Egypt to ration power consumption at places of worship
Published 25 Jul,2021 via Asharq Alawsat (English Edition) - The Egyptian government intends to implement the current fiscal year's plan to regulate the use of places of worship, to save around EGP100 million annually.
Minister of Local Development General Mahmoud Shaarawy said the ministry plans on installing 40,000 prepaid counters at the mosques and churches. The move saves approximately EGP100 million worth of energy consumed in lighting mosques and churches.
According to the minister, a total of 25,000 counters have been installed so far, helping save EGP60 million during the current fiscal year.
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