Singapore on track to be more energy efficient
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May 25, 2011 - Straits Times
by Kimberly Spykerman
SINGAPORE'S push to reduce its carbon footprint is on track, having improved its energy efficiency over the last few years, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said on Tuesday.
Speaking at the opening of the National Energy Efficiency Conference, his first event since becoming the new Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, he said Singapore had already managed to lower energy intensity by 8 per cent between 2005 and 2009.
In 2009, an inter-ministerial committee on sustainable development had set a goal of reducing the nation's energy intensity output by 35 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030. This means a 35 per cent cut in energy consumption per dollar of gross domestic product.
Said Dr Balakrishnan: 'Improving energy efficiency will minimise energy wastage, cut costs for companies and consumers, reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to overall economic competitiveness.'
To recognise the efforts of those who reduced energy wastage at their workplaces, eight organisations, including the Manpower Ministry, were presented with the inaugural Energy Efficiency National Partnership (EENP) award last night.
The EENP is organised by the National Environment Agency, the Energy Market Authority, and the Economic Development Board. It was launched in April last year to help companies share best practices on energy efficiency and help them put these practices in place. Since its launch, 96 companies have signed up as EENP partners.
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no energy.
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They can start the initiative 10 years ago by installing solar panels on all the roofs of the HDB flats.
Sad to say, they were unwilling to spend the money and wasted it on some YOG events.
Since it is under the same person, more money will be wasted again.
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we need more earth hours
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Originally posted by Medicated Oil:
They can start the initiative 10 years ago by installing solar panels on all the roofs of the HDB flats.
Sad to say, they were unwilling to spend the money and wasted it on some YOG events.
Since it is under the same person, more money will be wasted again.
Why so skeptical?
Why?
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I am not skeptical but with all the hubs set up and failed.
The millionsters failed to recognise the future of green energy and use it for Singapore.
The ideas was rejected when it was proposed by the people.
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market agreement to fix low cost energy savings control system at the electrical risers for every household
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Originally posted by Medicated Oil:
I am not skeptical but with all the hubs set up and failed.
The millionsters failed to recognise the future of green energy and use it for Singapore.
The ideas was rejected when it was proposed by the people.
What you said is true.
A few days ago, ST article said the govt is going in a big way to install solar panels. Tender is being considered.
Install on HDB roofs but the electricity will be going for common use/ common lighting etc.Should have started long ago.
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it lacks a sound green marketing programme....to begin with ....they have a lot to learn from LEED USA
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Come to think of it, why is vivian trying to get credit for things which he did not do??