Findings reveal that a quarter of UAE residents leave the AC on at home when they are out at work or travelling during summer
Dubai, UAE, 24 July 2018: A YouGov poll on the electricity consumption habits of United Arab Emirates residents was commissioned by cooling and energy-solutions provider Taqeef, as a consumer-awareness initiative, the company announced in a Press communiqué.
According to Taqeef, 1,000 United Arab Emirates residents were interviewed and the findings revealed:
Despite the above findings, it seems consumer understanding of the environmental impact of excessive AC use is high, as 74% of respondents admitted they are aware that using their AC excessively can have a negative impact on the environment, the communiqué said.
In light of this survey – and with Dubai previously noted as having one of the highest carbon footprints per capita in the world – Taqeef recently began selling the Nest learning thermostat, the communiqué said.
Commenting on the survey, Tariq Al Ghussein, Chairman and CEO, Taqeef, said: “We need to change our habits and look at smarter, more thoughtful ways to control our energy usage. The Nest learning thermostat is one such product that’s so intuitive it will turn itself down when you leave and will figure out exactly what cooling your space needs while you’re away.”
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