The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) unveiled the fourth edition of Emirates Energy Award (EEA) - 2020 at a press conference held at Fairmont – Amman, Jordan.

 

The unveiling in Amman comes as part of DSCE’s goals and promotion plans, said a statement.

 

The press conference was attended by high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Jordan; Mattar Saif Al Shamsi, the UAE ambassador to Jordan; Ahmad Buti Al Muhairbi, secretary general of DSCE and vice chairman of the Executive Committee of the Emirates Energy Award (EEA). 

 

To be run under the new theme, ‘Inspiring Innovation for Sustainable Energy’, the Emirates Energy Award (EEA) aims to encourage rationalised use of energy and resources,  highlight the best practices and pioneering work in energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainability and conservation of the environment. 

 

The award is an international platform for institutions and individuals as it focuses on supporting global efforts to find innovative and sustainable solutions to environmental pollution, global warming, carbon emissions and scarce natural resources.

 

The award also recognises the efforts of the public and private sectors in energy efficiency, energy projects and education, research and innovative ideas in the energy sector. A special recognition award is also granted to outstanding contributors in the energy sector.

 

Al Muhairbi stressed the importance of taking part in the award, which aims to promote a culture of excellence, sustainability and innovation in energy management and ensure the sustainability of alternative and clean energy sources.

 

He expressed his confidence that the award will witness wide participations from Jordan, adding: “We are delighted to start our regional tour to launch the award from the Jordan’s capital, which has always been our first stop. Since its inception, this award has witnessed wide participation of Jordanian individuals, organisations and bodies and is dedicated to highlight the best technologies, solutions and innovative equipment in the fields of energy conservation, optimal use of resources and ways to generate renewable energy for sustainable development and environmental conservation.”

 

EEA this year will offer 10 categories: Energy Efficiency-Public & Private Sectors (Gold, Silver, and Bronze); Energy Efficiency - Private Sector (Gold, Silver, and Bronze); Large Energy Project (Gold, Silver, and Bronze); Small Energy Project (Gold, Silver, and Bronze); Connecting Solar Power to Buildings Project for Large Projects (more than 500 KW) (Gold, Silver, and Bronze); Connecting Solar Power to Buildings Project for Small Projects (less than 500 KW) (Gold, Silver, and Bronze); Education and Capacity Building  (Gold, Silver, and Bronze); Applied Research and Product Development (Gold, Silver, and Bronze); Young Professional Energy Award (Gold, Silver, and Bronze); and Special Recognition Award. – TradeArabia News Service