Environment & Energy | Monday 10 August, 2015 2:21 pm

Empower recycled 11 tons of paper

Since it kicked off its recycling programme in 2011, Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (EMPOWER), theworld’s largest district cooling services provider, has recycled 11 tons of paper used in its offices and plants.    According to HE Ahmad Bin Shafar, Chief...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 9 August, 2015 7:21 am

​ADNOC Distribution to Regulate Sale of LPG Cylinders in Service Stations across Emirate of Abu Dhabi by 8 September

Invites beneficiaries to register for free pre-paid Rahal e-Gas cards ahead of deadline ADNOC Distribution sets monthly quotas for families and individual Rahal e-Gas card holders  In a bid to regulate the sale of subsidised LPG cylinders across the emirate of Abu Dhabi, ADNOC...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 6 August, 2015 11:21 am

Additional 75.5 million sqft were added to district cooling systems in Middle East in 2014

According to the latest International District Energy Association (IDEA)’s report on growth in District Energy, the Middle East region recorded the addition of additional 75,459,748 sqft to district cooling systems in 2014.    Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 6 August, 2015 1:45 am

Carbon Clean Solutions Awarded as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum

 Carbon Clean Solutions (CCS), a London-based energy technology company, was awarded today as one of the World Economic Forum’s “technology pioneers”, a selection of the world’s most innovative companies. CCS was founded by two graduates from the Indian Institute of...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 5 August, 2015 4:27 am

Solar power plant set to open in Aflaj

The solar-power plant, “Layla,” in Aflaj province, will be opened shortly, Saleh Al-Awaji, chairman of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), has said. The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) is one of the signatories, along with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and Taqnia...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 4 August, 2015 1:11 pm

GCC-Implications of UAE’s Fuel Deregulation

In a pragmatic move aimed at boosting fiscal health and reducing domestic oil consumption in the UAE, the nation’s Ministry of Energy announced that transport fuel prices would be deregulated as of 1 August 2015. With GCC economies steadily embracing market oriented reforms, the surprise move ...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 4 August, 2015 6:18 am

Solar powered palm trees boost Dubai's smart plans

Solar panel powered-palm tree inspired Wi-Fi stations have become the latest addition to the smart city technology of Dubai.   Umm Suqeim Beach and Za’abeel Park are the first two locations for the Smart Palms which provide free wireless internet access. They also give information...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 3 August, 2015 7:25 am

Ajman CP views Strategic Plan 2016-2018

The Ajman Strategic Plan 2016-2018 seeks to introduce international best practices and standards and contribute to government efforts aimed at securing better living standards for both citizens and expatriate residents in consistence with holistic progress being witnessed by the UAE, H.H. Sheikh...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 3 August, 2015 3:55 am

Empower offers Summer Internship to UAE university students in August

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (EMPOWER), the world’s largest district cooling services provider,has launched a training programme in which many UAE students are being familiarized with skills needed in district cooling industry.    The company selected students...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 3 August, 2015 3:12 am

UAE Motorists Urged to Adopt Fuel Efficient Vehicles in Reaction to Fuel Subsidy Revision

In reaction to the UAE government recently revising fuel subsidies, industry experts today urged motorists to adopt fuel-efficient vehicles to save on petrol costs and support the UAE’s sustainable transportation agenda.   Starting on 1 August 2015, the UAE Ministry of Energy,...

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