Frequently Asked Questions
The Regulatory and Supervisory Bureau for Electricity & Water (RSB) in Dubai is an independent
regulatory body responsible for overseeing and regulating the electricity, water and district
cooling sectors in the Emirate of Dubai. Within the District Cooling sector, its primary role is to
ensure fair practices, transparency, efficiency, and customer service.
The RSB plays a crucial role in safeguarding the interests of district cooling customers. It ensures
that service providers adhere to quality standards, pricing regulations, and customer service
guidelines. This helps maintain reliable and high-quality cooling services for customers in Dubai.
The RSB has several key responsibilities, including: - Technical Regulation: Setting and enforcing standards for district cooling services to ensure safe
and efficient operations. - Economic Regulation: Monitoring and controlling district cooling tariffs to ensure they remain
reasonable and competitive. - Consumer Protection: Safeguarding the rights of district cooling customers by addressing
complaints, ensuring fair billing, and promoting transparent communication. - Environmental Sustainability: Encouraging the use of eco-friendly technologies and practices
within the district cooling sector.
If you have any complaints or concerns about your district cooling service, you must make
reasonable efforts to resolve them directly with your service provider. In turn your service provider
will work to ensure your concerns are addressed. This includes escalation through the service
provider’s chain of management. If you have exhausted all avenues with your service provider
you may raise a complaint directly with the RSB. However, complaints that are raised
prematurely will not be processed, so please ensure every effort is made to solve your issue
directly with the service provider.
Yes, the RSB establishes and enforces quality standards that district cooling providers must
meet. This ensures that customers receive reliable and efficient cooling services while
maintaining high standards of operation and maintenance.
The RSB engages with district cooling stakeholders to develop a holistic view of where regulations
can benefit the sector. This collaborative approach ensures regulations stay relevant to the
latest industry practices and helps incentivize service providers to align with regulatory
requirements and deliver better services to customers.
The long-term goal of the RSB is to foster a competitive, efficient, and sustainable district cooling
sector that benefits both customers and the environment. By regulating the industry and ensuring
fair practices, the RSB contributes to Dubai's vision of becoming a global leader in energy
efficiency and sustainability while supporting its sustainable economic growth.
For more detailed or specific information, we recommend visiting the official website of the
Regulatory and Supervisory Bureau for District Cooling in Dubai.
The RSB engages with district cooling stakeholders to develop a holistic view of where regulations can benefit the sector. This collaborative approach ensures regulations stay relevant to the latest industry practices and helps incentivize service providers to align with regulatory requirements and deliver better services to customers.
You can visit the official website of the RSB for District Cooling in Dubai to access information,
updates, and resources related to their activities. The RSB publishes news, reports, and
announcements that can help you stay informed about their role in the district cooling sector.