Energy Policies Program Monitoring

Q2 2025 Update

Current Issued DOE Policies – Q2 2025 (2/3) DOE Logo
Due Date for aposition on Policy Validity KPI Identified / Proposed KPI Description
Business Continuity Management Policy for the Energy Sector
Issued on 20 Dec 2018 (Amended in 2023)
Business Continuity & Sector Risk Directorate
1 Jan
2027
KPI Icon Avg. Sector Score to comply with NCEMA Standard %, based on audit report issued jointly between ADCMC and DOE
Policy for Energy Production from Waste
Issued on 23 Dec 2020
Planning & Energy Markets Directorate
1 Sept
2026
KPI Icon Energy Production from Waste (GWh) – Annual KPI
Water Management in District Cooling Plants Policy
Issued on 01 Sep 2022
Policy Development Directorate
1 June
2026
KPI Icon KPI 1: Number of Cooling Plan Submissions
KPI 2: Zero Liquid Discharge Submissions
Regulatory Policy for Clean Energy Certificates – Issued on 29 Aug 2021
Planning & Energy Markets Directorate
1 Sept
2025
KPI Icon KPI 1: Number of Cooling Plan Submissions
KPI 2: Zero Liquid Discharge Submissions
Standby Generators Policy for Critical Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi
- ADCMC
1 Sept
2025
KPI Icon KPI will be identified and approved by ADCMC in coordination with DOE
KPI Identified
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Exceed Target
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On Target
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Off Target
KPI Identified Icon
KPI Identified,
not yet reported
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KPI not Identified
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Policies Under Development – Q3 2025 DOE Logo
Target Timeline Policy Status Proposed KPI
Captive Generation Policy
Policy Development Directorate
NA KPI Icon # of Captive Generation Licensed (Annual KPI)
Energy Efficient Appliances Policy
Energy Efficiency Team Directorate
Q3 2025 KPI Icon To be confirmed after issuing the policy
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) policy
Planning & Energy Market Directorate (Under Assessment)
Q4 2024 KPI Icon Submitted for SCFEA approval
(pending)
Hydrogen Licensing Framework
Planning & Energy Markets Directorate
Q4 2025 KPI Icon TDB
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Policy Monitoring & Evaluation Procedure Pilot outcomes Overview :
Pilot Phase :
Status On Track
Remaining
Completed
Deliverables
Demand Response
  • Monitoring
  • Evaluation
  • Increased the target to 250 MW for 2025
  • If 2025 findings are successful, Policy Target will be changed to 1000 MW in 2026/2027
District Cooling
  • Monitoring`
  • Evaluation
Steps District Cooling Policy Demand Response Policy
Prepare implementation plan (form) Completed Completed
Monitoring Stage:
Prepare Monitoring plan (form) Completed Completed
Review KPI’s Completed On going
Evaluation Stage:
Analyze data Completed Completed
Validate findings In Progress Completed
Disseminate use & learning:
Draft / Final Report On going On going
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Policy Monitoring & Evaluation Procedure outcomes Overview :
In Progress:
Status On Track
Policy Issuance Owner Review Date
Energy Efficiency in Government Buildings Policy 2018 Energy Efficiency 01 - March 2025
Waste to Energy Policy 2020 Planning & Energy Markets 01 - March 2025
Recycled Water Policy 2021 Policy Development 01 - March 2025
Sector Risk Policy 2024 BCM 01 - March 2025
Steps Status
Recycle Water Policy Waste to Energy Policy EE Government Policy Sector Risk Policy
Prepare implementation plan (form) Completed Completed Completed Completed
Monitoring Stage:
Prepare Monitoring plan (form) Completed Completed Completed Completed
1. Monitor policy implementation plan In Progress Completed Completed In Progress
2. Review data required & frequency In Progress Completed Completed In Progress
3. Review responsibility matrix In Progress Completed Completed In Progress
4. Review KPI’s In Progress Completed Completed In Progress
5. Communicate with stakeholders In Progress Completed In Progress In Progress
Evaluation Stage:
Prepare Evaluation plan (forms) In Progress In Progress In Progress In Progress
Draft / Final Report In Progress In Progress In Progress In Progress
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Policy Monitoring & Evaluation Procedure Next Steps :
Upcoming:
Policy Issuance Owner Review Date
Regulatory Policy for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2022 Policy Development 01 - Sep - 2025
Business Continuity Management Policy for the Energy 2018 Business Continuity & Crises Management 01 - Sep - 2025
Abu Dhabi Low Carbon Hydrogen Public Policy 2024 Planning & Energy Markets 01 - Sep - 2025
Regulatory Policy for Low Carbon Water Production Certificate 2024 Planning & Energy Markets 01 - Sep - 2025
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Current Policies
Policies Scope
Energy Efficiency in Gov. Buildings Policy This policy aims to raise awareness, promote energy within Government entities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The policy comes in support of the approved Abu Dhabi Emirate Demand Side Management Strategy and Executive Council Circular No (3) of 2017 concerning the Manual of Water and Energy Rationalization at the Main Offices of the Government Entities and their Facilities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Water Tankering Policy This policy applies to all activities related to the water and wastewater services provided through tankers and aims to enhance tanker management in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

This policy applies to the licensed Network Companies (ADDC, AADC, and ADSSC), who are responsible for the distribution of drinking/non-drinking water and the collection of wastewater.

This policy also applies to the tankering industry and in particular any entity or individual undertaking the activity of drinking/non-drinking water or wastewater water tankering.
Recycled Water Policy This policy is applicable to all activities related to the studies and distribution of recycled water in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Regulatory Policy for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure This policy aims at defining the deployment framework for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in Abu Dhabi that supports the Department of Transport’s Low Emissions Vehicle Strategy and acts as an enabler for the EV transition opportunity and similarly supports Abu Dhabi’s readiness and appropriate scalability of EVSE requirements to meet future demand.
Regulatory Policy for Clean Energy Certificates This Policy sets out the implementation regulations for developing a clean energy certificate scheme (“Certificate Scheme”) in the Emirate, as a measure to support the carbon footprint reduction of power generation and to meet the growing interest of corporate clients and households to contribute to the fight against climate change.
Business Continuity Management Policy for the Energy Sector This policy concerning business continuity management aims to direct entities holding a license issued by the Department of Energy to develop and maintain a business continuity management program (BCM Program), in accordance with National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) Standard 7000 for Business Continuity Management, to ensure the continued performance of their prioritized activities (at a minimum) during and following an Emergency, Crisis, or Disaster.
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