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Reliabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/reliability
SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation RELIABILITY We invest in infrastructure, technology and manpower, and make long-term plans to renew aging assets, so that we can continue to provide our customers with efficient and reliable power supply. Engineer, 27, shares how she is undaunted by male-dominated energy industry & climbs the ranks People of Sp How this 'grid doctor' maintains the health of Singapore's electricity network so everything stays on People of Sp Faster repairs, fewer disruptions: Meet the innovative teams using smart tech to keep your piped gas supply flowing People of Sp Ground feedback, digital tools: How she helps 8,000 workers end their day safely People of Sp view more
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OverviewBusinessesIndividualsRECsCarbon CreditsSustainability ConsultingThe OneMillionTrees MovementContact Us Climate Services Enabling Your Transition to Net-Zero Countries globally have committed to the Paris Agreement. Businesses and individuals are rallying towards the collective goals of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and achieving carbon neutrality by mid-century. Our comprehensive range of carbon solutions will enable businesses and individuals embark on their sustainability journeys, supporting baseline measurements, developing carbon-reduction roadmap, target setting, implementation and end-to-end reporting. Get in touch with us Our Solutions Integrated Climate Services for Business Climate Services for Individuals Renewable Energy Certificates Sustainability Consulting All-in-one Platform Business Explore how your organisation can measure, reduce and offset emissions today. Read more Individuals Green your monthly electricity consumption with renewable energy. Read more Register Your Project Register your project for Renewable Energy Certificates and enhance your project returns. Read more Our Solutions Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) Make creditable claims for renewable energy to offset Scope 2 emissions through our range of RECs in Asia. Find out more Carbon Credits Align your sustainability goals and ambitions with Carbon Credits from reputable sources. Find out more Sustainability Consulting Measure your company’s carbon footprint and develop an inventory of your emissions based on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) protocol for Scope 1, 2 and 3 to start your sustainability journey and formulate your carbon-reduction roadmap. Find out more My Carbon Footprint & My Green Credits For individuals and households wanting to play their part to help the environment, My Carbon Footprint and My Green Credits allow you to track your emissions and green your electricity consumption. Start your journey by heading over to the SP app! Find out more Latest News SP Group expands sustainable energy operations in China with Chongqing Transport Hub project win Read more STMicroelectronics enhances sustainability with chiller cooling system at Toa Payoh Read more SP signs PPA with BASF for rooftop solar deployment Read more SP partners State Grid China at International Forum on Power System Transformation 2025 Read more How this 'grid doctor' maintains the health of Singapore's electricity network so everything stays on Read more Ground feedback, digital tools: How she helps 8,000 workers end their day safely Read more Faster repairs, fewer disruptions: Meet the innovative teams using smart tech to keep your piped gas supply flowing Read more Engineer, 27, shares how she is undaunted by male-dominated energy industry & climbs the ranks Read more SP Digital’s Green Energy Tech (GET) solutions at Airbus Asia Training Centre Read more Launch of Distributed District Cooling network at Tampines Read more Have a business inquiry? Interested to find out more how our integrated services can serve your business needs? Drop us an online enquiry and our qualified professionals will reach out to you. Contact Us Form Our Integrated Energy Solutions District Cooling & Heating Electric Vehicle Solutions Digital Products Renewable Energy Climate Services Hide
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News & Media Releases Latest All Years 27 Mar 2024 Electricity Tariff Revision for the Period 1 April to 30 June 2024 11 Mar 2024 Singapore’s First Centralised Power Plant Simulator & Structured Genco Training Programme 01 Mar 2024 SP Group Donates S$1.1 Million to KidSTART Singapore to Support Learning and Development Programmes for 2,000 More Children 20 Feb 2024 SP Group To Acquire 75 MWp Of Rooftop Solar Assets In China 11 Jan 2024 SP Group secures S$650 Million Green Loan to finance Super Low-Energy Labrador Tower Development 28 Dec 2023 Electricity Tariff Revision For The Period 1 January to 31 March 2024 14 Nov 2023 SP Group’s Integrated Energy Solutions to Power Rangsit University’s Green Energy Transformation 31 Oct 2023 Advisory on Recruitment and Impersonation Scams 29 Oct 2023 Malee Group Partners SP Group to Power Green Energy Transition for Manufacturing Facility 24 Oct 2023 SP Group conferred highest accolade at Community Chest Awards 2023 1 ... 5 6 7 ... 22
Sustainabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/sustainability/SP-Group-partners-CapitaLand-to-deploy-a-distributed-district-cooling-network-at-the-new-Geneo-life-sciences-and-innovation-cluster-at-Singapore-Science-Park
SP partners Capitaland to deploy distributed district cooling network at the new Geneo life sciences and innovation cluster at Singapore Science Park SUSTAINABILITY SP and CapitaLand announced today the deployment of a distributed district cooling network at the new Geneo life sciences and innovation cluster at Singapore Science Park. At the cluster, comprising three properties with five buildings, SP will operate the network with a total cooling capacity of 10,400 RT. The energy efficiency achieved is expected to abate at least 20,000 tonnes of carbon emissions over a 30-year operating period, akin to removing more than 600 cars from our roads annually. Read more: SP Group Partners CapitaLand to Deploy Distributed District Cooling Network at Geneo Cluster In Singapore Science Park - 27 May 2024 TAGS SUSTAINABILITY YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ SP Group expands sustainable energy operations in China with Chongqing Transport Hub project win STMicroelectronics enhances sustainability with chiller cooling system at Toa Payoh SP signs PPA with BASF for rooftop solar deployment
