Stout Energy Showcases Cooling-as-a-Service at the 11th RetrofitTech Event
Dubai, UAE – Stout Energy proudly participated in the 11th RetrofitTech MENA Summit, held at the prestigious Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection. The event brought together industry leaders, government representatives, sustainability experts, ESCOs, consultants, and key decision-makers committed to advancing energy efficiency across the region.
At the event, Stout Energy exhibited its flagship solution — Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) — a transformative model designed to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient cooling systems across the UAE without capital expenditure.
Driving Sustainable Cooling in the UAE
Cooling accounts for a significant portion of building energy consumption in the UAE, particularly in commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. RetrofitTech provided a valuable platform to discuss how innovative financing models can unlock large-scale energy savings while reducing carbon emissions.
Stout Energy’s CaaS model eliminates the traditional upfront CAPEX barrier that often delays or prevents critical HVAC upgrades. Under this model:
Stout Energy invests in high-efficiency cooling equipment.
Stout Energy manages design, installation, operations, and maintenance.
Clients pay a predictable monthly service fee.
Energy and operational savings are shared, ensuring mutual benefit.
This approach enables building owners to modernize aging cooling infrastructure, improve system reliability, and reduce carbon emissions — all without capital investment.
Strong Industry Engagement
The 11th RetrofitTech event was attended by several dignitaries and senior industry professionals from across the UAE’s energy and sustainability ecosystem. The summit fostered meaningful discussions around decarbonization strategies, performance contracting, regulatory frameworks, and the future of sustainable buildings.
Stout Energy’s stand attracted significant interest from facility owners, developers, hospitality operators, and government representatives seeking practical solutions for reducing cooling-related energy costs while aligning with national sustainability goals.
Enabling the Energy Transition
As the UAE continues to strengthen its commitment to climate action and energy efficiency, innovative service-based models like CaaS are becoming critical enablers of change. By shifting cooling from an asset-heavy model to a performance-driven service, Stout Energy helps organizations:
Reduce energy consumption
Lower operational expenditure
Avoid capital investment
Improve ESG performance
Enhance system reliability and asset lifespan
Looking Ahead
Participation at RetrofitTech reinforces Stout Energy’s commitment to delivering sustainable, scalable cooling solutions tailored to the UAE’s unique climate and infrastructure needs.
We extend our appreciation to the event organizers and all industry stakeholders who visited our stand. We look forward to building strong partnerships that advance energy efficiency and support the UAE’s transition toward a lower-carbon built environment.