TO: All Business Units of Dubai World, Their Clients, Green Building Consultants, Commissioning Authorities and relevant stakeholders.
SUBJECT: Sustainability and Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings / Facilities
DATE: 22nd August 2010
Dear Stakeholders,
Greetings from EHS.
At the outset, we would like to thank you for demonstrating your support and commitment to EHS initiatives on Green Buildings.
This circular has been initiated to stress the importance of energy conservation in existing building facility by highlighting the advantages and the strategies.
As you are aware, sustainable buildings besides playing a vital role in saving the environment, also present significant direct benefits to facility owners and operators in terms of:
a. Optimized power and water consumptions.
b. Lower operational costs (lower utility bills)
c. Reduced maintenance expenditures (better performance, lesser wear & tear)
d. Better indoor air quality
Further, it has been universally acclaimed that Existing buildings hold the key for sustainability and is looked upon as powe...