Kuwaiti households are now enjoying financial rewards for their energy and water conservation efforts. The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy confirms that the Hafez program, launched in 2020, is successfully reducing national consumption. Moreover, participants receive discounts on their utility bills, making sustainability both practical and profitable.
Under the initiative, customers who cut electricity use by up to 20% get double that percentage as a discount. For example, saving 15% means a 30% discount. Additionally, those who exceed 20% savings receive a flat 40% discount.
Similarly, water savings up to 25% earn double the discount. If a household saves more than 25%, they get a 50% discount on their water bill. Like electricity, water savings are tallied monthly but rewarded at year-end.
Khadija Al-Mashari, head of the ministry’s conservation awareness team, emphasized the benefits. “Energy and water conservation doesn’t just lower bills—it reduces production costs and emissions,” she told KTV. So far, over 8,000 customers have enrolled, with 5,000-6,000 already receiving nearly KD 120,000 in rewards.
Only Kuwaiti citizens with private residences qualify for the program. Furthermore, applicants must have lived in their homes for at least a year. Properties must also have no violations or overdue payments. Interested households can register via the Sahel app or the ministry’s website.
The Hafez program complements the ministry’s Waffir campaign, which promotes energy and water conservation through public outreach. Teams visit malls, markets, and events, sharing tips on reducing waste. “Conservation isn’t seasonal—it’s a lifestyle,” Al-Mashari stressed.
Earlier this summer, scheduled power cuts affected over 60 areas due to high demand. However, Al-Mashari clarified that recent outages resulted from minor network faults, not planned cuts. She assured that the ministry monitors consumption and grid performance closely to prevent disruptions.
Al-Mashari reassured residents that conservation doesn’t require sacrificing comfort. “We encourage smart usage, not discomfort,” she said. Simple steps like avoiding waste can make a big difference.
With the Hafez program, Kuwait is proving that energy and water conservation benefits both households and the nation. As more citizens participate, the country moves closer to sustainable resource management.
