The New Paper ponders recently on whether Singapore needs a new Ministry of Energy to tackle energy issues more holistically and ensure our future energy security. The article says that “energy security lies in a muddy middle zone” and “there’s no one body fully in charge”. It also suggests some ideas on what a Ministry […]

If China’s Green Leap Forward fails for whatever reason, it won’t be because of the lack of cash. Generally speaking, it has never been better to be a clean tech entrepreneur or project developer. Investment dollars are pouring in globally from hedge funds, private equity and venture capital funds, multinational corporations and development banks. Take […]

GO GREEN ONE BOX AT A TIME!
Starting from this World Environment Day (5 June), we are offering the Ecobox - an eco starter kit to help you make the first move and start using eco friendly products. In the Ecobox, you will find common and simple products that help you reduce energy, water, waste and chemicals. Go […]

There are two things we can learn from the JFS article (below) on the generation of energy from passengers walking through the ticket gates at train stations.
One, the “think out of the box” mentality. If we put our mind to it, we can think of innovative ways to generate energy from different sources (not just depend on power plants) and use […]

All events, big or small, use resources and have negative impacts on the environment. The planning, preparation and conducting of events tend to consume water, energy and materials, and produce waste and gas emissions. We understand that event organisers and venue managers would like to reduce their impacts on the environment and go green, but […]

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is organising the 10% Energy Challenge to encourage households to reduce their electricity usage. In this national campaign, households who reduce their energy consumption by 10% between May and August will stand to win lucky draw prizes. The prizes include a hybrid car, energy efficient refrigerators and air-conditioners, LCD televisions […]

In the wake of the looming food crisis, biofuels are becoming more and more suspect as a sustainable long term substitute for oil, and in fact, are viewed as one of the chief culprits in the soaring prices of corn, soybean and other agricultural commodities that are feedstock to biofuels production. The diverted demand of […]

China Huaneng Group, a Chinese state-owned enterprise has recently bought over Singapore’s Tuas Power, a power plant that produces about 26% of Singapore’s electricity. According to the Business Times, Tuas Power is planning to convert its standby capacity of 1,200 MW that is currently generated by steam plants to be generated by either natural gas-fired plants […]

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The Clean Tech Revolution: The Next Big Growth and Investment Opportunity by Ron Pernick and Clint Wilder is an excellent book for all individuals and investors who are interested in clean […]

Minister of State S. Iswaran spoke about keeping our energy prices competitive, ensuring energy security, and developing the clean energy sector at Monday’s Committee of Supply Debate by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). The “S” word - Solar and Subsidies, was mentioned in his speech and covered in several newspaper reports. The full speech […]

Channel NewsAsia reported the revision in the special tax on Euro-IV diesel cars announced in the Singapore Budget speech, making it cheaper to own diesel cars. Car owners can save from 32% to 56% on the special tax depending on the car’s engine capacity. This could attract more motorists to use diesel cars instead of petrol […]

We feel that it’s not necessary to be clean and spotless at all times. It’s ok to be slightly dirty, and help save water and energy or reduce the use of chemicals. You may not agree with us but we think cleanliness can be overlooked at times. It’s ok to:

Wear the same clothes for a few days and not wash them if […]

Today published a letter by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) in response to readers who were “concerned that the Government was dismissing solar power and asked for further clarifications on the cost of solar power.” MTI replied that they “recognise that solar energy offers potential in diversifying our energy mix and reducing emissions.” Funds have […]

Sometimes, we are hurt by comments that tell us the truth. We find them unpleasant even if they are spoken for our own good. We often ignore them or try to dispel them. Recently, there are some comments about Singapore’s efforts in energy and climate change:
Today reported the following comments by National University of Singapore Associate Professor […]

The annual Enviro Asia exhibition is currently held at Suntec Singapore from 27 - 30 November. This year, there are 106 companies showcasing their products, services and technologies in the air, energy, waste and water sectors. Check out the Enviro Asia website for more details. Some products are shown below:
Doors and floorings made from recycled […]