DUBAI, UAE, 3 July 2024: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) said its Business Bay 05 District Cooling Plant, received LEED Gold rating from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Making the announcement through a Press Release Empower said the recognition for the plant is a result of the successful adherence to the LEED standards set by the USGBC. The award, Empower said, marks the sixth gold certification achieved by Empower for its “state-of-the-art District Cooling plants”, after Business Bay 02 and 03, Za’abeel, Al Barsha Heights and JVC.

Empower said the achievement has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental protection, reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its portfolio of assets that have previously received similar accolades.

H.E. Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower, said; “Empower strives to be a leader in environmentally friendly cooling. We go beyond building District Cooling Plants to achieve the highest green building standards, by establishing a sustainable model to save energy without harming the environment and its resources, taking into account the architectural design of Dubai’s evolving urban environment.

“To this end, we work closely with various government entities for Dubai to achieve the desired goal as envisaged in its carbon reduction strategy, and Empower has a long history of notable operational achievements in accelerating the transformation of its large portfolio of plant assets to keep pace the government’s strategy.”

Empower said the Business Bay 05 District Cooling Plant operates with smart and innovative technologies that have received global appreciation. In addition, the plant is equipped with Thermal Energy Storage (TES), which contributes to saving a significant amount of electrical energy, Empower said. The plant, Empower said, also uses Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) technology to reduce freshwater consumption and preserve natural resources.