KUWAIT: Officials are calling for a national culture of energy conservation to safeguard the Kuwait’s power resources and ensure future sustainability, as the country grapples with high electricity demand. Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Humoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah stressed Tuesday that conserving electricity and water is no longer a matter of personal choice but a national duty and an urgent necessity to protect Kuwait’s natural resources for future generations.

Sheikh Humoud spoke at the “Towards Sustainability: Save” symposium, organized in cooperation with Kuwait Oil Company and the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy. The event focused on promoting awareness and changing behavior around electricity and water use. Sheikh Humoud cited recent statistics, which suggest the country ranks among the highest globally in per capita electricity consumption, with national demand exceeding 17,000 megawatts in recent days. “This level of consumption calls for unified action from both institutions and individuals,” Sheikh Humoud said. “Sustainability starts not just with advanced technologies but with our daily habits and conscious lifestyle choices.”

His comments follow warnings from the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy last week urging citizens and residents to reduce electricity consumption amid scorching heat nearing 51°C and pressure on the power grid.

At the symposium, Dr Adel Al-Zamel, Undersecretary of the Ministry and head of the national energy-saving committee, emphasized the importance of long-term behavioral change. “Simple adjustments in our daily routines can benefit both current and future generations,” he said, noting that energy-saving efforts should extend beyond the summer season. — KUNA