Rabat, Morocco — Morocco’s inaugural National Energy Efficiency Day was held in Rabat, marking the launch of the country’s first Regional Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Plans. The event, organized by the Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency (AMEE) under the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, aimed to foster regional action and collaboration among various stakeholders.
The day’s activities included the presentation of the regional plans, a signing ceremony for partnership agreements, and discussions on integrating these plans into regional development programs, financing, and governance. The plans encompass all regions of Morocco and categorize energy consumption by territory and sector, such as transport, buildings, public lighting, industry, and agriculture.
Officials emphasized the aim to provide each region with a clear digital roadmap, highlighting energy consumption patterns, potential savings, and prioritized projects through 2030. The regional plans are expected to yield energy savings of 10% to 20% and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 15%, with an estimated investment potential of MAD 48 billion.
Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leïla Benali highlighted the importance of energy efficiency during a discussion, emphasizing the need for proactive mobilization amidst global uncertainty. She outlined ongoing efforts to deploy mechanisms across various sectors and build upon measures initiated during energy disruptions in 2022 and 2023, aiming to encourage citizens to reduce energy use while preserving purchasing power.
Agreements were signed to integrate the regional energy efficiency plans into regional development programs, including a framework partnership between the Association of Regions of Morocco, the Ministry of Energy Transition, and AMEE. Additionally, AMEE and the National Agency for Public Facilities (ANEP) agreed to implement the ASL label, Morocco’s first national benchmark for assessing and classifying public buildings based on sustainability and energy efficiency standards.
The next challenge, officials noted, is to transition from planning to execution, with local governments expected to lead the implementation on the ground.
Source: Morocco World News
