Singapore energy-intensive buildings must reduce energy consumption under changes to law. (Photo: iStock)
To reduce the carbon emissions of buildings, the Singapore government has implemented mandatory measures. Starting from the third quarter of next year, high-energy-consuming large buildings in Singapore must adopt energy-saving measures and reduce their energy consumption by 10% within the specified time frame, or face a fine of up to SGD 150,000 (about 116 thousand USD). The first batch of affected buildings is expected to be fewer than 100.
Mandatory energy improvement for high energy-consuming buildings
On Sept. 10, the Singapore Parliament passed an amendment to the Building Control Act, introducing the Mandatory Energy Improvement (MEI) scheme. This regulation applies to buildings with a gross floor area of 5,000 square meters or more, including commercial buildings, medical facilities, institutional sites, sports, and leisure centers.
