Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has achieved considerable success in reducing the demand for energy and water in Dubai through a wide series of initiatives to meet the goals of the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030, launched by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy to reduce energy demand by 30 percent in 2030.
DEWA has succeeded in reducing annual per capita consumption of electricity to 15,346 kW in 2013 compared with 16,022 kW in 2010, while the annual per capita consumption rate of water reduced to 40,777 gallons in 2013 compared with 44,631 gallons in 2010.
"In line with our goal to become a sustainable world-class utility, we at DEWA work to achieve the Green Economy for Sustainable Development initiative launched by Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Our strategies for reducing energy and water demand also complement the national agenda launched by His Highness as part of the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 to position Dubai as a model internationally in energy security and efficiency. We aim to support Dubai's economic growth by providing reliable and uninterrupted energy, promoting energy efficiency, preserving the environment and driving sustainability," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA.
"According to the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 plan, achieving energy efficiency is fundamental to reducing energy demand. This will help to reduce our reliance on natural resources, reduce our carbon footprint and protect the environment. We can build on this in the short-to medium term and realise the results in the long-term, and for generations to come," added Al Tayer.
"DEWA is implementing the strategy for energy demand management that was formulated by the Supreme Council of Energy, which has eight programmes to manage energy demand. These include specifications and regulations for green construction, retro-fitting the existing buildings, district cooling, wastewater reuse, regulations to raise the standards and efficiency of devices and lighting, and working with private companies to retrofit 30,000 buildings in Dubai. We have also launched a company specialising in water and electricity consumption in buildings (Etihad ESCO), the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, and the Clean Coal project and initiatives to raise awareness about an eco-friendly lifestyle and the importance of reducing carbon emissions," concluded Al Tayer.
The Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 aims to diversify the energy mix so that by 2030, the total power output of Dubai will come from natural gas (71 percent), nuclear (12 percent), clean coal (12 percent), and solar energy (5 percent). This strategy also focuses on demand side management to reduce demand by 30 percent.
Source: WAM