To promote eco-friendly construction methodologies, the United Arab Emirates has launched an initiative to implement strict standards for building classifications.
The criteria cover a range of aspects, including energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and the use of sustainable construction materials.
The criteria cover a range of aspects, including energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and the use of sustainable construction materials.
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The initiative, known as the National Green Certificates Programme, has been rolled out by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI). It is designed to complement the goals of both the National Demand-side Management Program (DSM) and the National Green Building Regulation.
The DSM Strategy was created by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy to help Dubai become a leader in saving electricity and water. The goal is to reduce energy and water use by 30% by 2030.
On the other hand, the national green building regulation is designed to fulfill the mandatory, minimum energy and water standards for the new buildings in the UAE.
To facilitate adherence to these standards, MoEI will offer technical assistance and consultancy services to businesses engaged in the program. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, stated that this initiative marks a pivotal advancement in promoting a green economy and sustainable development within the nation.
The DSM Strategy was created by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy to help Dubai become a leader in saving electricity and water. The goal is to reduce energy and water use by 30% by 2030.
On the other hand, the national green building regulation is designed to fulfill the mandatory, minimum energy and water standards for the new buildings in the UAE.
To facilitate adherence to these standards, MoEI will offer technical assistance and consultancy services to businesses engaged in the program. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, stated that this initiative marks a pivotal advancement in promoting a green economy and sustainable development within the nation.
This Program serves as a structured approach to establish classifications and stipulations that enhance sustainability and reduce the carbon emissions of commercial buildings by setting a unified foundation that adheres to the latest global standards for sustainable buildings. [?]
Minister Al Mazrouei
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure
Additionally, Eng Sharif Al Olama, the Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at MoEI, emphasized the program's role in furthering the ministry's objectives of enhancing environmental sustainability and spearheading decarbonization efforts in the construction industry.
The program also seeks to diminish energy and water usage and reduce the construction sector's overall carbon footprint, aligning with the UAE's ambitious target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
In support of these objectives, the ministry has also entered into four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). A memorandum of understanding is a formal agreement between two or more parties. It is not always legally binding, but shows that the parties are ready to make a contract. Here are four listed here:
The program also seeks to diminish energy and water usage and reduce the construction sector's overall carbon footprint, aligning with the UAE's ambitious target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
In support of these objectives, the ministry has also entered into four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). A memorandum of understanding is a formal agreement between two or more parties. It is not always legally binding, but shows that the parties are ready to make a contract. Here are four listed here:
The first MoU with First Abu Dhabi Bank explores potential collaborations in green finance solutions.
The second, with Aldar Properties, focuses on implementing green finance solutions, potentially financing the program and promoting energy-efficient practices and technologies.
The third MoU, signed with Pact Carbon, involves the company's commitment to participate in the program and support participants in accessing global markets to sell carbon credits.
The fourth MoU, with Meagle Energy, is dedicated to establishing a cooperative framework to provide energy auditing and Measurement and Verification (M&V) services for the Ministry's National Green Certificates Programme.
These strategic partnerships highlight the comprehensive approach adopted to foster sustainable building practices across the UAE.
