(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, or Dewa, has replaced 5,200 lighting units with new cutting-edge and highly-efficient lighting systems across its premises, including power stations, substations and offices, at a total cost of Dh5 million.
This supports the 'Green Economy for Sustainable Development' initiative announced by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai and perfectly complements Dewa's continuous efforts to reduce energy demand by adopting the best energy-saving practices and meeting green building standards and specifications.
Since 2011, Dewa has built all its new premises to meet green building standards and specifications approved in the Emirate. One of its most impressive achievements has been the Sustainable Building, located in Al Quoz, which is the first public sector green building in the UAE and the world's largest government building with a Platinum Rating for green buildings from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, the US Green Building Council, securing 98 out of 110 points.
Dewa has implemented extensive studies at a number of its customer care centres and private offices, carrying out the amendments required to comply with green buildings guidelines and standards. The cost of making these amendments is approximately Dh16 million, which will be budgeted for 2014.
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