Etihad Energy to Host the 4th Annual RetrofitTech Dubai Summit and Awards
In line with their collective efforts making Dubai a leading instance of power performance for the region and the world, Etihad Energy Service Company (Etihad ESCO) and TAQATI- the devoted program management office for the Dubai Need Side Management (DSM) technique - are hosting and strategically supporteding the Fourth Yearly RetrofitTech Dubai Summit and Honors on April 10 and 11, 2018. The occasion, arranged to occur at Roda Al Bustan Hotel, Dubai, will certainly showcase some of the most recent innovation and retrofit technology being presented to the marketplace and lost the light on even more retrofit project possibilities throughout the emirate.
The upcoming version of the RetrofitTech Dubai Summit will certainly bring greater than 250 industry stakeholders and subject-matter specialists together to go over, debate and identify innovative methods to add worth to the retrofitting efforts carried out by public and private entities throughout the UAE and the region. The forum will additionally assess the progression made in driving the adoption of retrofit programs and provide an upgrade on the retrofitting jobs being carried out throughout the UAE. Latest project chances to retrofit government structures, in addition to buildings in commercial, retail, hospitality, healthcare, education and commercial fields, will certainly be showcased. In addition, the event will certainly turn the limelight on future financing designs, regulative frameworks and requirements
With an aim to retrofit 30,000 structures by 2030, Etihad ESCO is preparing to execute AED 400 million worth of projects, branching off beyond structure retrofits into commercial retrofits and solar power jobs. These consist of enhancing the efficiency of the centers had by Dubai Authorities, Islamic Event Mosques, Dry Docks, DXB & DWC Airport (Stage II).
Ali Al Jassim, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad ESCO will be among the keynote speakers at the 2018 version of the Summit and will elaborate on the accomplishments, highlights and success of retrofit programs led by the company in Dubai. On top of that, he will certainly additionally take part in a panel discussion titled 'Funding Retrofit Projects in the UAE.'
He said: "The building sector has the biggest potential to mitigate the influence of climate modification in both established and establishing countries, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. Etihad ESCO is pleased to spearhead Dubai's transformation into among one of the most sustainable cities in the world by driving wide-spread fostering of power effective practices consisting of building retrofits. I am certain that the upcoming RetrofitTech Dubai Summit will successfully involve individuals in a purposeful way to go over and simplify efforts focused on more improving the adoption of this practice."
Aref Abou Zahr, Executive Director, TAQATI will supply a presentation on Preparing for the Future of the Energy Efficiency Triad and will certainly take part in a panel discussion labelled 'Exploring Fringe benefits for Retrofitted Buildings' on April 10. Retrofitting, is a key requirement to significantly minimize the energy impact of the existing building supply according to the Dubai DSM Method which. We are targeting the retrofit of 30,000 structure by 2030, with the government sector leading by example on the adoption of retrofit tasks throughout Dubai, we are optimistic that more personal and public entities will follow suit." said Abou Zahr.
The 4th Annual RetrofitTech Dubai Summit will additionally see Ibrahim Mohammad, Director, Execution Department, Etihad ESCO present a session titled Stimulating the EPC market The Etihad ESCO way. Shadi Al Kadi, Director, Program Management, TAQATI, will moderate the panel discussion titled Using Data and Analytics for Increased Energy Performance and Control. Joyce Honeine, Senior Manager, Awareness and Capacity Building, TAQATI, will be a participant in the panel discussion titled How to Implement a Multi Sector Retrofit Program. Prior to the Summit, the RetrofitTech Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner will be held on April 9 at Roda Al Bustan Hotel, Dubai.
