Aqaba, Sept. 8 (Petra) — The Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy
Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) held a workshop in Aqaba to introduce its
programs targeting vital sectors.

The workshop was attended by a representative of Minister of Energy
and Mineral Resources Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, Secretary-General of the
Ministry Amani Al-Azzam, and representatives of relevant institutions
and sectors.

Al-Azzam stressed the importance of improving energy efficiency and
promoting energy conservation across various sectors, noting that the
National Energy Strategy aims to improve energy-use efficiency by 15
percent by 2035.

She also highlighted the partnership with the Aqaba Special Economic
Zone Authority (ASEZA), which has included several projects,
including the replacement of lighting units in municipalities and the
implementation of programs in mosques, hotels, and other facilities,
contributing to improving energy efficiency in Aqaba.

Rasmi Hamza, JREEEF Executive Director, stressed the importance of
energy audits in identifying areas of energy waste and potential
savings within facilities. He said diagnostic studies help facilities
determine priority measures and begin with lower-cost solutions that
can deliver quicker returns.

Hamza also presented successful projects implemented by the Fund in
the hotel sector in Aqaba and Petra, which contributed to improving
energy efficiency and reducing operating costs. He stressed the
importance of expanding such models to other economic and vital
sectors.

ASEZA Commissioner for Environmental Affairs Nidal Al-Aouran stressed
the importance of continuing cooperation among institutions and
expanding investment in energy-efficiency and renewable-energy
projects. He called for strengthening the role of commercial banks in
providing accessible financing for such projects.

The workshop is part of efforts to introduce the Fund’s programs,
build on successful experiences, and strengthen cooperation between
the public and private sectors, contributing to economic savings and
environmental sustainability across various sectors.

//Petra//WH