National Energy Efficiency Plan Sets 34 Initiatives Through 2050

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has introduced a national plan for energy efficiency and demand management extending to 2050, outlining 34 initiatives aimed at improving energy and water use across key sectors.
The programme establishes a National Team for Energy and Water Demand Management, chaired by the ministry’s undersecretary and composed of 30 representatives from 28 government and sector entities. The team is tasked with coordinating implementation and strengthening cooperation between institutions involved in energy and water management.
Five technical committees have also been formed to oversee the plan’s execution across priority areas. These groups will focus on policy coordination, sector oversight and the monitoring of progress toward efficiency targets.
As part of the programme, 16 initiatives have been prioritised for rollout within the next five years. These focus on improving efficiency in the built environment, transport systems, industrial activity and the agricultural sector.
The framework aims to promote more efficient energy and water consumption through coordinated national action, while strengthening institutional governance and technical oversight to support long-term sustainability objectives.