（吉隆坡29日訊）超過1萬2千名國民參與“高效節能達致可持續性（S AVE）執行方案”，並在購買“具五星級省電標準”綠色冰箱及冷氣機下，獲得現金回扣200及100令吉。
能源、綠色工藝及水務部在一份聲明中表示，國民已開始意識到高效節能的需求，所以參與SAVE方案下的現金回扣計劃。
該部秘書長拿督呂淑玉表示，隨著開齋節的來臨，這是一個能讓國民在更換冰箱及冷氣機同時，也可省錢的機會。她補充，各品牌也在回扣計劃下給予更多的折扣，以鼓勵更多人使用高效節能家電。
她說，有關計劃的說明會都有在巴生河流域、關丹、檳城及新山舉行；說明會也將在開齋節過後繼續舉辦，包括沙巴和砂拉越。
有興趣透過上述回扣計劃的人士需從http://www.saveenergy.gov.my/列印回扣券，然後前往有參與該計劃零售商的商店，從12個品牌中選購特定型號的電器。
（星洲日報）
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Modenas Electric Motorcycle -User Experience Journey Part-2: My first 100KM
My 1st 100kM !
Report Will comes soon
My first impression : Excellent E-Bike for 1st Generation Modenas Electric Motor Cycle.
- Performance: very responsive with respect to control.
- very smooth, and speed easily achieved 80kM to 90kM.
- frankly speaking, this E-Bike is very suitable of covering distance 25kM - 30kM per charged.
- recommended charging time between 8 - 10 hours.
Conclusion: I love it ! Because it serves my purpose.
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Friday, August 26, 2011
陳華貴：將引入控制機制‧避免“電力收購制”失誤
吉隆坡25日訊）能源、綠色工藝及水務部長拿督斯里陳華貴說，為了避免“電力收購制”面臨失誤和困難，該部將引入適合的控制機制，以確保再生能源業能夠持續的發展。
他表示，一些國家因發出過多再生能源發電執照，導致政府必須要付更多的金錢來維持。因此大馬將引入控制機制，如固打和實際的目標，以避免問題的發生。
他今日出席由亞洲策略及領導研究所（ASlI）舉辦的“持續發展能源論壇2011”開幕禮後，在新聞發佈會上表示，預計透過持續能源發展基金，今年預計能夠購得大約100百萬瓦特的再生能源。另外，明年預計將會購得大約200萬瓦特。
他說，如果不提供固定配額，要不斷的補充基金，但是該基金的來源將會是向用戶額外徵收1%電費的金錢。當收購越來越多的再生能源時，則需要大量的金錢。
“如果這種情況發生，用戶還是否願意繼續付更多的錢？”
用電量逾300千多徵1%電費
原定9月1日推介的電力收購制，已延期至12月1日才推行，即向每月用電量超過300千瓦特的用戶額外徵收1%電費。
另一方面，亞洲策略及領導研究所首席執行員拿督楊元慶希望各界透過該論壇，能夠互相更新更多有關持續能源發展的資料。
能源、綠色工藝及水務部秘書長拿督呂淑玉也出席論壇。
（星洲日報）
他表示，一些國家因發出過多再生能源發電執照，導致政府必須要付更多的金錢來維持。因此大馬將引入控制機制，如固打和實際的目標，以避免問題的發生。
他今日出席由亞洲策略及領導研究所（ASlI）舉辦的“持續發展能源論壇2011”開幕禮後，在新聞發佈會上表示，預計透過持續能源發展基金，今年預計能夠購得大約100百萬瓦特的再生能源。另外，明年預計將會購得大約200萬瓦特。
他說，如果不提供固定配額，要不斷的補充基金，但是該基金的來源將會是向用戶額外徵收1%電費的金錢。當收購越來越多的再生能源時，則需要大量的金錢。
“如果這種情況發生，用戶還是否願意繼續付更多的錢？”
用電量逾300千多徵1%電費
原定9月1日推介的電力收購制，已延期至12月1日才推行，即向每月用電量超過300千瓦特的用戶額外徵收1%電費。
另一方面，亞洲策略及領導研究所首席執行員拿督楊元慶希望各界透過該論壇，能夠互相更新更多有關持續能源發展的資料。
能源、綠色工藝及水務部秘書長拿督呂淑玉也出席論壇。
（星洲日報）
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Modenas Electric Motorcycle -User Experience Journey Part-1
The first Modenas electric motorcycle is on the road now.My friend started to charge the Modenas motorcycle at home yesterday upon the new delivery. For initial stage, he has charged the modenas motorcycle up to 12 hours to obtain optimum power of the motorcycle. The cost of per charging is about RM0.40 and it can able to ride up to two days usage for 50kM distance.
