Enpark Wins 'Company of the Year' Category in Alternative Energy Awads 2008

Award Recognises ENPARK’s Role in Spreading Sustainability Concept Region-wide

The Energy and Environment Park (ENPARK), a sustainable community model for commercial and residential use and a member of TECOM Business Parks, won the ‘Company of the Year’ category at the Alternative Energy Awards 2008 for its significant role in raising awareness about sustainability concept in the region.

Organised by Future Fuels magazine, a specialised publication on global energy market and trends, the awards are presented to individuals, renewable energy companies, developers, scientists and governments whose work further the development and use of sustainable energy sources in the region.
Ali Bin Towaih, Executive Director of ENPARK, received the award at a gala ceremony held at the Hiltonia Beach Club, Abu Dhabi.

Ali Bin Towaih said: “We are honoured to receive the Alternative Energy Awards in the Company of the Year category. The award is a recognition of our relentless effort in spreading the sustainability and environment concept in the region.

“ENPARK has established itself as a pioneer in its drive to promote a carbon-neutral environment in the UAE. Our aim is to create a healthier and more sustainable future for the future generation and the award will motivate us further in achieving our objective.”

Focusing on the positive steps to give credit and encouragement to developments in renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainability, the Alternative Energy Awards given away by Future Fuels magazine aim to promote widespread use of clean, sustainable energy for the environmental, social and economic benefits.

As the master developer, ENPARK is working aggressively to provide an infrastructure that will assist the sustainability ambitions of each facility in the free zone. The infrastructure targets to incorporate adequate recycling centres, waste water treatment plant and network that will provide treated water for landscaping purposes and water closets, district cooling network and other green features. The project aims to utilize solar photo-voltaic powered streetlights and other applications of clean technology.