Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's Commitment to Sustainable Development

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is at the forefront of sustainable development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. As the primary utility company in Dubai, DEWA has implemented a range of innovative initiatives to reduce energy consumption, minimize environmental impact, and promote a green and sustainable economy. In line with the UAE's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to combat climate change and the Smart Dubai initiative, DEWA has set ambitious targets to create a sustainable built environment.

Key Takeaways:

• DEWA has achieved a global milestone by obtaining the Platinum Rating in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Cities certification, making Dubai the first city in the Arab world and MENA region to receive this prestigious certification.
• DEWA has surpassed the target of reducing 16% of emissions by 2021, by reducing 22% of emissions in 2019.
• The company's Sustainable Building in Al Quoz, Dubai, is the first sustainable government building in the UAE and the largest government building in the world to receive a Platinum Rating for green buildings from LEED in 2013.
• The building uses 66% less energy, water consumption is reduced by 48%, and all sewage water is treated by a grey water treatment and sewage treatment plant.
• DEWA's new headquarters, Al-Shera'a, will be the tallest, largest, and smartest government Zero Energy building in the world, designed to receive a platinum rating by LEED and a silver rating from the WELL Building Standard.
• The Innovation Centre has achieved LEED platinum, reducing energy consumption by 24% and harvesting rainwater and treating greywater on site.
• DEWA's R&D Centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park received a Platinum Rating for green buildings from LEED, reducing energy consumption by 25% and saving 50% of its water.
• The Smart Grids Station (SGS) highlights the Smart City model through three concepts or systems: the smart office, smart building, and smart factory, which share information to improve energy and water efficiency and make optimal use of renewable energy.
• DEWA's Green Garage Workshops at Al Ruwayyah have achieved LEED Gold specifications, resulting in over 34% energy savings and 48% indoor water use reduction.
• Moro Hub, a LEED Platinum-certified Data Centre, has adopted sustainable practices, reducing 46% of its water use, achieving 37.76% energy cost savings, and using locally and regionally sourced and recycled materials in its construction.

Statistics:

• DEWA's Sustainable Building in Al Quoz, Dubai, uses 66% less energy.
• Water consumption is reduced by 48% in the Sustainable Building.
• The Innovation Centre reduces energy consumption by 24%.
• DEWA's R&D Centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park reduces energy consumption by 25% and saves 50% of its water.
• The Smart Grids Station (SGS) has a 200-kilowatt (kW) photovoltaic solar power production system.
• The SGS has a 9-kilowatt (kW) wind turbine.
• The SGS has a 500-kilowatt hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery energy storage system.
• Moro Hub has a rating of Tier3+ Uptime Institute design and facility and is an accredited STARS level 3 design.
• Moro Hub has reduced 46% of its water use.
• Moro Hub has achieved 37.76% energy cost savings.
• Moro Hub has used locally and regionally sourced and recycled materials in its construction.

Sources:

• Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
• Contify.com
• US Green Building Council (USGBC)
• Emirates Green Buildings Council (Emirates GBC)
• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)