For Rule of thumb:
How much you can save if using petrol powered motorcycle compared to electric motocycle ?
If you using RM8 per week for your petrol comsumption, Modenas Electric Motorcycle might cost user about RM0.80 , about 1/10 part of petrol cost if the RON95 maintain about RM1.90 per litre.
There are more info and tips on how to manage the limited battery resource of Modenas Electric Motorcycle in my future post soon.Stay tuned.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Malaysia's solar charge
US-based Solexel has vowed to invest RM2.8 billion to build a photovoltaic cell manufacturing plant in Senai Hi-Tech Park in Johor.
Putrajaya: Malaysia continues to reinforce its reputation as a solar industry hub with US-based Solexel Inc pledging to invest RM2.8 billion to build a photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturing plant in Senai Hi-Tech Park in Johor.
As at June this year, the total solar energy investments totalled RM15.8 billion, involving various businesses that are due to create about 14,300 jobs.
"The emergence of these major companies has spurred the solar value chain, providing opportuni-ties as well as a catalyst to others to start operations in Malaysia," said Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir.
Mukhriz said Solexel's investment follows that of global PV players in the country.
First Solar from the US and Q-Cells from Germany have already started to export their products, while others like Sun Power in Malacca has just begun operations.
Malaysia has approved 23 such projects and 19 are already in production or active planning.
The companies make anything from silicon PV, solar wafers, and cells, to modules and panels that are used to generate electricity from sunlight.
The revenue forecast for the 23 companies over the next three years amounts to RM10 billion.
The Senai plant, the first for Solexel outside its base in California, will have a capacity of more than one gigawatt of solar PV cells per year.
The company signed a memorandum of understanding with Senai Hi-Tech Park yesterday for the facility, which will be developed on a 40ha site.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who witnessed the ceremony, said Solexel's investment will include research and development.
It will also attract and build a local supply chain for chemicals used in complex high-technology solar and semiconductor manufacturing.
Solexel president and chief executive Michael Wingert said construction will start in 2012, and the plant will provide jobs for more than 2,300 people.
The plant, which production expected to be underway in 2014, may generate export revenue of more than RM3 billion per year.
"Solexel is keen to contribute to the development of a domestic market for solar PV modules to address Malaysia's growing need for clean, renewable power."
The company has decided on Senai Hi-Tech Park because of its proximity to a sea port and airport as well as the availability of land for infrastructure.
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/rup23000/Article/index_html
Read more: Malaysia's solar charge http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/rup23000/Article/index_html#ixzz1Vtzk4HCn
Putrajaya: Malaysia continues to reinforce its reputation as a solar industry hub with US-based Solexel Inc pledging to invest RM2.8 billion to build a photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturing plant in Senai Hi-Tech Park in Johor.
As at June this year, the total solar energy investments totalled RM15.8 billion, involving various businesses that are due to create about 14,300 jobs.
"The emergence of these major companies has spurred the solar value chain, providing opportuni-ties as well as a catalyst to others to start operations in Malaysia," said Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir.
Mukhriz said Solexel's investment follows that of global PV players in the country.
