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Highlights from the Singapore International Energy Week 2012 Highlights from the Singapore International Energy Week 2012

The 5th annual Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2012 starts today and brings together policymakers, energy experts and industry players to discuss energy issues, strategies and solutions. The SIEW 2012 Opening Keynote Address was delivered by Maria van der Hoeven, Executive Director of the... 

Singapore’s National Climate Change Strategy 2012 – Random Thoughts Singapore’s National Climate Change Strategy 2012 – Random Thoughts

The National Climate Change Strategy 2012 (NCCS-2012) document was launched last month by DPM Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Climate Change (IMCCC). The 140-page document outlines Singapore’s strategy and plans to address climate change and is... 

Thoughts on the NCCS Public Perception Survey on Climate Change in Singapore Thoughts on the NCCS Public Perception Survey on Climate Change in Singapore

From Oct to Dec last year, the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) commissioned a survey among 1,010 Singaporeans aged 15 and above, to find out the current level of public awareness, attitudes and behaviours towards climate change in Singapore. Here’s some of the survey results and our... 

Tap on QUEST Funding to Implement Standards for Energy Management or Greenhouse Gas Accounting Tap on QUEST Funding to Implement Standards for Energy Management or Greenhouse Gas Accounting

If your company is interested to implement standards for energy management or greenhouse gas accounting, you can tap on government funding from SPRING Singapore under the QUEST programme. SPRING Singapore is the national standards body in Singapore, and has introduced the Quality for Enterprises through... 

Clean Energy Expo Asia 2011 Trade Fair [Photos] Clean Energy Expo Asia 2011 Trade Fair [Photos]

The annual Clean Energy Expo Asia (CEEA) 2011 Trade Fair is held at Suntec Singapore from 1 to 3 Nov. This year’s CEEA Trade Fair hosts about 170 exhibiting companies from 26 countries, with 6 country pavilions from Canada, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Switzerland. Exhibitors showcase clean... 

Clean energy takes center stage this week in Singapore Clean energy takes center stage this week in Singapore

Clean energy discussions and solutions for the Asian region take center stage this week in Singapore as the annual Clean Energy Expo Asia (CEEA) 2011 Trade Fair and Conference begins today till 3 Nov, and is officially launched by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore’s Minister for the Environment... 

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Products and Services

Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis – Al Gore [Books] Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis – Al Gore [Books]

This book is the sequel to Al Gore’s bestseller, An Inconvenient Truth, and this time, he offers a comprehensive overview of different solutions to tackle climate change. From the Book It is now abundantly clear that we have at our fingertips all of the tools we need to solve the climate crisis. The... 

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb

Replace your incandescent bulbs with the Philips energy saving compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and save up to 80% energy. CFLs also last up to 6 times longer than incandescent bulbs. By using less energy and with less frequent changing of bulbs, you save money! The CFLs have the cool daylight... 

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Individuals and Homes

Calculate Your Carbon Footprint Calculate Your Carbon Footprint

You can take individual action on climate change and the best way to start is to understand the size of your carbon footprint, which is the amount of carbon emissions that result directly... 

Monitor Your Electricity Consumption at Home Monitor Your Electricity Consumption at Home

Your utility bill shows the electricity consumption (in kWh) of your house over the past six months and also indicates the national average consumption for your house type. If your... 

Use Your Air-Conditioner and Refrigerator Wisely Use Your Air-Conditioner and Refrigerator Wisely

A typical Singapore household spends about 50% of its electricity bills on the air-conditioner and refrigerator. If you want to reduce energy at home and save money, the best way is... 

Choose Energy Efficient Appliances and Lighting Choose Energy Efficient Appliances and Lighting

Energy efficient appliances and lighting can help you to save energy and money. One household study by the Housing and Development Board (HDB) shows 35% monthly energy savings when... 

Find Ways to Reduce Unnecessary Energy Usage Find Ways to Reduce Unnecessary Energy Usage

Look around your house and find ways to reduce unnecessary energy usage. Here are some tips: 1. Switch off your electronic appliances such as the television and DVD player at the power... 

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Your Waste Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Your Waste

You can practise the 3 Rs in your daily lives – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (in order of sequence). The sequence is important, as source reduction is usually the best way to minimise... 

Reduce Your Water Consumption Reduce Your Water Consumption

Energy is required for potable water and wastewater treatment and transport, so reducing the amount of water consumed and discharged will help to lower the energy needed. Here are some... 

Be Conscious of the Food You Eat Be Conscious of the Food You Eat

The food we eat could have travelled long distances and be produced in an unsustainable way. We need to be conscious of what we eat – how our food is grown and produced. But the... 

Green Your Transport Green Your Transport

According to the National Climate Change Strategy report, transportation accounts for 19% of Singapore’s total carbon emissions in 2005. You can play a part to reduce your carbon... 

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Businesses and Organisations

Measure Your Organisation’s Carbon Footprint or Greenhouse Gas Inventory Measure Your Organisation’s Carbon Footprint or Greenhouse Gas Inventory

For an organisation, the term carbon footprint or greenhouse gas inventory includes the carbon emissions and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated directly from the organisation’s activities or use of fuels, and also indirectly from the use of electricity and from the use and disposal of materials, products... 

