DUBAI, UAE, 18 October 2021: The Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further comply with harmonised energy-efficiency policies, codes and regulations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, AHRI said through a Press release.

The agreement outlines shared goals for both organisations and encourages regional dialogue with stakeholders on building performance, energy conservation and environmental sustainability, AHRI said. The two associations will collaborate on several activities, including joint advocacy efforts, to accelerate implementation of recognised testing and rating standards, it said. Promoting product certification programmes, and compliance and verification mechanisms through the MoU will support the region’s efforts relating to green building codes and exceeding minimum energy performance standards, it added.

“It is a great opportunity to join hands with AHRI and focus on energy efficiency initiatives, in line with the regional commitments under COP21, UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050, and several demand-side management and energy strategies by the Emirates of the UAE,” said H.E. Dr. Nasser Saidi, Chairman, CEBC. Stephen Yurek, President and CEO, AHRI, added, “As a leading organization in the development of standards, environmental, and energy guidelines with an emphasis on industry-government cooperation, we are delighted to enter into this partnership with the CEBC and work toward raising the bar of energy efficiency in the MENA region.”