First Solar from the US and Q-Cells from Germany have already started to export their products, while others like Sun Power in Malacca has just begun operations.
Malaysia has approved 23 such projects and 19 are already in production or active planning.
The companies make anything from silicon PV, solar wafers, and cells, to modules and panels that are used to generate electricity from sunlight.
The revenue forecast for the 23 companies over the next three years amounts to RM10 billion.
The Senai plant, the first for Solexel outside its base in California, will have a capacity of more than one gigawatt of solar PV cells per year.
The company signed a memorandum of understanding with Senai Hi-Tech Park yesterday for the facility, which will be developed on a 40ha site.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who witnessed the ceremony, said Solexel's investment will include research and development.
It will also attract and build a local supply chain for chemicals used in complex high-technology solar and semiconductor manufacturing.
Solexel president and chief executive Michael Wingert said construction will start in 2012, and the plant will provide jobs for more than 2,300 people.
The plant, which production expected to be underway in 2014, may generate export revenue of more than RM3 billion per year.
"Solexel is keen to contribute to the development of a domestic market for solar PV modules to address Malaysia's growing need for clean, renewable power."
The company has decided on Senai Hi-Tech Park because of its proximity to a sea port and airport as well as the availability of land for infrastructure.
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/rup23000/Article/index_html
Read more: Malaysia's solar charge http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/rup23000/Article/index_html#ixzz1Vtzk4HCn
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Tenaga inks RM18.4m renewable power deal with Rapidtech
KUALA LUMPUR: TENAGA NASIONAL BHD [] is buying electricity from Rapidtech System Sdn Bhd for 21 years, which uses empty fruit bunches (EFB) as fuel, at RM18.4 million per year.
The national power company said on Tuesday, Aug 23 it had signed the agreement to purchase the power which would be generated under the small renewable energy programme.
The renewable energy power plant developed by Rapidtech uses the EFB as fuel and it will be in Raub and will have an export capacity of 10 MW to Tenaga.
As at to date, the total capacity under this renewable energy power purchase agreement is 109.65 MW.
The programme was launched by the government in May 2001 to promote the utilisation of renewable energy in power generation and to reduce emission of greenhouse gases.
http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/business/191871-tenaga-inks-rm184m-renewable-power-deal-with-rapidtech.html
The national power company said on Tuesday, Aug 23 it had signed the agreement to purchase the power which would be generated under the small renewable energy programme.
The renewable energy power plant developed by Rapidtech uses the EFB as fuel and it will be in Raub and will have an export capacity of 10 MW to Tenaga.
As at to date, the total capacity under this renewable energy power purchase agreement is 109.65 MW.
The programme was launched by the government in May 2001 to promote the utilisation of renewable energy in power generation and to reduce emission of greenhouse gases.
http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/business/191871-tenaga-inks-rm184m-renewable-power-deal-with-rapidtech.html
Modenas Electric Motorcycle Ready is on the road now..
Our first Malaysia made electric motorcycle is ready on the road. A good of friend of mine just bought one e-bike lately and on the road price is about RM 4,888.00 (electric starter). For those who are believe of good motorcycle number, you can pay extra to get your " feng sui" number plate as well. The range can be varied from RM200 to RM1500 for your favourite number.
There is a video clip developed by Modenas on the performances and benefits of using e-bike. Kindly refer to http://www.modenas.com.my/v2motorcycle.asp for the official Modenas's e bike specifications. I will share more on the user's experience and information regarding to e-bike over here soon. Stay tune....
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Monday, August 22, 2011
Sun rises on solar technology in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, which has become an investment magnet for global solar panel manufacturers, is expected to see its latest addition tomorrow.
A US-based company, which will ink a deal with Senai High-Tech Park Sdn Bhd, is expanding its operations in this part of the world, and Malaysia serves as an ideal location.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is expected to witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the new investor and Senai High-Tech Park, the developer of the high technology park located within Iskandar Malaysia.
