Singapore Energy Efficiency Investment Forum

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The National Environment Agency (NEA), together with the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) and Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP), jointly organised a "Singapore Energy Efficiency Investment Forum" on 6 Nov 08, at Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore. This event was jointly supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and IE Singapore.

Date: 6 November 2008
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: Swissôtel THE STAMFORD, 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882

At this forum, participants learnt about:

  • the most recent policies and advances in commercially attractive energy efficiency opportunities
  • the various institutional structures, such as ESCOs, that are driving the growth within the market
  • sources of financing and investment to fund their energy efficiency needs and/or entry into the market as a service provider

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In addition, NEA launched the Grant for Energy Efficient Technologies (GREET) at this event. GREET provides funding for companies to offset part of their investment cost for energy efficient equipment or technologies.

The presentation slides from the forum can be downloaded below.

Session One: Global and Local Perspectives
Speaker Topic Click attachment to download materials
Mr Binu K Parthan
Deputy Director, REEEP
Global and Local Perspectives PDF
Mr Horst Biedermann
Chairman, International EE Coalition - CEASRUS Sprl, Belgium
Global Perspectives and the Business Response PDF
Mr Kenneth Mentzer
President and CEO, North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
Net Zero Energy Homes - The Right Investment PDF
Mr Philip Ong
Director- Climate Change, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources
Perspective on Energy Efficiency in Singapore PDF
Mr Ong Seng Eng
Director - Resource Conservation Department, National Environment Agency
Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Businesses PDF


Session Two: Overview of Regional Market
Speaker Topic Click attachment to download materials
Mr Tae Yong Jung
Senior Economist - Economics and Research Department, Asian Development Bank, Philippines
Overview of Regional Market PDF
Mr Soh Chin Teck
GM, Insulation Division, CSR Building Materials(M) Sdn Bhd
Marketing Home Insulation in Malaysia PDF
Ms Fiona Waterhouse
Exec.Director, Industry and Government Liaison, Australian Cleantech Marketplace Ltd
The Nature and Extent of Energy Efficiency Investment in Australia PDF
Mr Derrick Hong
VP, CP Green - CPG Consultants Pte Ltd (SG)
The Changing Energy Landscape PDF


Session Three: ESCOs and Business Models
Speaker Topic Click attachment to download materials
Mr Thomas K. Dreessen
President and CEO, EPS Capital Corp, USA
ESCOs and Business Models PDF
Mr Matthew Cawte
Chief Financial Officer, Wellington Drive Technologies Ltd, NZ
Energy Efficiency and Small Electric Motors PDF
Mr Norman Lee
MD, ACTSYS Process Management Consultants, SG
Opportunities in the Process Industry for ESCOs PDF
Ms Sarah Montgomery
Regional Energy Solutions Mgr, Johnson Controls Pte Ltd
Guaranteed Energy Savings Model - Successful Application In Asia PDF
Mr Arnfinn Oines
Area Environment Conscience Six Sense Resorts & Spas
Carbon Positive Approach PDF


Session Four: Future Market Directions
Speaker Topic Click attachment to download materials
Mr Eric Graef
CEO, Elyo South East Asia
Future Market Directions for EE PDF
Mr Mahesh Tharoor
Director-Energy Solutions, Johnson Controls, Inc, Asia
Why Energy Efficiency is Key to Address Climate Change PDF
Mr Thomas K. Dreessen
President and CEO, EPS Capital Corp, USA
Scaling Up Energy Efficiency Financing PDF