New grant to support Singapore businesses cope with rising energy costs
A new grant that will help local firms reduce their energy bills amid rising electricity costs was announced by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday (June 21). The new Energy Efficiency Grant will provide local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food services, food manufacturing and retail sectors with up to 70 per cent funding […]
CamGBC promotes green building concept in Cambodia
Green buildings offer several economic or financial benefits… These include cost savings on utility bills for tenants or households (through energy and water efficiency); lower construction costs and higher property value for building developers; increased occupancy rates or operating costs for building owners.
Norway eyes introducing offshore wind energy to Philippines — envoy
Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines Bjorn Jahnsen said on Wednesday that Norway has committed to helping the Philippines when it comes to renewable energy sources. Speaking to reporters after his courtesy call on President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Jahnsen said he mentioned to Marcos the offshore wind energy that could provide job opportunities for Filipinos.
Saving energy with EcoFlow’s power stations
EcoFlow, a portable power and renewable energy solutions company, provides easy access to clean energy through its power banks and solar panels. These products are essential to save households and buildings from power outages when the summer is over and the rainy season begins.
US willing to help PH transition to renewables: Sherman
The United States is ready to support the Philippines in its shift to renewable energy, a ranking State Department official said Thursday. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman acknowledged that governments across the world, including the Philippines, are trying to transition to renewables.
Ministry presses for collaboration in expediting energy efficiency
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif called for collaborative action between countries and international organizations to step up global energy efficiency in order to achieve carbon neutrality targets. During a series of events at the 7th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Denmark, Tasrif supported a joint agreement for all members of […]
PLN builds 27 EV charging stations in tourist destinations
State-owned electricity company PT PLN has built 27 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, locally known as SPKLU, in a number of tourist destinations to support the development of environmentally friendly tourism. PLN’s Business Director for Java, Madura, and Bali regions Haryanto WS said there were five leading tourist destinations where the EV charging stations […]
SEA ride-hailing services race towards green mobility
Southeast Asian ride-hailing and food delivery services are racing toward eco-friendly mobility, with targets to deploy more electric and low emission vehicles as governments and investors push for greener economies.