The park management, however, has declined to disclose details of this latest investment.
First Solar and SunPower of the US and Q-Cells of Germany are among the significant investors in the solar technology industry.
Solar technology is a major growth opportunity for Malaysia, with the energy technology industry enjoying a 20 per cent annual growth rate.
With its aim to become the world's third-largest solar photovoltaic cell producer, Malaysia's investment package has also attracted Tokuyama, Osram, Fuji, Rohm-Wako and Nichia over the past three years.
Senai Hi Tech Park, which is the second high technology industrial park after the successful Kulim park, has already attracted large foreign firms that have been aggressively pursuing technology-related businesses. It is located near the Senai airport.
So far, the park has attracted investments in semiconductor, solar, advanced material industries and nanotechnology to the tune of RM3 billion.
Senai High-Tech Park Sdn Bhd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd, under the MMC Group of Companies.
Read more: Sun rises on solar technology in Malaysia http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/rup19002/Article/index_html#ixzz1VlHRHN2c
A US-based company, which will ink a deal with Senai High-Tech Park Sdn Bhd, is expanding its operations in this part of the world, and Malaysia serves as an ideal location.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is expected to witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the new investor and Senai High-Tech Park, the developer of the high technology park located within Iskandar Malaysia.
The park management, however, has declined to disclose details of this latest investment.
First Solar and SunPower of the US and Q-Cells of Germany are among the significant investors in the solar technology industry.
Solar technology is a major growth opportunity for Malaysia, with the energy technology industry enjoying a 20 per cent annual growth rate.
With its aim to become the world's third-largest solar photovoltaic cell producer, Malaysia's investment package has also attracted Tokuyama, Osram, Fuji, Rohm-Wako and Nichia over the past three years.
Senai Hi Tech Park, which is the second high technology industrial park after the successful Kulim park, has already attracted large foreign firms that have been aggressively pursuing technology-related businesses. It is located near the Senai airport.
So far, the park has attracted investments in semiconductor, solar, advanced material industries and nanotechnology to the tune of RM3 billion.
Senai High-Tech Park Sdn Bhd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd, under the MMC Group of Companies.
Read more: Sun rises on solar technology in Malaysia http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/rup19002/Article/index_html#ixzz1VlHRHN2c
Green Loan
Kuala Lumpur:Commercial banks, which are currently shying away from lending to green companies, may have to set aside an allocation to finance green technology projects.
Malaysian Green Technology Corp (MGTC) chief executive officer Dr Nazily Mohd Noor said this was one of the suggestions made during a discussion at the Green Technology and Climate Change Council, chaired by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, two weeks ago.
"We voiced out this to the Prime Minister about the difficulties companies are facing to obtain loans pertaining to green projects and he (Prime Minister) immediately instructed the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to speak to Bank Negara to look into the matter and to also provide quotas for banks to adhere to when giving out green loans.
"Green technology is a government agenda," he told Business Times in an interview recently.
So far, only RM330 million loans have been extended to green technology companies, a far cry from the targeted RM1.5 billion in loans to be disbursed to the green technology sector by next year.
Nazily said the financing quota is a must because at present, banks are just refusing to approve any loans related to green technology for reasons unknown.
"The worst part is when they reject these loans, they never give any reason ... so, we don't know why the loans were rejected in the first place. Hence, we don't know which areas to improve on," he added.
Nazily said the MGTC is also willing to partner with green companies when securing loans in the future, if it would make a difference in the approval of such loans.
He said so far, banks have disbursed a total of RM330 million loans to 21 companies, including 13 companies they had approved last year.
The idea is to give out close to RM1.5 billion in loans by next year to green technology projects, a figure which even the MGTC is skeptical about.
Nazily said the MGTC is now considering setting aside RM500 million mainly for biomass projects due to the feed-in tariff, which is expected to kick-start by next month.
