No excuse for electricity misuse
Muscat – With authorities announcing discounts of up to 20% on electricity bills during summer months, some believe lower tariffs might encourage increased power use. Others, however, stress the importance of mindful consumption to keep costs down and reduce environmental impact. What simple steps do you adopt to lower your electricity bill in summer? Here is what Muscat Daily readers said:
Fatma al Abri, Homemaker
Many will use more electricity if bills go down. I try to save energy by using fans instead of AC in the evening, keeping curtains closed during the day and switching off lights when not needed. I also set the AC at 24°C to balance comfort and efficiency.
Saleem al Riyami, PRO
I believe saving energy is important even when tariffs are low. I use LED lights, turn off appliances when not in use and only cool rooms when necessary. I make sure to switch off every AC when I am not at home. These simple habits help reduce bills and care for the environment.
Mariam al Hinai, Businesswoman
Lower bills may definitely lead to more AC use, but I personally stay cautious. We use solar lamps in the garden and avoid using the washing machine every day. It's all about small changes that make a big difference. We try to limit the use of ACs on weekends.
Priya Nair, Homemaker
I don't believe in wasting electricity just because it's cheaper. We use natural light during the day, open windows for ventilation in early mornings and limit AC use. I also educate my children about switching off unused devices. Saving power is a responsibility, not just a cost issue.
Charan Kumar, Private sector employee
Yes, lower electricity bills may encourage more electricity consumption. To reduce summer electricity bills, use fans instead of AC when possible, close curtains during the day, switch to LED bulbs and unplug unused devices. Small changes in habits can lead to noticeable savings.
Ramesh Iyer, Private sector employee
When bills go down, people may overuse power, especially for air conditioning. We use AC timers, cook early to avoid midday heat and unplug devices when not in use. We also use ceiling fans more. These measures help save money and reduce unnecessary power consumption.
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Muscat – With authorities announcing discounts of up to 20% on electricity bills during summer months, some believe lower tariffs might encourage increased power use. Others, however, stress the importance of mindful consumption to keep costs down and reduce environmental impact. What simple steps do you adopt to lower your electricity bill in summer? Here is what Muscat Daily readers said: Fatma al Abri, Homemaker Many will use more electricity if bills go down. I try to save energy by using fans instead of AC in the evening, keeping curtains closed during the day and switching off lights when not needed. I also set the AC at 24°C to balance comfort and efficiency. Saleem al Riyami, PRO I believe saving energy is important even when tariffs are low. I use LED lights, turn off appliances when not in use and only cool rooms when necessary. I make sure to switch off every AC when I am not at home. These simple habits help reduce bills and care for the environment. Mariam al Hinai, Businesswoman Lower bills may definitely lead to more AC use, but I personally stay cautious. We use solar lamps in the garden and avoid using the washing machine every day. It's all about small changes that make a big difference. We try to limit the use of ACs on weekends. Priya Nair, Homemaker I don't believe in wasting electricity just because it's cheaper. We use natural light during the day, open windows for ventilation in early mornings and limit AC use. I also educate my children about switching off unused devices. Saving power is a responsibility, not just a cost issue. Charan Kumar, Private sector employee Yes, lower electricity bills may encourage more electricity consumption. To reduce summer electricity bills, use fans instead of AC when possible, close curtains during the day, switch to LED bulbs and unplug unused devices. Small changes in habits can lead to noticeable savings. Ramesh Iyer, Private sector employee When bills go down, people may overuse power, especially for air conditioning. We use AC timers, cook early to avoid midday heat and unplug devices when not in use. We also use ceiling fans more. These measures help save money and reduce unnecessary power consumption.
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