Moroccan Agency Wins Prestigious Energy Efficiency Award
As part of Moroccan-Spanish cooperation, the Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency (AMEE) was awarded the prestigious ‘Energy Efficiency Government Initiative and Leadership Excellence Award 2023’ at the Retrofit Tech Summit & Awards in the MENA region. This recognition celebrates the ‘Support Program for the improvement of living conditions and service provision of social establishments,’ implemented in collaboration with the Andalusian Agency for International Development Cooperation (AACID) and the Junta de Andalucía (Spain).
Retrofit Tech is a leading platform for professionals involved in energy efficiency, sustainability, and building renovation in the MENA region. The annual summit brings together key stakeholders to share insights, learn from industry best practices, and discover innovative technologies to achieve sustainable goals.
This category recognizes government and private sector initiatives that promote energy efficiency and renovation in the MENA region. The AMEE’s award-winning program specifically targets social establishments in northern Morocco, focusing on:
Improving access to hot water: Installation of solar water heating systems for rural health centers.
Enhancing schooling conditions: Electrification of rural schools through solar photovoltaic systems.
Establishing sustainable energy services: Implementation of quality and sustainable energy services.
Optimizing energy consumption: Installation of solar collectors and low-consumption lighting in public facilities.
Strengthening management: Conducting energy audits and providing recommendations for optimization.
Preserving equipment performance: Implementing rigorous technical monitoring and training for maintenance staff.
* Communicating with beneficiaries: Implementing a comprehensive communication and information plan.
This project aligns with various national strategies for energy, environment, sustainable development, and the green economy, contributing to the Moroccan government’s exemplary initiatives.