How to Read Your DEWA Bill for GHG Reporting

Your DEWA Bill Is a GHG Reporting Goldmine

For most Dubai businesses, the single largest source of Scope 2 emissions is electricity consumption — and that data is on your DEWA bill. Understanding how to read it is the first step toward accurate GHG reporting.

What to Look For on Your Bill

• Account number — your unique DEWA premise number, needed for multi-site tracking
• Billing period — ensure your 12 months align with your reporting year
• Electricity consumption in kWh — this is your activity data for Scope 2. Use kWh, not AED
• Water consumption — measured in imperial gallons, typically a minor component

UAE Grid Emission Factors

The commonly used UAE grid emission factor is approximately 0.4 kg CO2e per kWh. This accounts for the UAE's electricity generation mix (predominantly natural gas with growing solar and nuclear). The factor varies slightly by emirate:

• Dubai (DEWA) — gradually reducing due to solar investments
• Abu Dhabi (ADDC/TRANSCO) — lower due to Barakah nuclear plant
• Northern Emirates (SEWA/FEWA) — may differ based on local generation

Step-by-Step Calculation

Step 1: Collect 12 months of DEWA bills. Extract kWh from each.

Step 2: Sum annual consumption. Example: 57,000 kWh total (notice summer months are 30-40% higher due to AC).

Step 3: Apply the emission factor: 57,000 kWh × 0.4 kg CO2e/kWh = 22,800 kg CO2e

Step 4: Convert to tonnes: 22,800 / 1,000 = 22.8 tCO2e

A simpler example: 50,000 kWh × 0.4 = 20 tCO2e — a typical medium office in Dubai.

Common Pitfalls

• Using AED instead of kWh — financial amounts don't equal energy consumption
• Missing months — contact DEWA for reprints or check the DEWA app
• Forgetting district cooling — not on your DEWA bill, get data from your provider
• Multiple premises — aggregate all DEWA accounts

Let SmartFenek Do the Math

SmartFenek automates this — upload your bill and get instant results. Our platform extracts kWh data automatically, applies the correct UAE emission factors, and generates MOCCAE-compliant Scope 2 calculations in seconds.