Abu Dhabi DoE updates violation lists for developers, businesses; fines up to $2.72mln

Abu Dhabi DoE updates violation lists for developers, businesses; fines up to $2.72mln

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) announced on Wednesday that it has updated its list of violations and administrative fines that will affect all licensed entities, real estate developers, facility owners, energy services companies and individuals.Some UAE companies could face hefty fines worth up to 10 million UAE dirhams ($2.72 million) for violating government rules related to the provision of electricity, water, district cooling and wastewater services.The energy department identified 72 violations, with fines ranging from 2,000 to 10 million dirhams. New violations include restricting, distorting, or preventing competition in the sector, or damaging consumer and public interests.“The new rules aim to ensure that entities providing wastewater management, district cooling, water or electricity services adhere to the terms of their licenses, which protect customers and end users,” the Department