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SINGAPORE : The National Environment Agency (NEA) will start the Energy Efficient National Partnership (EENP) next month.
It will help companies build the necessary capabilities to attain higher levels of energy efficiency.
Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment and Water Resources Amy Khor told an industry forum on Tuesday that the programme is voluntary.
Dr Khor said: "We have two components, firstly the energy efficiency learning network, comprising activities like forums, conferences, learning journey, so companies can share best practices, energy efficiency ideas, technology and so on.
"The other component of the EENP is the energy efficiency recognition scheme to reward companies that have implemented excellent energy efficiency and energy management programmes."
Companies will get help with energy efficiency programmes they can implement.
The government is also preparing companies for the Energy Conservation Act that Singapore is targeting to take effect by 2013.
This includes getting companies to appoint trained energy managers who will monitor and report energy use and submit plans for efficiency improvement.
The government will also weigh in on setting minimum standards to ensure uniform energy efficiency management.
Case studies from overseas have shown that companies can reduce their energy consumption by 10 to 15 per cent through such programmes. - CNA/ms
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