Etihad ESCO, EZW complete first phase of energy efficiency programme in Jafza

Discussions are underway to initiate the second phase of the programme to implement and finance the energy-efficiency upgrades to the buildings and to monitor the entire performance throughout the duration of the programme against set energy targets.

Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, expressed his satisfaction with the completion of the first phase of the programme and said that this initiative supports the UAE’s Green Economy for Sustainable Development initiative and the directives of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make the UAE a world leader in green economy and the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030, which aims to reduce electricity consumption by 30 per cent and carbon emissions by more than 5 million tonnes by 2030.

“The completion of the first phase by Etihad ESCO marks an important milestone in our strategy to make JAFZA’s buildings greener and more efficient. We are pleased to see that more significant savings can be made and we are looking forward to further collaboration with Etihad ESCO to realise these savings. The strategic partnership with Etihad ESCO will further drive collaboration that enhances Dubai’s leadership and global competitiveness,” said Salma Hareb, CEO of Economic Zones World.