Dubai Supreme Council of Energy

What Dubai Supreme Council of Energy does

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) is the governing body tasked with energy policy development, planning, and cross-agency coordination across the emirate of Dubai. Established under the guidance of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, with the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 developed in 2010 and launched in 2011, DSCE coordinates eight member entities spanning the full Dubai energy ecosystem: DEWA, Department of Petroleum Affairs, Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL), Dubai Equipment Corporation, ENOC, Dubai Petroleum, Dubai Municipality, and RTA. The Council is chaired by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, with HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer (also MD&CEO of DEWA) as Vice Chairman and HE Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi as Secretary General. DSCE sets direction across flagship strategic programs including the Dubai Demand Side Management (DSM) Strategy 2050 targeting 30% reduction in electricity and water consumption by 2030, the Shams Dubai rooftop solar program, the Green Mobility Initiative, the Circle Dubai waste-reduction initiative, and the Zero-Emissions Public Transportation in Dubai 2050 strategy.

DSCE's technology and infrastructure footprint is implemented through member entities and includes the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park — the world's largest single-site solar park at 3,860 MW with a planned expansion to exceed 8,000 MW by 2030 — and the Warsan Waste-to-Energy Centre, the largest waste-to-energy facility in the Middle East processing up to 6,000 tonnes of municipal waste daily and exporting 145-165 MW of net electricity to the DEWA grid, achieving a 62% landfill diversion rate. Digital interfaces include the Taqati DSM portal and the My Energy My Responsibility public awareness platform. The Council has issued binding directives governing electric vehicle charging infrastructure (Directive 1 of 2017), LPG trading (Directive 3 of 2021), and joint field inspection regimes (Resolution 1 of 2022), and was designated as the regulator for petroleum products trading under Executive Council Resolution No. 85 of 2025.

DSCE does not operate a commercial revenue model. It is funded through the Government of Dubai's public budget and executes its mandate through regulatory directives, board meetings, and coordination with member entities and private sector partners. Notable disclosed outcomes include Dubai's 33% carbon emissions reduction in 2020 and 21% in 2021 — both exceeding original abatement targets — together with 11.8% electricity savings and 7.9% water savings delivered through DSM programs in 2020. The Council has obtained ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems certification and a Net-Zero Statement of Verification and Assurance Certificate (2023), and operates the Emirates Energy Award, which attracted 240 entries from 24 countries in its 2025 cycle.

Name

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy

Legal name

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy

Website

https://dubaisce.gov.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy is a Government of Dubai regulatory body that develops energy policy, coordinates eight member entities across Dubai's energy ecosystem, and oversees clean-energy, waste-to-energy, and demand-side management programs targeting 100% clean energy by 2050.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Budget and Mandates: DSCE operates as a government entity funded by public budget, implementing energy policy through regulatory mandates and coordination with government entities and private sector partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy is a government body that issues energy policy directives, coordinates sector strategy, and implements demand side management and clean energy programs across Dubai. It regulates petroleum products trading under Executive Council Resolution No. 85 of 2025 and oversees initiatives such as the Dubai Demand Side Management Strategy 2050 targeting 30% reduction in electricity and water consumption by 2030, the Shams Dubai rooftop solar program, the Green Mobility Initiative, and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.

Product overview

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy operates as a governing body for policy development and coordination of energy sources in Dubai. The organisation manages a portfolio of strategic programmes including the Dubai Demand Side Management (DSM) Strategy 2050, the Shams Dubai solar programme, the Green Mobility Initiative, and the Waste-to-Energy Centre. Key initiatives include Circle Dubai waste-reduction and the Zero-Emissions Public Transportation 2050 strategy. The organisation also oversees the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park and facilitates the Emirates Energy Award and World Green Economy Summit. The Taqati portal provides access to DSM sub-programmes covering building retrofits, efficient cooling, outdoor lighting, smart mobility, and consumer behaviour. As a government regulatory body rather than a product company, DSCE does not offer commercial software products with APIs or integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emirates Energy Award: A global platform celebrating excellence in clean energy and sustainability, organized by DSCE under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
• Taqati
• My Energy My Responsibility
• Shams Dubai
• Circle Dubai

Products and services

• Shams Dubai A building-level solar energy programme promoting distributed solar rooftops and Building Integrated PV (BIPV) across Dubai's building stock.
• Dubai Demand Side Management (DSM) Strategy 2050 Comprehensive strategy aiming to reduce electricity and water demand by 30% by 2030 through multiple efficiency programmes including building retrofits, efficient cooling, green buildings, and smart mobility.
• Green Mobility Initiative Government initiative promoting electric and hybrid vehicles adoption in Dubai, including the EV Green Charger charging station network infrastructure.
• Circle Dubai Dubai Municipality's waste-reduction initiative under the Clean Energy Strategy 2050, focusing on improving waste collection, sorting and recycling through advanced technologies.
• Zero-Emissions Public Transportation in Dubai 2050 RTA's strategy to transform Dubai's mass transit into a zero-emission fleet by expanding electric and hydrogen vehicles and strengthening supporting infrastructure.
• Warsan Waste-to-Energy Centre The largest waste-to-energy plant in the Middle East processing up to 6,000 tonnes of municipal waste daily and exporting 145-165 MW of net electricity to the DEWA grid, powering over 135,000 homes. Has achieved 62% landfill diversion rate.
• Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park The world's largest single-site solar park using the independent power producer model, reaching 3,860 MW capacity and projected to exceed 8,000 MW by 2030.
• Emirates Energy Award International award under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, celebrating excellence in clean energy and sustainability through multiple categories.
• Taqati (DSM Programme Portal) Online portal for Demand Side Management programmes including building retrofits, consumer behaviour, efficient cooling, outdoor lighting, fuel efficiency, and smart mobility initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dubai reduced carbon emissions by 33% in 2020 (exceeding 16% target) and 21% in 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026DSCE and MBRF explored enhancing institutional cooperation to support knowledge economy and innovation in the energy sector. HE Ahmed Butti Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of DSCE, welcomed HE Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, for discussions on knowledge exchange and collaboration.
• Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEWA is a core member entity of DSCE, implementing clean energy projects including the MBR Solar Park and EV Green Charger initiative. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer serves as Vice Chairman of DSCE and MD&CEO of DEWA.
• Emirates Environmental Group (EEG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEEG hosted 2026 panel discussion in Dubai featuring DSCE representatives alongside Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, University of Sharjah, and private sector to discuss renewable energy integration, grid stability, and green hydrogen solutions.
• World Green Economy Organization (WGEO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGEO co-organizes the annual World Green Economy Summit with DEWA and DSCE. DSCE, DEWA, and WGEO participated jointly in COP events supporting UAE's leadership in sustainability.
• Dubai Carbon Centre of ExcellenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on State of Green Economy Report 2021 and previous editions, compiling sustainability metrics for Dubai.
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on State of Green Economy Report compilation and World Green Economy Summit co-organization.
• Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSCE hosted online meeting with CEBC industry leaders to discuss future of mobility in Dubai, led by HE Ahmad Buti al Muhairbi.
• Expo 2020 Dubai and Siemens EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Green Hydrogen project inauguration at Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in 2021 - first-of-its-kind in MENA region.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Dubaisce
• Facebookfacebook.com/dubaisce
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dubaisupremecouncilofenergy

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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