The policy report Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the Water Sector Policy is intended to serve as a tool for implementing an ambitious national program to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy usage in the water sector. If adhered, the policy guideline is expected to boost Jordan's energy autonomy by improving cost recovery, ensuring more productive use of energy, and reducing carbon emissions.
This policy report is an integral part of the national water strategy and related policies and action plans as the water scarcity poses a serious threat to Jordan's socio-economic status. This challenge is further intensified by the increasing population caused by the incoming refugees from neighboring countries, and transboundary and climate change issues. Hence, the policy shall enhance the ability for strategic planning of the water sector, thus contributing to sustainable development and the welfare of the society. The purpose of this policy is to improve the energy efficiency in the Jordanian water sector, to reduce water supply costs and accordingly to contribute to the growth of the Jordanian economy. This policy directs the utilization of renewable energy technologies for power supply at the water facilities, and consequently, reduces the volatility of the energy prices that are typically linked to fossil prices.
Policy targets until 2025 entail:
- 15 % reduction in the specific energy consumption of billed water corresponding to a 0.47 kg reduction of CO2 emissions for the production per each billed cubic meter of water.
- Raise the share of renewable energy resources in power consumption to 10% corresponding to a total saving of 0.31 kg of CO2 emissions per each billed cubic meter of water.