The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy issued the District Cooling Regulations and the District Cooling Applicability Regulations, approved by the Abu Dhabi Government in September 2019, making the Emirate of Abu Dhabi the first jurisdiction in the Middle East and North Africa region to set up a comprehensive regulatory framework for District Cooling.

His Excellency Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), asserted that commencing operations at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant with the first MW entering the UAE’s power grid is a strategic step towards diversifying the energy mix, promoting clean energy, and ensuring sustainability in key sectors across the UAE.

The Policy is in line with the DoE’s role in leading the Abu Dhabi energy sector, developing the energy ecosystem to meet international standards, enhancing resource sustainability, preserving the environment, and addressing climate challenges. It reflects the DoE’s commitment to enhancing Abu Dhabi’s strategies in both the energy and waste management sectors

Taking place in the UAE capital from January 18-21, 2021, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2021 consists of a series of high-level virtual events, bringing together experts and leaders to define new pathways for delivering a green recovery in a post-COVID-19 world. The Y4S Virtual Forum, meanwhile, is held on Monday, January 18.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy works to develop policies and regulations that support the deployment of the latest global energy technologies in the emirate, which, in turn, boosts energy efficiency, security of supply and environmental sustainability. DoE’s participation in the upcoming GITEX 2020 edition is also an opportunity to explore new innovative technologies.