Energy

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) approves DEWA’s solar activities programme for the UAE

The UAE’s solar power programme, the UAE Solar Programme of Activities (PoA), has been approved by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Executive Board. The PoA was initiated by Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) in collaboration with Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence (Dubai Carbon) to promote the development of solar power in the UAE and make it easier to register projects under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).

DEWA opens registration for 12th Best Consumer Awards with AED 60,000 in prizes

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has opened registration for the 12th Best Consumer Award, which encourages residential customers to use energy sensibly, and raises awareness about the importance of adopting environmentally-friendly practices. The Award reflects DEWA’s efforts to encourage customers to reduce their daily use of electricity and water, and supports its strategy to reduce energy demand to preserve and sustain natural resources.