Government of Dubai
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Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, reaffirmed its pivotal role in strengthening Dubai’s position as a global benchmark for advanced district cooling infrastructure through the expansion of its plants and networks across key locations. These efforts support the transition toward greater energy efficiency and reducing pressure on electricity networks, in line with the city’s rapid urban and population growth.
Speaking during the opening remarks of a recent webinar organized by the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Cool Coalition under the theme ‘District Cooling as Urban Energy Infrastructure’, H.E. Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower; Special Advisor on District Cooling to UNEP’s initiatives; Board Member Emeritus of the International District Energy Association (IDEA); and Chairman of the District Cooling Operators Association – GCC, reiterated the importance of investing in district cooling infrastructure to address growing climate challenges. “District cooling is gaining increasing global importance as a practical solution to the challenges of extreme heat and urban heat islands, as well as their impact on public health and quality of life. Dubai has cemented its position as a global benchmark for advanced district cooling infrastructure, guided by the forward-looking vision of our wise leadership, which has made energy efficiency and sustainability fundamental pillars of urban development”, Bin Shafar said.
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