"This year, they only gave loans to eight companies but my KPI is 20 companies and I am not sure if I can meet that because the risk appetite for green loans is very low among commercial banks," he said.
Nazily also suggested that the government set aside some seed funding for green technology projects, just like what it has done with the biotechnology and information technology industry.
"This way, instead of going to the banks, we can provide some seed funding to these companies directly," he added.
Read more: Green loans http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/jrnaz-2/Article/index_html#ixzz1Vk3rFD4Q
Malaysian Green Technology Corp (MGTC) chief executive officer Dr Nazily Mohd Noor said this was one of the suggestions made during a discussion at the Green Technology and Climate Change Council, chaired by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, two weeks ago.
"We voiced out this to the Prime Minister about the difficulties companies are facing to obtain loans pertaining to green projects and he (Prime Minister) immediately instructed the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to speak to Bank Negara to look into the matter and to also provide quotas for banks to adhere to when giving out green loans.
"Green technology is a government agenda," he told Business Times in an interview recently.
So far, only RM330 million loans have been extended to green technology companies, a far cry from the targeted RM1.5 billion in loans to be disbursed to the green technology sector by next year.
Nazily said the financing quota is a must because at present, banks are just refusing to approve any loans related to green technology for reasons unknown.
"The worst part is when they reject these loans, they never give any reason ... so, we don't know why the loans were rejected in the first place. Hence, we don't know which areas to improve on," he added.
Nazily said the MGTC is also willing to partner with green companies when securing loans in the future, if it would make a difference in the approval of such loans.
He said so far, banks have disbursed a total of RM330 million loans to 21 companies, including 13 companies they had approved last year.
The idea is to give out close to RM1.5 billion in loans by next year to green technology projects, a figure which even the MGTC is skeptical about.
Nazily said the MGTC is now considering setting aside RM500 million mainly for biomass projects due to the feed-in tariff, which is expected to kick-start by next month.
"This year, they only gave loans to eight companies but my KPI is 20 companies and I am not sure if I can meet that because the risk appetite for green loans is very low among commercial banks," he said.
Nazily also suggested that the government set aside some seed funding for green technology projects, just like what it has done with the biotechnology and information technology industry.
"This way, instead of going to the banks, we can provide some seed funding to these companies directly," he added.
Read more: Green loans http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/jrnaz-2/Article/index_html#ixzz1Vk3rFD4Q
Sunday, August 21, 2011
購節能電器回扣或放寬‧每小時用800千瓦以下受惠
砂拉越‧美里20日訊）能源、綠色工藝及水務部長拿督斯里陳華貴表示，未來每個月用電量平均每小時800千瓦以下的中上階層者，或也可享有政府提供的200令吉購買節能電器的回扣优惠。
他說，目前這項优惠只提供給每月用電量平均每小時400千瓦以下者，但因很少人可受惠，政府考慮放寬條件。
他解釋，用電量每小時400千瓦以下者都是低收入群，缺乏能力購買電器，因此他們無法享有政府提供的回扣优惠。
另外，他說，政府預料將在下週發出通令，指示所有公共建筑物冷氣溫度不得低於24攝氏度，以節省能源。
（星洲日報）
他說，目前這項优惠只提供給每月用電量平均每小時400千瓦以下者，但因很少人可受惠，政府考慮放寬條件。
他解釋，用電量每小時400千瓦以下者都是低收入群，缺乏能力購買電器，因此他們無法享有政府提供的回扣优惠。
另外，他說，政府預料將在下週發出通令，指示所有公共建筑物冷氣溫度不得低於24攝氏度，以節省能源。
（星洲日報）
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Tenaga's power plan
Kuala Lumpur: Tenaga Nasional Bhd is proposing that first generation power contracts are allowed to expire and an open bidding process be used to replace the lost capacity.
