Zamil Group Chair for Electricity and Water Conservation

The Zamil Group Chair for Electricity and Water Conservation is one of the academic and research chairs at the College of Engineering at King Saud University in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It operates as part of the university’s efforts to engage with national development issues and provide scientific solutions for them.

The Zamil Group Chair for Electricity and Water Conservation was inaugurated on February 3, 2009, aligning with national efforts in electricity and water conservation. Its vision is to serve as a distinguished reference and an information hub in the field of electricity and water conservation, particularly at the local level and broadly on a global scale.

The chair contributes to raising awareness about electricity and water conservation to preserve electrical energy and water resources. It aims to identify the causes and sources of electricity and water wastage, enhance awareness of the importance of electrical energy and water resources, provide scientific consultations, and organize seminars and workshops.

The chair undertakes various efforts in electricity conservation, including publishing books, organizing seminars, and conducting awareness campaigns across different regions of Saudi Arabia. It strives to be a distinguished reference and a strong information hub for electricity conservation issues, both locally and globally. Additionally, it actively collaborates with relevant entities to foster a knowledge-based society with a mature culture and responsible conservation practices.

It contributes to research, educational, and social efforts in electricity conservation, including:

• Raising awareness about the importance of electricity and its efficient use.

• Contributing to solving issues related to electricity wastage.

• Enhancing energy conservation efforts to support the national economy.

• Enriching research, studies, training, and education in electricity conservation.

• Collecting and maintaining a robust database to provide information for stakeholders.

• Providing consultations and training.

• Organizing and attending conferences and seminars.

• Supporting postgraduate students in fields related to electricity conservation.

• Identifying and leveraging international best practices.

• Collaborating with relevant entities to achieve common objectives.

• Identifying the causes and sources of electricity wastage.

• Increasing public awareness of the importance of electrical energy.

• Improving the efficiency and performance of electrical and water appliances.

• Participating with all relevant entities in studies and research related to conservation.

• Providing consultations, organizing seminars, and conducting workshops.