- Morocco launched its first National Energy Efficiency Day in Rabat, highlighting regional action through the presentation of the first Regional Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation Plans.
- The plans cover transport, buildings, public lighting, industry, and agriculture, aiming for 10–20% energy savings and 15% CO₂ reduction.
Morocco held its first National Energy Efficiency Day in Rabat on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The country’s Regional Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation Plans were presented. Officials also signed partnerships to turn the plans into projects by 2030.
The Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency (AMEE) organized the event under the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development. Attendees included regional council presidents, walis, ministerial departments, public institutions, local officials, and civil society actors. In addition, the program had presentations, a signing ceremony, and panels on regional development, financing, and governance.
Meanwhile, the plans cover all regions of Morocco. They show energy consumption by sector and territory. Sectors include transport, buildings, public lighting, industry, and agriculture. The plans provide digital roadmaps. They show where energy is used, where savings are possible, and which projects to prioritise through 2030.
Moreover, officials said energy savings could reach 10–20% depending on the region. Carbon dioxide emissions could fall by 15%. The total investment potential for the projects is MAD 48 billion.
Furthermore, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leïla Benali spoke on the sidelines. She said energy efficiency is the second pillar of Morocco’s national energy strategy, launched in 2009. She also noted global uncertainty and the need for proactive action. Currently, efforts focus on transport, buildings, and public administration. They build on measures from the 2022–2023 energy disruptions.
Then, Benali said the government changed laws to reward energy-efficient behaviour. She added that the goal is to help citizens reduce energy use, protect purchasing power, and lower the national energy bill.
The event saw several agreements. The Association of Regions of Morocco, the Ministry of Energy Transition, and AMEE signed a framework to integrate energy plans into regional development programs. AMEE and the National Agency for Public Facilities (ANEP) agreed to roll out the ASL label. The label also measures sustainability and energy efficiency in public buildings.
The agreements also support awareness campaigns, technical training, and integration of regional plans into broader programs. Officials said local governments must lead the execution phase.