The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) aims to double its investments at its 39th council meeting held on 13 March 2016.
During the meeting, a strategy to organise Dubai’s district-cooling sector was developed. CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Saeed Al Tayer, also present at the meeting, said: “The strategy will aim to improve the performance of operations, and enhance the amount of investments in this promising market from 20% to 40% by 2030,”
The meeting was intended to support Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 by implementing energy Demand Side Management strategy, which features nine programmes that contribute to the city’s sustainable development. These include the rules and regulations for green buildings, the rehabilitation of existing buildings, district cooling, regulations and standards for energy efficiency, reuse of wastewater for use in irrigation and technology to raise the efficiency of street lighting, and the Shams Dubai Initiative.