Open Data
Open Data - Saudi Energy Efficiency Center
The Saudi Energy Efficiency Center (SEEC) provides open data, offering beneficiaries access to valuable information about the energy sector and consumption efficiency in the Kingdom. This initiative aims to enhance transparency, enable innovation, and support scientific research by providing accurate, up-to-date data that is easy to use and reuse without technical, financial, or legal restrictions. What is Open Data? Open data is government data available to all individuals and entities without restrictions. It can be freely used and reused, provided that the governing legal conditions are adhered to. Open data enables the development of digital applications and solutions, supports research studies, and enhances participation in policy-making and data-driven decision-making. Available Open Datasets
Number of trainees in professional certification training courses
Average fuel economy
Number of licensed companies providing energy efficiency services
Automotive manufacturing companies' actual vs. targeted fuel efficiency
Performance of the replacement initiative
Savings achieved in the building sector
Percentage of initiatives on track
Percentage of product compliance with energy efficiency specifications
Carbon emission reduction due to energy efficiency initiatives
Percentage of government entities complying with energy efficiency requirements
Why is Open Data Important?
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Enhancing Transparency: Enabling citizens to understand how government entities operate and analyze policies based on data.
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Enabling Research and Development: Supporting academics and researchers by providing reliable data for their studies and research in the energy field.
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Stimulating Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Developers and startups can use the data to create new technological solutions, such as energy consumption optimization applications.
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Improving Government Policies: Open data allows for the evaluation of government performance, which helps improve the quality of services provided.
The Main Role of the Open Data Portal:
The open data platform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the important initiatives, aimed at creating a government database, setting a general strategy to enable transparency, encouraging electronic participation, and stimulating creativity. The main role of the portal is to publish datasets of ministries and government agencies in the form of open data, and make them available to all beneficiaries.
Open Data Usage Policy:
When using open data, the following conditions must be adhered to:
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Attribute Data to its Official Source: When using or publishing the data, it must be indicated that it is issued by the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center.
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Do Not Misrepresent Data: Data must be used as is, without modifications that alter its meaning or content.
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Adhere to Usage Policies: Do not use the data for political purposes, to support illegal activities, or to spread hate speech.
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Do not exploit the data in a way that negatively affects culture, national security, or social values.
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Use Data for Research and Development: Data can be freely used in reports, research, technical projects, and the development of digital solutions.
You must not use this data for political purposes or to support illegal or criminal activity or in racist or discriminatory comments or incitement or negative influence on culture or equality or incitement or any illegal or non-conforming activity to the customs and traditions of the Kingdom. You can refer to the usage policy in detail in the sixth section of the open data license. The availability and use of open government data in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are subject to the following key principles issued by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).
Official Communication Channels:
We welcome all your suggestions for developing and improving the open data content. If you have any comments or inquiries, you can contact us through the following channels: * Website: seec.gov.sa * Email: info@seec.gov.sa * Phone: 920002724 * Address: Riyadh – Digital City