keep pace with its economic growth.”
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The news puts Qatar’s Tarsheed program far behind its goal of water consumption by 35 percent and electricity usage by 20 percent over the next five years.
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“Water consumption in Qatar increased by 9 percent in 2012 in comparison to the previous year. Electricity energy and maximum demand increased by 13 percent during the same period. Therefore, the big challenge for this region is to plan ahead and execute infrastructure energy projects to keep pace with its economic growth.”
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The news puts Qatar’s Tarsheed program far behind its goal of water consumption by 35 percent and electricity usage by 20 percent over the next five years.
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