New free online course for Dubai residents on how to reduce your electricity bill, make your home safer

New free online course for Dubai residents on how to reduce your electricity bill, make your home safer

Dubai: Are you looking for new ways to save energy around your house or want to learn how to keep your home safe? Dubai residents can sign up for a free course online and learn about home safety, and sustainability within 15 minutes. The e-training course called ‘Ideal Home’ is provided by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) in collaboration with nine other local government departments, such as Dubai Police, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA), and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). You can register and access the public awareness course on the Dewa website – dewa.gov.ae, and watch educational videos and conduct an online self-assessment, too. Understanding the simple practices and applying them to your daily life can go a long way, especially when it comes to lowering your utility bill and protecting your home during emergencies and accidents. Here is all you need to know. According to Dewa, the online course targets five ‘Ideal Home’ pillars, and each government department provides awareness videos and information: This category includes information and guides from Dewa and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). During the course, you will receive several tips to reduce your electricity