Most of the schools in UAE feature very inefficient AC, lighting and water systems and the management was looking to reduce the schools energy consumption and carbon footprint. Energy bills of schools amounted to an average of AED 438,000 per annum. If we combine this with the fact that they are very intensive in energy consumption due to long and very hot summer and that electricity and water prices have almost doubled over the last 5 years, then we understand why the utility bill has become a major issue for most of the schools in UAE.
The demand is right there, but the major challenge now is selecting the energy saving solutions which have the highest impact, are relatively easy to install and can be accommodated to all different types and sizes of schools. Through this pilot project, Iris International in collaboration with some of the major schools, assessed the technical and financial feasibility of installing a set of predefined energy saving solutions that could meet all these criteria.
Most of the villas in UAE feature very inefficient AC, lighting and water systems and are poorly insulated. If we combine this with the fact that they are very intensive in energy consumption due to long and very hot summer and that electricity and water prices have almost doubled over the last 5 years, then we understand why the utility bill has become a major issue for most of the families in UAE. Families living in villas are paying on average AED 22,200 per annum.
The demand is right there, but the major challenge now is selecting the energy saving solutions which have the highest impact, are relatively easy to install and can be accommodated to all different types and sizes of villas. Through this pilot project, Iris International in collaboration with master developers, assessed the technical and financial feasibility of installing a set of predefined energy saving solutions that could meet all these criteria.
Al-Quoz is a self-contained community that provides accommodation for skilled staff accommodation. The community has been leased by real estate companies. The lease agreement includes energy bills also. Real estate companies was concerned with the high energy bills and wanted to implement a solution which would be easy to install and provide quick returns. Since all Air-conditioning units were DX type they approached Iris International to provide the right solution.
Energy Savings in Dubai Hospitality Sector
There are 700 Hotels & Hotel Apartments in Dubai with a total capacity of 111,300 Hotel Rooms & Apartments.
