Abu Dhabi moves to ease peak power demand after electricity-saving trial

Dubai: Abu Dhabi has issued new rules for licensing energy aggregator companies to help manage electricity use during peak periods, following a trial that reduced power demand by up to 401 megawatts (MW). The move supports efforts to meet electricity needs by enabling consumers to adjust their consumption when demand is high.The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) said its 2025 Demand Response Pilot Project achieved an average load reduction of 251MW, compared with 106MW in 2024. More than 30 entities across the emirate’s economic sectors participated.