Emiratis and expatriates can expect increases to their utility bills in the new year under new tariffs announced by the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (Adwea) on Thursday. Citizens living in the emirate will pay 23% more for their water and 34% extra for electricity from January 1. Expatriates will see their water bills increase by 31.76% while electricity costs will rise by 27.6%. Adwea said that the new tariffs have been introduced to boost environmental protection and sustainability. The increased tariffs follow the Tarsheed programme that was launched by the Abu Dhabi and Al Ain distribution companies to guide customers about more efficient use of resources. (The National)