Energy Efficiency is a cost-effective means of mitigating GHG emissions. Although energy efficiency makes financial sense, energy efficiency measures may not be implemented due to market barriers such as the lack of information and capability.

To drive energy efficiency improvement in Singapore, the Energy Efficiency Programme Office (E²PO) has been established. The E²PO is an multi-agency committee led by the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and comprises the Economic Development Board (EDB), Land Transport Authority (LTA), Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Housing and Development Board (HDB), Infocomm Authority of Singapore (IDA) and the Agency for Science, technology and Research (A*Star). The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) and Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) are also represented at the committee.

The E²PO has identified the following areas for action in developing a holistic energy efficiency strategy and Masterplan for Singapore:

• Stimulate demand for energy efficiency
• Develop human and institutional capabilities
• Promote emerging energy efficient technologies and innovation
• Profile and promote energy efficiency internationally