Singapores Whole of Government Approach to Energy Efficiency Policies and Initiatives

CLEAN ENERGY ASIA FORUM 2011

Ram Bhaskar Energy Efficiency and Conservation Department National Environment Agency

Presentation Outline
Singapores Energy Consumption Profile Energy Efficiency Programme Office Policy and Programme Development Why a Whole-of-Government Approach is Taken

Singapores Energy Consumption Profile and Energy Intensity Trend

Energy Intensity (%)
110% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 1990 1992 1994 1996

Energy Intensity indexed to 1990 level

Industry 36.8% Transport 13.1%

28% reduction in EI from 1990 to 2009

Electricity Generation 48.6%
2002 2004 2006 2008

Buildings 1.0%
Households 0.5%

1998

2000

Year

Primary Consumption
Transport 5.3% Industry 40.9% Buildings 30.3%

Industry 56.7%

Others 3.4%

Households 8.6%

Buildings 15.7%

Transport 15.7%

Others 7.0%

Households 16.6%

Overall Consumption

Secondary Consumption

Energy Efficiency Programme Office

An inter-agency committee to drive and coordinate whole-of-government energy efficiency (EE) efforts
Stimulate demand for energy efficiency

A*STAR EDB HDB

Develop human & institutional capabilities

NEA

EMA

LTA IDA

BCA

Promote emerging energy efficient technologies

Profile & promote energy efficiency internationally

Policy and Programme Development

Policy and programme development takes place
Bottom-up: Agencies develop proposals to parent Ministries for adoption Top-down: Ministries formulate high-level policies for implementation by Agencies Cross-Agency / cross-Ministry

Coordination undertaken at E2PO or other projectspecific platforms that are set up under the E2PO framework to drive special programmes

Policy and Programme Development

Energy for Growth 2007
Developed by Energy Policy Group MTI, MEWR, MFA, EDB, NEA, LTA, BCA,

A*STAR EE could reduce dependence on imports, enhance energy security, reduce carbon intensity, air pollution and business costs. Energy Efficiency Programme Office Initiated development of a comprehensive national energy efficiency plan taking a sectoral approach

Policy and Programme Development

Sustainable Singapore Blueprint 2009
Developed by MND, MEWR, MOF, MOT, MTI Specific 2030 goals and programmes 35% improvement in energy intensity

from 2005 levels by 2030 Interim target of 20% improvement in energy intensity by 2020 Broad outline of key thrusts of EE policy

Policy and Programme Development

Inter-ministerial Committee on Climate Change 2007
MFA, MTI, MEWR, MTI, MND, MOT Copenhagen 2009 MOP 5
Unilateral pledge to reduce emissions

by 7-11% below BAU by 2020 Conditional pledge to reduce emissions by a stretch 16% below BAU by 2020

Whole of Government Approach

Why is a whole-of-government approach being taken?
EE policy is growing is becoming more complex Important policy tool - energy supply security, environmental impact of

energy use, economic competitiveness, energy affordability Increasing integration of verticals and horizontals Smart grids + electric vehicles + smart buildings + smart homes and appliances SMART COMMUNITIES Necessary to coordinate across functions Agencies leverage on each others existing platforms to reach out to energy consuming sectors and communities Reduced duplication of skill sets

Examples

Examples

Examples
Green Data Centers Innovation Challenge
Provide an opportunity for DC operators to participate in rapid deployment of innovative Green DC technology

Electric Vehicle Testbedding

Provide an open platform for industry players to test out different EV prototypes as well as vehicle charging technologies

Smart Grid Research Facility

Attract new companies to invest in new energy and smart grid technologies at the smart grid research facility being built on Jurong Island

Green Building Research Programme

Support R&D on building energy management systems, wireless sensing technology, advanced lighting technology, alternative cooling technology

Diesel Hybrid Bus Trial

Encourage and support bus fleet operators to trial diesel hybrid bus technology for passenger transport service in Singapore

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