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The Moroccan Energy Investment Company (SIE) has launched an initiative offering energy audits to industrial firms, aiming to boost energy efficiency and sustainability.
Companies must meet eligibility criteria and co-finance audits, with a strong commitment to implementing recommended improvements either internally or through energy service partnerships.
The program is part of Morocco’s wider goal to cut energy consumption by 20% and achieve 52% renewable energy use by 2030, while also creating up to 100,000 new jobs.
The Moroccan Energy Investment Company (SIE) has unveiled a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing energy efficiency within the country’s industrial sector, marking a key milestone in Morocco’s ambitious energy transition journey.
Morocco World News reports that through a recently launched call for interest, SIE is inviting industrial companies to undergo comprehensive energy audits, part of a broader plan to modernize operations, cut costs, and promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies.
Under this program, selected companies will receive audits conducted according to rigorous Moroccan standards — NM ISO 50002 and NM EN 16247-3 — ensuring a structured evaluation of their energy consumption patterns. These audits will cover data analysis, measurement campaigns, technical and economic recommendations, and the drafting of detailed action plans for implementing energy-saving solutions.
“This initiative reflects our commitment to driving a greener, more efficient industrial sector,” SIE said in a statement, stressing the importance of energy savings in achieving Morocco’s national development goals.
To qualify for the program, companies must meet specific eligibility criteria, including maintaining an annual energy bill exceeding MAD 1.2 million (approximately $12,000). Furthermore, participants are expected to co-finance the audits: covering 50% of costs for audits up to MAD 100,000 ($10,000) or contributing a flat rate of MAD 50,000 ($5,000) for more expensive assessments.
Industrial companies to play key role in energy transformation
Participating companies are also required to commit technical staff to support the audit process and agree to implement the resulting recommendations. These changes can be carried out using their internal resources or through partnerships with certified energy service companies (ESCOs).
“This program is designed to be transformative, providing companies with both the tools and support they need to become leaders in energy efficiency,” SIE noted.
The move underscores Morocco’s larger strategy for achieving a 20% reduction in energy consumption by 2030, a key pillar of its national energy transition plan.
The country’s broader green strategy includes heavy investments in solar, wind, and hydrogen projects, with the goal of reaching 52% renewable energy in its national mix by 2030.
Energy efficiency is seen not just as an environmental imperative, but also as a major economic opportunity, with officials predicting that Morocco’s energy transition could create up to 100,000 new jobs by 2030.
Beyond reducing emissions, the initiative supports Morocco’s vision of becoming a regional hub for clean energy, offering sustainable industrial growth and helping industries align with global climate targets.
“By modernizing industrial operations today, Morocco is investing in a cleaner, more competitive economy for tomorrow,” an SIE representative concluded.