Conduct an Energy Survey to Identify Energy Saving Opportunities Conduct an Energy Survey to Identify Energy Saving Opportunities

An energy survey is a simple assessment of the energy use in your organisation and the aim is to identify and correct bad energy habits and practices. Start by forming a small team to conduct the energy survey, appointing an energy manager as the team leader and recruiting staff from different departments as team members. The... 

Use Government Fundings for Energy Audits and Energy Efficient Technologies Use Government Fundings for Energy Audits and Energy Efficient Technologies

There are several funding and incentive schemes provided by the National Environment Agency (NEA) to help companies reduce their costs in engaging ESCOs or investing in energy saving equipment and technologies. If companies lack the expertise to manage their energy consumption, they can engage an Energy Services Company... 

Reduce the Impact of Your Organisation’s Waste, Water and Transport Management Reduce the Impact of Your Organisation’s Waste, Water and Transport Management

Besides considering the direct energy usage by your business, you should also look at waste, water and transport management as these activities also contribute to carbon emissions. Find out how your business manages waste, water and transport in your daily operations, and take steps to reduce the impact of these activities. . Waste... 

Adopt Green IT and Green Computing Practices Adopt Green IT and Green Computing Practices

Green IT or green computing usually refers to making the data centre and other IT system or equipment more energy efficient, and to reduce the environmental impacts associated with IT, such as recycling of computing equipment. You can adopt the following Green IT practices on energy efficiency in your organisation’s... 

Consider Green Buildings and Green Mark Consider Green Buildings and Green Mark

The buildings sector contributes about 16% of Singapore’s carbon emissions. To reduce the carbon footprint and energy consumption of buildings, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is helping companies to build new green buildings or upgrade their existing buildings to greener buildings. The BCA Green Mark... 

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Issues and Policies

Singapore’s National Climate Change Strategy 2012 – Key Points Singapore’s National Climate Change Strategy 2012 – Key Points

The much-anticipated National Climate Change Strategy 2012 (NCCS-2012) document was launched today by DPM Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Climate Change (IMCCC). The 140-page document outlines Singapore’s strategy and plans to address climate change and is published by the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) in collaboration with the IMCCC agencies, and after private sector and public... 

Singapore’s Second National Communication on Climate Change Report to the UNFCCC Secretariat Singapore’s Second National Communication on Climate Change Report to the UNFCCC Secretariat

Singapore submitted its Second National Communication on Climate Change report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat in Nov 2010. The report is an update of the first National Communication report submitted in 2000, and details the strategies for managing sustainable growth and climate change in Singapore. The national reports are required for Parties to the Convention to submit to the Conference of the... 

Singapore to Become a Smart Energy Economy Singapore to Become a Smart Energy Economy

The Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) was formed in May 2009 to “develop strategies for Singapore to build capabilities and maximise opportunities as a global city in a new world environment, so as to achieve sustained and inclusive growth.” The ESC is chaired by Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister for Finance, and comprises members from the government, the labour movement, the private sector as well as academia. The ESC submitted the report... 

Singapore to Reduce Carbon Emissions by 16% Below 2020 Business-As-Usual Levels Singapore to Reduce Carbon Emissions by 16% Below 2020 Business-As-Usual Levels

Before the Copenhagen Conference On 2 December 2009, the Singapore government announced that Singapore will reduce its carbon emissions by 16% below 2020 business-as-usual levels, provided that: Singapore will only commit to this if there is a legally binding global deal that obliges all countries to cut emissions, and if other countries offer significant pledges - Senior Minister S. Jayakumar This announcement was made in light of the UN Climate... 

Singapore’s National Policies on Energy and Climate Change Singapore’s National Policies on Energy and Climate Change

This summary aims to provide a brief overview of Singapore’s national policies on energy and climate change, and is divided into the following sections: National Policy Reports Energy Policy Group Singapore’s Economic Focus Energy Supply Clean Energy Carbon Intensity and Energy Efficiency 1. National Policy Reports The Singapore government’s policies on energy and climate change can be found in three national reports: National... 

Singapore’s Carbon Dioxide Emissions Per Capita and Carbon Intensity Singapore’s Carbon Dioxide Emissions Per Capita and Carbon Intensity

Is Singapore carbon intensive and a big contributor of carbon dioxide per capita in the world? How do we compare with other developed countries? Let’s take a look at Singapore’s total carbon dioxide emissions, carbon dioxide emissions per capita, and carbon intensity. 1. Carbon Dioxide Emissions According to the National Climate Change Strategy, the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Singapore are generated from the following sectors (in... 

Overview of the Energy Situation in Singapore Overview of the Energy Situation in Singapore

This is an overview of the energy situation in Singapore in terms of Electricity Consumption; Energy Consumption; Energy Intensity; Discrepancy Between Energy Statistics; and Energy Efficiency Policies. 1. Electricity Consumption According to the National Energy Policy Report, the power generation sector accounts for 51% of the fuel consumption in Singapore and the fuel is used to generate electricity for the following sectors (in 2005): There are... 

Singapore Guide to Government Funding and Incentives for the Environment Singapore Guide to Government Funding and Incentives for the Environment

[Read the updated 2012 guide] Singapore is well-known as a clean and green city with the government striving for environmental sustainability while growing the economy. The government has also identified Environmental and Water Technologies (EWT) including Clean Energy as strategic areas where Singapore has a competitive edge and which could generate future economic growth. To accelerate the growth of the environmental industry and to maintain Singapore’s... 

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