Partners with Honeywell and Signify to enhance energy efficiency of Business Bay Executive Towers
Dubai Properties, a member of Dubai Holding, has completed the installment of energy-saving systems in its communities that will offset an estimated 1,450 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions annually.
The master developer enlisted Honeywell and Signify (formerly known as Phillips Lighting), the world leader in lighting, to carry out energy efficiency upgrades at its Business Bay Executive Towers development as it continues its drive towards enhancing the sustainability of its communities.
The enhancements include the upgrade of building systems and facilities in 11 towers, which will lead to 3.3mn KW/hr of energy savings annually, an approximate saving of AED 1.5mn in energy bills. The resulting CO2 emissions offset is equivalent to removing 310 cars from the road for one year or planting 336 trees.
“We are deeply committed to creating sustainable and energy efficient communities, and this is yet another step in the right direction,” affirmed Raed Al Nuaimi, Group CEO, Dubai Properties.
In keeping with Dubai’s efforts to double energy efficiency by 2030, Dubai Properties collaborated with Signify to retro-fit the existing lighting in 11 residential buildings and corresponding parking area to LED lights, a total of 16,000 light points, ultimately resulting in improved comfort levels for residents and visitors to the community.
“Retrofitting buildings to make them more energy efficient can have a huge beneficial impact on the environment, additionally the financial impact can also be vast. We are very pleased to partner with Dubai Properties on this project,” asserted Goktug Gur, President and CEO of Signify in Middle East, Turkey and Pakistan.
“Honeywell is focused on building a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world, and we are committed to helping our customers in Dubai and across the UAE achieve better energy efficiency, cut costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Paolo Cervini, president for Honeywell Building Solutions, Middle East, Russia, Turkey and Africa.
