Building Control Act amendments require 10% reduction of EUI

The Green Mark Incentive Scheme will offer 50% of co-funding support.

Amendments to the Building Control Act introduced the new Mandatory Energy Improvement (MEI) initiative, aiming to reduce energy consumption in energy-intensive buildings.

It will require owners to engage professionals to carry out an energy audit and reduce the building’s energy use intensity (EUI) by at least 10% from pre-audit levels.

The MEI will apply to 100 energy-intensive infrastructures with a Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 5,000 m2 and above.

To be implemented in Q3 2025, owners must act within three years and maintain improvements for one year thereafter.

Those who choose to achieve higher energy efficiency standards can tap into the Green Mark Incentive Scheme for Existing Buildings 2.0 (GMIS-EB 2.0) for 50% co-funding support.

Samuel Han, Director for Energy & Sustainability Management at Savills Singapore said that introducing a monetary fine could certainly affect and motivate everyone in the building to conserve energy.

“However, the primary objective of this regime is not to penalise, but to encourage buildings with lower efficiency to conduct energy audits. By doing so, they can identify areas for improvement, enhance sustainability, and enjoy long-term energy savings throughout the building's lifespan,” he added.

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