Dubai Holding Community Management (DHCM) and Al Etihad Energy Services (Etihad ESCO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives across communities managed by DHCM.
The partnership will combine DHCM’s sustainability-focused community management approach with Etihad ESCO’s expertise in energy management to implement projects aimed at optimizing energy consumption, improving monitoring and metering systems, and introducing innovative energy efficiency solutions.
The agreement was signed by Francis Giani, Chief Community Management Officer at DHCM, and Dr. Waleed Al Nuaimi, CEO of Etihad ESCO. Under the MoU, the two entities will focus on three key areas:
Implementing energy optimization and efficiency projects
Introducing solar energy solutions for communities
Facilitating knowledge exchange to develop and pilot new sustainability initiatives.
The collaboration will enable residents, owners and partners across DHCM communities to benefit from energy-efficient systems, renewable energy options, advanced monitoring tools and greater awareness of environmental impact.
Waleed Al Nuaimi CEO – Etihad ESCO
“Our partnership with Dubai Holding Community Management exemplifies our mission to lead the transformation of Dubai’s built environment through innovative energy efficiency solutions. By integrating solar, retrofit, and smart metering technologies, we aim to create measurable impact aligned with the Dubai Demand Side Management Strategy and the UAE’s broader sustainability goals.”
Francis Giani, Chief Community Management Officer, DHCM, said that, “We are delighted to partner with Etihad ESCO to create a positive, long-term impact, driven by a shared, future-focused purpose and aligned with Dubai’s Demand Side Management Strategy 2050. Etihad ESCO’s technical expertise and leadership in energy efficiency align seamlessly with our vision to foster sustainable utilities, practices and lifestyles within our communities.”
