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The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy on Monday announced its Annual Report for 2016 which showed that Dubai saved about seven per cent of electricity and over three per cent of water during the year.
The meeting was headed by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, with Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, also present.
In addition, the report showed that the emirate saved 2.8 TWh of electricity and 3.7 billion gallons of desalinated water per year.
The meeting discussed improving the efficiency of the use of wastewater and groundwater in Dubai.
"To make Dubai a global hub for clean energy and green economy, and as per the strategy to reduce energy and water demand by 30 per cent by 2030, Dubai Municipality gave an analytical presentation on the progress of the Dubai Green Building Classification Code (Sa'fat), to reduce electricity and water consumption, and encourage the conversion and retrofitting of existing buildings into green ones," said Al Tayer.
"The strategy is associated with many empowerment mechanisms that are consistent with best global practices, and similar programmes implemented worldwide. It also includes the establishment of institutions and capacity-building, public awareness, appropriate policies and regulatory frameworks, information systems, measurement, verification and funding mechanisms," said Al Muhairbi.
waheedabbas@khaleejtimes.com
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