In preparation for implementing the “Kafa'a" Programme:
“EWA" Signs Agreement with “Etihad Esco"
The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) in the Kingdom of Bahrain has announced signing a partnership agreement with Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO), a subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The primary objective of this collaboration is the successful implementation the "Kafa'a" program, as a vital step towards establishing a ESCO (Energy Services Company) in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
EWA considers that partnering with Etihad ESCO will ensure the successful implementation of “Kafa'a", due to the company's extensive experience, extending to 11 years in the field of energy efficiency by implementing a similar program in hundreds of buildings in Dubai.
EWA confirms that it is committed to achieving its strategic goals in improving energy efficiency and reducing electricity consumption aiming to reduce carbon emissions to achieve net-zero by 2060.
The “Kafa'a" program aims to reduce electricity consumption in buildings with high consumption, in the public and private sectors, in partnership with Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).
On this occasion, His Excellency Eng. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of EWA, reiterated the Authority's commitment to its strategic plan towards improving energy efficiency and reducing electricity consumption with the aim of reducing its carbon emissions, in a way that contributes to achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2060.
The President noted that the "Kafa'a" programme aims to reduce electricity consumption in high-consumption buildings in the public and private sectors in the Kingdom by benefiting from energy services companies. This will contribute to raising efficiency and reducing consumption.
He added that cooperation with Etihad ESCO will help implement the “Kafa'a" programme and achieve its goals,adding that the company has 11 years of experience in improving energy efficiency, having implemented a similar programme in hundreds of buildings in Dubai.
On his part, His Excellency Mr. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, CEO of DEWA, expressed appreciation for the partnership with EWA, seeing it as a valuable addition for both entities. He further affirmed that the company would enhance the partnership by providing advisory services to implement energy-efficient solutions in buildings, reducing energy costs and supporting EWA's strategic goals.