Using Benchmarks and Penalties to Improve Energy Efficiency in Singapore

An article by Cheng Zhi Wei, Green Business Times. When we think of long-term solutions to our energy needs, we usually think of sustainable energy sources. Big projects that harness energy from renewable sources, yet do not release the copious amounts of carbon dioxide that today’s conventional sources (oil, gas and coal) do. There are Read on…

Design in Motion

I sit in a brightly lit conference room observing professionals from a variety of different backgrounds. This may appear to be a typical scene from the corporate conference circuit, but in reality, it is anything but. The majority of light is provided by daylight rather than light bulbs, and the attendees aren’t placidly watching the Read on…

Eco-friendly buildings do not need to be costly and tech-fancy to run efficiently

An article by Huston Eubank The Straits Times I RECENTLY taught part of Singapore’s Certified Energy Manager programme, and applaud many of Singapore’s innovative efficiency programmes. However, I take exception to the common misperception that energy-efficient buildings are expensive. Efficiency is common sense, applied carefully; it is not about expensive technologies. The National Environment Agency’s Read on…

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