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Energy Labels in Singapore
ESCOs Accreditation Scheme The Scheme aims to enhance the professionalism and quality of services offered by ESCOs. As an important market development measure, it can lead to the development of professional and qualified ESCOs, enhance the standing of ESCOs and energy auditing services, support services procurement and selection procedures, and support public sector incentive schemes in EE promotion. The Scheme is open to any company established in Singapore who wishes to be accredited in the provision of energy auditing services for building and industrial facilities. The accreditation is valid for a period of three years from the date of approval (National University of Singapore Environmental Sustainability Unit homepage). Energy Audit Scheme The National Environment Agency in partnership with major industrial consumers implements the Scheme under the National Climate Change Committee initiative to encourage industries to improve EE. The Scheme is voluntary. Companies can either use in-house staff or engage external energy audit specialists in carrying out energy audits every three to five years. It could help industries to systematically identify opportunities for improving EE and develop energy saving projects accordingly. Singapore Certified Energy Manager Programme The Programme, developed by the Environmental Ssustainability Unit of the National University of Singapore, offers a formal training and certification system in the area of energy management. The National Environment Agency and the Institution of
Engineers, Singapore under a Singapore Certified Energy Manager Monitoring Committee jointly administer the programme with support from the Curriculum and Examinations Board. Registration is undertaken by the Singapore Certified Energy Manager Registry under the Institution of Engineers, Singapore. The programme, designed for engineering professionals who intend to be energy managers, gives a thorough understanding of the key energy issues either in the building or industry sector. EE Improvement Assistance Scheme The National Environment Agency administers this co-funding scheme to encourage companies in the manufacturing and building sectors to carry out detailed audit on their energy consumption and identify potential areas for EE improvement. Funding would be provided for up to 50 per cent of the qualifying cost of engaging an expert consultant or ESCO to conduct investment grade energy appraisals and recommend specific measures that can be implemented to improve EE (Energy Efficiency Programme Office homepage). Design for Efficiency Scheme The National Environment Agency administers this Scheme to encourage investors in new facilities in Singapore to integrate energy and resource efficiency improvements into manufacturing development plans early in the design stage. It is targeted at large energy consumers. Grant for Energy Efficient Technologies The Grant is aimed at encouraging owners and operators of industrial facilities to invest in energy efficient equipment or technologies by providing funding of up to 50 per cent of the qualifying costs, capped at S$2 million per project. Only projects with a payback of more than three years and up to seven years would be considered for funding (Energy Efficiency Programme Office homepage). One-Year Accelerated Depreciation Allowance for Energy Efficient Equipment and Technology Provided under the Income Tax Act and administered