Gov’t, private sector urged to implement immediate energy conservation measures
THE problem of thinning power reserves must be addressed by both the government and private sector with the immediate adoption of energy conservation measures to ensure a problem-free election on May 9, the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) said Thursday.
Cross-border EV charging network launched to enhance connectivity for drivers in Singapore and Malaysia
Local gas provider City Energy has teamed up with a Malaysian company to launch a cross-border electric vehicle (EV) charging network, enhancing connectivity for such drivers in Singapore and Malaysia. Called Go, the EV charging service can be accessed through a mobile app, allowing users to locate and operate charging points that fall under this […]
RoK tech giant pushes for 9-bln-USD battery supply chain project in Indonesia
A consortium from the Republic of Korea (RoK) led by LG has signed an initial agreement with Indonesia’s state-run companies to push for a project worth around 9 billion USD to establish an electric vehicle battery supply chain in the Southeast Asian country, a LG unit said on April 18.
DOST to mobilize and prioritize e-mobility innovations
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has declared that it is continuously prioritizing an ecosystem of e-mobility solutions for the country’s transportation sector since fuel prices have reached new highs.
Singapore officially opens fifth desalination plant which is 5% more energy efficient
Singapore on Sunday (Apr 17) officially opened the country’s fifth desalination plant, which is about 5 per cent more energy efficient than conventional desalination plants. Due to its co-location with an existing power plant, the Jurong Island Desalination Plant can save about 5,000 megawatt hours per year, equivalent to the annual power needs of nearly […]
Cambodian suppliers reduce energy and water use
Garment factories in Cambodia have reduced their energy and water consumption with support from the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Cambodia Improvement Programme (CIP).
Trend of sustainability remains driver of real estate industry
The trend of sustainability will continue to be a driver of Vietnam’s real estate industry, heard a workshop on April 7. Participants in the event discussed the development of green, energy-efficient, and resource-saving buildings, which is currently one of the priorities in the global construction sector. Paul Fisher, country head of real estate services firm […]
Facing a bigger energy bill? Some tips on how to save electricity and money
With rising energy costs due to high global oil and gas prices, your electricity bill could increase for some months yet. SP Group announced last week that the electricity tariff for households will increase by an average of 9.8 per cent for the April to June period – the fifth consecutive quarter of increase.
