Energy Efficiency is a practical and cost-effective means of mitigating carbon dioxide emissions while sustaining economic development. As an open economy with no natural resources, Singapore is vulnerable to rising energy costs, which can affect our economic competitiveness. It is therefore crucial that we take steps to improve our energy efficiency to be more resilient.

By leveraging on energy efficiency and conservation, we can help to address climate change and save significant sums of money in the long run, without any loss in living comfort. As part of the national drive to improve energy efficiency, a multi-agency committee, known as the Energy Efficiency Programme Office has been set up. Led by the National Environment Agency, the Energy Efficiency Programme Office will integrate the overall efforts of the public, private and people sectors to improve energy efficiency.

Let's do more with less. Let's be inspired, innovative and energy efficient, so that we can be more resilient and do our part for the global environment and climate change.