THE Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has signed implementation agreements for the first phase of the national programme, ‘Kafa’a’, aimed at improving energy efficiency in government buildings.
The agreements were signed with Saudi-based Quantum Energy Solutions and ESTA Middle East, both specialised in energy efficiency services.
EWA president Kamal Ahmed emphasised that the initiative represents a strategic step in national efforts to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. He noted that the first phase targets energy efficiency upgrades in 12 government buildings, as part of a wider plan to cover 20 buildings during the current year.
He added that the initiative is expected to save approximately 308 gigawatt-hours of electricity and reduce carbon emissions by nearly 154,000 tonnes by 2040, making it one of the kingdom’s flagship projects supporting the goal of carbon neutrality.
The current phase includes buildings belonging to several ministries, including the ministries of Education, Health and Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments as well as the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities.
Launched in December 2023, the programme is a national initiative designed to reduce electricity consumption in both public and private sector buildings.
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