"To me, the PPA (power purchase agreement) renegotiations did not bring any results. It is probably time for the parties to decide what to do," TNB chief executive officer Datuk Seri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh told Business Times in an interview recently.
Apart from the failed two rounds of talks, the scarcity of gas is also a factor.
If gas continues to be scarce, it will be better for the country to have new plants that are more efficient and can last another 25 years. New plants that are more efficient will be able to produce more power using the same amount of gas.
Building new gas-fired plants will also help the country reduce its carbon footprint, he explained.
Because gas is becoming more scarce, we better think seriously about this," Che Khalib said.
TNB's proposal means that independent power producers with contracts that will start expiring in stages from end-2015 will bid to supply new capacity from 2016 onwards.
It also means that IPPs must be told sometime in 2012 or 2013 if their PPAs won't be renewed. This will give them time to bid and build new plants.
There are five first-generation PPAs signed in 1993 that are binding for 21 years.
The IPPs are YTL Power Generation Sdn Bhd, Genting Sanyen Power Sdn Bhd, Segari Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd, Powertek Bhd and Port Dickson Power Sdn Bhd.
These IPPs have a collective generation capacity of around 4,100MW and the PPAs would expire in stages from end-2015.
It was reported that a new government unit called MyPower Corp will review PPAs between TNB and IPPs and make recommendations to three ministries, said Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry deputy secretary-general Badaruddin Mahyuddin.
MyPower is headed by Datuk Abdul Razak Majid, formerly TNB's senior vice-president of corporate affairs.
"Part of its (MyPower) task is to review and discuss the contents of the PPAs and come up with suggestions for both TNB and IPPs. Before submitting these recommendations to the three ministries KeTTHA, Prime Minister's Office and Finance Ministry, the unit will jointly discuss them with the Energy Commission," Badaruddin reportedly said.
Read more: Tenaga's power plan http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/noxtend/Article/#ixzz1VXHsDV9J
"To me, the PPA (power purchase agreement) renegotiations did not bring any results. It is probably time for the parties to decide what to do," TNB chief executive officer Datuk Seri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh told Business Times in an interview recently.
Apart from the failed two rounds of talks, the scarcity of gas is also a factor.
If gas continues to be scarce, it will be better for the country to have new plants that are more efficient and can last another 25 years. New plants that are more efficient will be able to produce more power using the same amount of gas.
Building new gas-fired plants will also help the country reduce its carbon footprint, he explained.
Because gas is becoming more scarce, we better think seriously about this," Che Khalib said.
TNB's proposal means that independent power producers with contracts that will start expiring in stages from end-2015 will bid to supply new capacity from 2016 onwards.
It also means that IPPs must be told sometime in 2012 or 2013 if their PPAs won't be renewed. This will give them time to bid and build new plants.
There are five first-generation PPAs signed in 1993 that are binding for 21 years.
The IPPs are YTL Power Generation Sdn Bhd, Genting Sanyen Power Sdn Bhd, Segari Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd, Powertek Bhd and Port Dickson Power Sdn Bhd.
These IPPs have a collective generation capacity of around 4,100MW and the PPAs would expire in stages from end-2015.
It was reported that a new government unit called MyPower Corp will review PPAs between TNB and IPPs and make recommendations to three ministries, said Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry deputy secretary-general Badaruddin Mahyuddin.
MyPower is headed by Datuk Abdul Razak Majid, formerly TNB's senior vice-president of corporate affairs.
"Part of its (MyPower) task is to review and discuss the contents of the PPAs and come up with suggestions for both TNB and IPPs. Before submitting these recommendations to the three ministries KeTTHA, Prime Minister's Office and Finance Ministry, the unit will jointly discuss them with the Energy Commission," Badaruddin reportedly said.
Read more: Tenaga's power plan http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/noxtend/Article/#ixzz1VXHsDV9J
More than 2,000 rally against Aussie carbon tax
CANBERRA: More than 2,000 protesters have gathered outside Australia's Parliament House to demonstrate against government plans to make the country's biggest air polluters pay a tax for carbon gas that they produce.
