KOTA KINABALU: Large-scale electricity consumers in Sabah have begun receiving directive notices from the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS) since November 4, marking the full enforcement of the Efficient Electricity Energy Management Regulations 2024 (EMEER 2024).
The measure targets premises or industries consuming 3,000,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) or more over six consecutive months, aimed at stopping energy waste.
ECoS Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Economic Planning and Regulation) Ir. Magdalene Chu Wai Quan stressed that the regulations are not merely legal enforcement but also help companies save operating costs in the long term.
“EMEER 2024 is not intended to be mere compliance, but rather to encourage large-scale electricity consumers to practise systematic energy management, identify areas for improvement, reduce operating costs and enhance overall business performance,” she said when officiating the Energy Efficiency Regulation Compliance Seminar and Support Programme at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here today.
Notice recipients are required to appoint a Registered Electrical Energy Manager and submit written confirmation to ECoS within three months from the date the notice is issued.
After the three-month appointment period, they are also required to submit energy use reports and documentation after the following six-month period ends.
According to Magdalene, the implementation of the regulations is a key pillar under the Sabah Energy Efficiency Action Plan (SEEAP), a 10-year roadmap to balance the surge in electricity demand due to rapid development in Sabah.
ECoS stressed that the success of the measure requires the full commitment of industry players in viewing energy efficiency as a strategic investment to safeguard the stability of Sabah’s electricity supply.
The seminar also brought together experts from the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia, Malaysian Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV), Energy IR Sdn Bhd, IEN Consultants Sdn Bhd, Atech Energy Sdn Bhd and M&E Consulting Engineers NTM to share financing mechanisms and technical solutions with participants.
Source: ECoS
