Smart Citizens Case Study

Electricity Consumption Reduction Case Study

Family wanted to lower electricity use without compromising comfort.

Written by Dr. Ashraf Nouri, Founder & CEOReviewed by Smart Citizens Technical TeamLast updated 13 June 2026 (published 15 May 2026)

Area

Dubai (anonymized)

Property

Villa

Client

Resident family

Timeline

2 weeks

Challenge

Family wanted to lower electricity use without compromising comfort.

Smart Citizens solution

Smart Citizens combined zoned AC, smart lighting and clear monthly reports.

Devices and systems installed

Zoned thermostats
Smart switches
Energy dashboard

Integration

Smart Citizens App with monthly summaries.

Outcome

Awareness-led behaviour change with no comfort trade-off.

Estimated benefit

Estimated benefit: improved energy visibility and supported lower consumption habits.

Before

No insight into daily use.

After

Monthly dashboard, scheduled AC, occupancy-aware lighting.

Frequently asked questions

+ How long does a project like this take?

Most electricity reduction projects in Dubai are scoped during a free site visit. Typical timelines range from a few days for apartments to 3–6 weeks for large villas, depending on cabling and finishing trades.

+ Does this require permission from the building or developer?

For apartments we usually only need a standard NOC. For villas, retrofits typically don't need approvals. Smart Citizens handles paperwork where required.

+ Is the system controlled from one app?

Yes. All Smart Citizens-deployed devices are unified in the Smart Citizens App, with role-based access for owner, family members and staff.

+ What happens after handover?

Every project includes onboarding, a 3-year replacement warranty on Smart Citizens devices, and an optional AMC for ongoing support and tuning.

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