Tuesday's protest coincided with Parliament's first session following a five-week break.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard is set to pass the unpopular tax with the support of independent lawmakers and the environmentally focused Greens party.
Protesters complained that Gillard had promised not to introduce a carbon tax when her center-left Labor Party was narrowly re-elected last year. Some called for a new election.
Gillard plans to impose a 23 Australian dollar tax on every metric ton of carbon gas produced starting July 1 next year
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/16/business/20110816122739&sec=business
Tuesday's protest coincided with Parliament's first session following a five-week break.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard is set to pass the unpopular tax with the support of independent lawmakers and the environmentally focused Greens party.
Protesters complained that Gillard had promised not to introduce a carbon tax when her center-left Labor Party was narrowly re-elected last year. Some called for a new election.
Gillard plans to impose a 23 Australian dollar tax on every metric ton of carbon gas produced starting July 1 next year
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/16/business/20110816122739&sec=business
Friday, August 19, 2011
Meters to be calibrated
KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry is working on a new regulation under the Weights and Measures Act 1972 to standardise calibration.
Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said his ministry was hoping that the proposed regulation would be ready by early next year.
“This is to protect consumers,” he said when asked to comment on consumer complaints of exorbitant electricity bills after Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) had installed new digital meters to replace the old analog ones.
“My ministry has also received many complaints, especially from villagers, that air instead of water came out from their taps even though the meters were running,” Ismail Sabri said at a press conference after launching the Home and Lifestyle Perfect Livin' 2011 Exhibition yesterday.
He said after the new regulation is introduced, water and electricity meter readings would be calibrated.
According to Ismail Sabri, several relevant companies had been asked to come up with recommendations regarding the new regulation.
Ismail Sabri added that, for now, consumers would have to resolve their electricity bill woes with TNB.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/19/nation/9328587&sec=nation
Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said his ministry was hoping that the proposed regulation would be ready by early next year.
“This is to protect consumers,” he said when asked to comment on consumer complaints of exorbitant electricity bills after Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) had installed new digital meters to replace the old analog ones.
“My ministry has also received many complaints, especially from villagers, that air instead of water came out from their taps even though the meters were running,” Ismail Sabri said at a press conference after launching the Home and Lifestyle Perfect Livin' 2011 Exhibition yesterday.
He said after the new regulation is introduced, water and electricity meter readings would be calibrated.
According to Ismail Sabri, several relevant companies had been asked to come up with recommendations regarding the new regulation.
Ismail Sabri added that, for now, consumers would have to resolve their electricity bill woes with TNB.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/19/nation/9328587&sec=nation
Power woes to end in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's frequent electricity shortages should end by 2015 with the commissioning of two power plants, state minister Datuk Raymond Tan said.
He said the power woes faced by Sabahans now would be resolved after the power plants in Kimanis and Lahad Datu were completed.
Tan, who is Infrastructure Development Minister, said the two power plants would help meet the electricity demand in the state.
“However, it is important that Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) come up with a short-term solution by providing additional generators, upgrading management efficiency and decreasing power interruptions,” he said amid growing criticism against poor service by SESB despite an increase in tariff rates.
Tan said it was the state government's wish that SESB met the requirements and conditions set by the state in allowing the July 15 tariff rates.
He said among the conditions were that SESB had to maintain enough power supply, reasonable and affordable power tariff to Sabahans and to ensure the state had the lowest power tariff in the country.
Tan said Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Peter Chin had acknowledged the importance of providing sufficient power supply to Sabah.
He advised local leaders, NGOs and consumers to study and understand the announcement made by the minister and the conditions imposed by the state government before making any comments on the issue.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/19/nation/9319239&sec=nation
He said the power woes faced by Sabahans now would be resolved after the power plants in Kimanis and Lahad Datu were completed.
