Amman:The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and rationalizing energy consumption in GAM's buildings and facilities.
According to Jordan News Agency, the agreement also focuses on building the capacity of GAM's staff through specialized training in the field of energy efficiency. The MoC was signed by Minister of Energy Dr. Saleh Kharabsheh and Chairman of the GAM Committee Ahmad Malkawi.
The initiative, described by Kharabsheh as central to the sector's strategy, aims to foster a culture of energy conservation. He emphasized the importance of this partnership in reinforcing GAM's role in promoting energy conservation practices, setting a benchmark for other government institutions.
Malkawi highlighted the memo as a reflection of GAM's commitment to sustainable practices and reducing excessive energy consumption, which is expected to result in positive environmental and economic impacts. The collaboration is also anticipated to aid Amman's strategy to become a sustainable city.
The Ministry will implement the cooperation terms through its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund Directorate and Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Directorate. This includes providing technical assistance to improve energy efficiency and rationalize energy consumption in GAM's key buildings and facilities.
The collaboration will also involve developing a roadmap for the construction and building sector in Amman, supporting the city's objectives of improving energy efficiency and promoting sustainable practices. The memo aims to expand joint technical and institutional cooperation, fostering the exchange of expertise and knowledge, and supporting projects focused on energy conservation across GAM's facilities.