Saudi Energy Efficiency Center - An Nakheel

The center's specialties: Establishing national energy efficiency programs and defining indicators, goals, plans and policies related thereto. Propose projects for energy efficiency regulations in coordination with the relevant authorities. Issuing technical regulations, standards and procedures that achieve energy efficiency, including building and district cooling standards. Contributing with the relevant authorities in setting the standard specifications for devices, equipment, lighting systems, transportation means, etc., in order to achieve energy efficiency. Setting the appropriate foundations to help manage the energy efficiency cards program in coordination with the relevant authorities. Setting the necessary rules for licensing and qualifying energy efficiency service providers, in preparation for completing the necessary regulatory requirements. Contributing with the relevant authorities in setting the necessary rules related to energy efficiency tests. Providing technical and consulting services in the field of energy audit, measurement and verification. Preparing the national guide for measurement and verification of energy efficiency services, publishing it, and following up on its updating. Monitor compliance with energy efficiency standards and take all measures to achieve this. Preparing periodic reports on energy efficiency in the Kingdom in cooperation with the relevant authorities. Obtaining information and documents related to energy efficiency from any person using energy, and developing the necessary databases to achieve the center’s tasks in cooperation with the relevant authorities. Preparing periodic reports on energy production and consumption in the Kingdom, in cooperation with the relevant authorities. Encourage studies and research in areas related to energy efficiency and support. Encouraging investment and financing in areas aimed at achieving energy efficiency. Encourage the establishment of training programs in areas related to energy efficiency. Approval of professional training programs and donors for certificates specialized in training in energy efficiency fields. Coordination and follow-up to prepare energy efficiency curricula and activities in general, higher and vocational education in cooperation with relevant educational authorities and institutions. Holding exhibitions, conferences, programs and seminars, and cooperating with the concerned authorities to spread awareness in the field of energy efficiency. Carrying out communication and international cooperation and representing the Kingdom externally in the fields of energy efficiency to benefit from the experiences of other countries. Concluding memoranda of understanding and agreements with international and regional bodies, as well as with local government bodies and non-governmental bodies, companies and institutions, in areas related to energy efficiency.

The Saudi Energy Efficiency Center was established by Cabinet Resolution No. (363) dated 11/24/1431 AH. Then issued another decision of the Council of the distinguished number (16) of 17/1/1433 AH approving the organization of the center, which included detailed functions and a number of relevant articles and resources center role. 3 Rajab 1439 AH March 20, 2018 issued the approval of the Council of Ministers call (353) on the new organization of the Saudi Center for Energy Efficiency. Target: The center aims to rationalize energy production and consumption so as to ensure upgradation in the Kingdom and unify efforts in this field, whether between government agencies or non-governmental organizations. Organizing Board of the Center: According to the decision of the distinguished cabinet, the center has a board of directors in which a number of government entities and state-owned companies are represented, and the council is the dominant authority to manage the affairs of the center and conduct its affairs, and takes all the necessary decisions to achieve its purposes within the limits of what is included in the provisions of the regulation