Tan, who is Infrastructure Development Minister, said the two power plants would help meet the electricity demand in the state.
“However, it is important that Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) come up with a short-term solution by providing additional generators, upgrading management efficiency and decreasing power interruptions,” he said amid growing criticism against poor service by SESB despite an increase in tariff rates.
Tan said it was the state government's wish that SESB met the requirements and conditions set by the state in allowing the July 15 tariff rates.
He said among the conditions were that SESB had to maintain enough power supply, reasonable and affordable power tariff to Sabahans and to ensure the state had the lowest power tariff in the country.
Tan said Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Peter Chin had acknowledged the importance of providing sufficient power supply to Sabah.
He advised local leaders, NGOs and consumers to study and understand the announcement made by the minister and the conditions imposed by the state government before making any comments on the issue.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/19/nation/9319239&sec=nation
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Feed-in-tariff (FiT) for renewable energy to be launched Dec 1
PUTRAJAYA: The feed-in-tariff (FiT) for the development of renewable energy (RE) will now be launched on Dec 1 and not as scheduled on Sept 1.
Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin said in a press statement that the ministry was currently working with the Attorney General's chambers to finalise the required legal instruments under the Renewable Energy Act 2011.
Chin said there were seven subsidary legislation, nine standardised Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements (REPPAs) for the different renewable sources and 19 administrative guidelines that needed to be finalised.
“To avoid glitches in the implementation of FiT, more time is needed as the subsidiary legislations are complex and technical,” he said.
Chin said, a sound and resilient regulatory framework was crucial to ensure that the FiT system operated smoothly.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/15/nation/20110815173055&sec=nation
Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin said in a press statement that the ministry was currently working with the Attorney General's chambers to finalise the required legal instruments under the Renewable Energy Act 2011.
Chin said there were seven subsidary legislation, nine standardised Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements (REPPAs) for the different renewable sources and 19 administrative guidelines that needed to be finalised.
“To avoid glitches in the implementation of FiT, more time is needed as the subsidiary legislations are complex and technical,” he said.
Chin said, a sound and resilient regulatory framework was crucial to ensure that the FiT system operated smoothly.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/15/nation/20110815173055&sec=nation
Thursday, August 11, 2011
No lower than 24 degrees Celcius at govt offices
PUTRAJAYA: Putrajaya has ordered all government offices to set their air-condition temperature no lower than 24 degrees Celcius.
Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui said a new Act would be tabled in Parliament to enable the private sector to follow suit.
He said for now the prime minister has agreed that all government buildings set their temperatures at no lower than 24 degrees unless under certain circumstances such as the hospitals.
The measure will be implemented as soon as the Chief Secretary issues a circular to the government offices, Chin told a press conference after a Green Technology and Climate Change Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
He said that in every office, at least 40% of energy consumed goes to air-conditioning.
For every degree dropped in air-conditioning temperature, he said, the government can slash its energy bill by between four and seven per cent.
“And 24 degrees is a comfortable temperature - it's neither too cold nor too hot. In some countries, like in China, they are required to set their temperatures at 26 degrees, that is too hot,” he said.
source: The star
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/11/nation/20110811150156&sec=nation
Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui said a new Act would be tabled in Parliament to enable the private sector to follow suit.
He said for now the prime minister has agreed that all government buildings set their temperatures at no lower than 24 degrees unless under certain circumstances such as the hospitals.
The measure will be implemented as soon as the Chief Secretary issues a circular to the government offices, Chin told a press conference after a Green Technology and Climate Change Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
He said that in every office, at least 40% of energy consumed goes to air-conditioning.
For every degree dropped in air-conditioning temperature, he said, the government can slash its energy bill by between four and seven per cent.
“And 24 degrees is a comfortable temperature - it's neither too cold nor too hot. In some countries, like in China, they are required to set their temperatures at 26 degrees, that is too hot,” he said.
source: The star
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/11/nation/20110811150156&sec=nation
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