Empower wins 2 Gold awards

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has topped off a stellar year by winning two golden awards for ‘Total Number of Buildings’, and ‘Total Square Footage’ committed to district cooling services outside North America’ at a special ceremony held as part of the 108th International District Energy Association’s (IDEA) Annual Conference & Tradeshow in Scottsdale from 26th to 29th June 2017.
The awards were received amidst an international recognition to Empower’s efforts to improve its district cooling services locally and internationally.
Empower was selected as the winner of these awards for adopting advanced infrastructure systems and providing world-class cooling services to a variety of areas. This is also a global recognition to the company’s instrumental role in popularising the use of district cooling technology which is considered an environmentally friendly and economical solution for use in residential as well as commercial buildings, hotels and other facilities.
The awards also recognise Empower’s capabilities to save significant amounts of resources in operational costs, preserve energy and protect the environment.
"We're pleased to be recognised as a winner at IDEA Awards," said Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower."At Empower, we care about our community and our operations are aligned to address the most pressing issues by developing new and innovative technologies. These awards are reflections of our determination, motivation and persistence to deliver our message which serves our nation and the world and we look forward to continuing this legacy in the years to come," added Bin Shafar.
Empower’s district cooling technology is more sustainable and environmentally-friendly than conventional air conditioning systems and uses innovative cooling technology, which reduce energy consumptions so as to contribute to meet carbon neutral commitment. The prestigious win reflects Empower’s successful strategy to enhance and maintain green-living of the region.
"District cooling has emerged as one of the best solutions of energy optimisation in recent years. While the award is a testament to Empower’s commitment to adopting advanced infrastructure systems and providing world-class cooling services to a variety of areas, it also recognises Empower’s capabilities to save significant amounts of resources in operational costs, preserve energy and protect the environment. We are privileged to be associated with this iconic win, which drives us closer to realising Dubai 2021 Vision," concluded Ahmad bin Shafar.

Source: WAM