ADB proposes smart and energy efficient city project in Can Tho
Can Tho (VNA) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has proposed to implement a smart and energy efficient city project (SEECP) with total investment of more than 1.56 trillion VND (67.29 million USD) in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. At a meeting with local leaders on April 6, an ADB representative said the […]
BPPT fosters innovation in alternative energy development
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology Indonesia (BPPT) has pushed for innovation in the development of alternative energy to support the availability of clean and environment-friendly national energy. “The BPPT is ready to seek innovations in the field of renewable energy with all stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem,” the […]
World Bank funds $86m for Vietnam energy efficiency projects
The World Bank has given a $11.3m grant to the State Bank of Vietnam on behalf of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) so it can lend companies money to improve energy efficiency.
World Bank okays $86 mln for energy efficiency in Vietnam
The World Bank will provide Vietnam with $86.3 million to support the development of a commercial financing market for investing in industrial energy efficiency.
Singapore utility boosts efficiency with novel turbine tech from Siemens Energy
Singapore-based utility PacificLight Power is set to leverage Siemens Energy’s first Advanced Turbine Efficiency Package (ATEP) at its existing 800MW power plant in Jurong Island.
Vietnam provided with US$86.3 million to boost energy efficiency investments
NDO – The World Bank, acting on behalf of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has signed a US$11.3 million grant with the State Bank of Vietnam to support the development of a commercial financing market for industrial energy efficiency investments.
Cambodia to back green-entrepreneur drive
Cambodia has committed its support for a regional initiative to develop a programme that abets home-grown innovative entrepreneurs with climate tech solutions, according to an official at the Ministry of Environment.
New and existing buildings required to be more energy efficient under revised BCA standards
SINGAPORE: From the end of this year, all new buildings will face higher minimum energy performance requirements, said the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) in a media release on Thursday (Mar 4).
