Jordan's energy ministry presented a national road map for buildings and construction, developed with the German Energy Agency under the Jordanian-German Energy Partnership. Buildings account for more than 40% of Jordan's final energy use and over 60% of electricity consumption, so the sector is a major target for cutting emissions and energy bills. More than 70% of Jordan's buildings were constructed before energy efficiency codes were adopted, so the plan focuses on retrofitting existing buildings and applying codes to new construction. Green building standards are not mandatory yet, but the minister said they may become a global requirement, especially for industrial buildings. The road map also calls for public-private partnerships, modern technologies, and innovative financing models to speed up efficiency projects. The meeting also discussed licensing changes for energy auditing firms, which could widen the pool of companies able to perform audits. Details on specific targets, timelines, and funding are still thin, but the direction is clear and the retrofit potential is significant.
