The German Energy Academy (GEA) in Jordan held a coordination meeting with the Jordan Restaurants Association at the German Jordanian University (GJU) to discuss preparations for the upcoming phase of its programs. This initiative comes as part of the Academy’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the practical implementation of energy efficiency measures and expand its activities to include vital economic sectors across the Kingdom.
During the meeting, participants discussed the implementation of field energy audit programs targeting Jordan’s restaurant sector, which comprises nearly 1,400 establishments. The initiative aims to assess current energy consumption patterns and identify opportunities for improvement in line with international best technical practices, contributing to reduced operational costs and enhanced energy efficiency.
The discussions also addressed mechanisms for conducting on-site energy audits, analyzing energy consumption patterns, and identifying economically viable measures, in addition to proposing practical and applicable solutions to support businesses in optimizing their energy use.
Professor Aiman Al-Batayneh, Director of the Training Program at GJU. emphasized the importance of focusing on the practical dimension of energy efficiency programs, noting that the next phase requires the implementation of real field projects capable of delivering tangible impact across the targeted sectors.
Participants further highlighted that this direction aligns with the growing need to adopt energy efficiency solutions across various sectors, particularly considering rising energy costs and their economic implications.
The meeting was attended by Ms. Eliana Jneineh, representing the Jordan Restaurants Association; Mr. Rafael Wiese, Project Manager of the Academy; Eng. Ghaith Bani Abdulrahman, Energy Advisor; Ms. Hana Sawaqed, Energy Advisor at the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ); Professor Aiman Al-Batayneh, Director of the Training Program at German Jordanian University; Professor Mustafa Jaradat, International Cooperation Officer for the Academy project; in addition to the training team, Eng. Mohamad Al Shrouf and Eng. Marah Al Dalqamoni.