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Innovationhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/innovation/sp-group-and-hyundai-to-accelerate-adoption-of-evs-in-singapore
SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation SP Group and Hyundai to Accelerate Adoption of EVs in Singapore INNOVATION SP Group (SP) and Hyundai will jointly develop a new business model for battery leasing, or Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) – a first in Southeast Asia – where EV users lease the car battery instead of owning it. The collaboration includes a study on EV battery utilisation and improving the ownership experience for consumers. It also involves the expansion of the EV charging infrastructure and development of new solutions for battery reuse and recycling to achieve carbon neutrality. This aims to lower the initial cost of purchasing an EV, enhance the accessibility of charging points and build an ecosystem of innovative solutions that can encourage the adoption of EVs in Singapore. Read more in the media release. - 12 November 2020 TAGS INNOVATION YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ SP partners Pyxis to launch direct-current fast charging point for electric harbour crafts Using GET™ to help Mercatus digitally manage their tenant utilities SP Group is partnering Mercatus Co-operative Limited to deploy SP Digital’s Green Energy Tech (GET™) solutions to Mercatus’ properties. Developing the digital core of sustainable energy solutions From coding to designing systems, Ibrahim develops and manages all the central platforms and systems that power the SP Utilities app, commercial solutions, and internal projects for SP.
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SP Group Partners Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City to Develop Energy-Saving Solutionshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-Partners-Sino-Singapore-Guangzhou-Knowledge-City-to-Develop-Energy-Saving-Solutions
Media Release SP Group Partners Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City to Develop Energy-Saving Solutions Singapore & China, 31 August 2020 – SP Group (SP) today signed an agreement with the SinoSingapore Guangzhou Knowledge City Investment and Development Co. Ltd (GKC Co) to establish a joint venture (SP-GKC JV Co) to develop district cooling, heating and integrated energy solutions that will help the China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City (CSGKC) to achieve energy savings. The joint venture agreement was signed by SP’s Group Chief Executive Officer Mr Stanley Huang and GKC Co’s Chief Executive Officer Mr Chen Changxin at the 11th Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council (SGCC) meeting. The meeting, held over video conference in Guangzhou and Singapore, was co-chaired by Guangdong Governor Mr Ma Xingrui and Singapore’s Transport Minister Mr Ong Ye Kung. As part of the agreement, SP and GKC Co are working together to develop district cooling and heating solutions for the Knowledge Tower at the Jiulong Lake area in GKC. Leveraging the technology and SP’s experience in the energy industry, both parties will also focus on integrating sustainable energy solutions such as distributed energy, energy storage, energy efficiency and energy management systems. In the next phase of development, these solutions could be extended to other projects in the SinoSingapore International Technology Innovation Cooperation Demonstration Area within CSGKC, to enable more customers to enjoy substantial energy and cost savings. This will translate to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future for CSGKC and Guangzhou city. Mr Stanley Huang, Group Chief Executive Officer of SP Group said: “Our technology and operations at Raffles City Chongqing and Singapore’s Marina Bay have helped customers achieve cost savings and reduce energy consumption by 40 per cent. Through this partnership with CSGKC, SP Group looks forward to supporting China’s goal to build an ecological civilisation and Beautiful China1 , with our smart and sustainable energy solutions. Together, we aim to enable customers in China to enjoy a sustainable, low-carbon future.” Mr. Chen Changxin, CEO of GKC Co said: "As an important platform for China-Singapore collaboration, GKC Co has started the exchanges and cooperation with SP Group since the ground-breaking of GKC. This year marks the 30th anniversary of China-Singapore diplomacy and the 10th anniversary of GKC, it is a milestone for us to jointly establish a joint venture to develop the smart energy business. Based on the principle of “government-supported, enterprise-led, market-driven” and with the Knowledge Tower project at the Jiulong Lake as a start, we will implement investment, construction and operation of district cooling and heating solutions centred on the smart micro-grids layout, promote the development of smart energy businesses in GKC and gradually extend to GBA, so as to achieve synergistic improvement of commercial value, corporate benefits and social effects, and jointly create another successful model of ChinaSingapore collaboration." Raffles City Chongqing, where SP Group operates its advanced energy-efficient cooling and heating system, commenced operations in September 2019. SP’s cooling operations enabled Raffles City Chongqing to reduce energy consumption by more than 40 per cent savings, compared to conventional building chiller plants. SP designed and operates the world’s largest underground district cooling system at Singapore’s Marina Bay Financial district. Besides achieving substantial energy efficiency, the Marina Bay district cooling network achieved 100% reliability for 13 consecutive years, since it commenced operations in 2006. -Ends- 新加坡能源集团携手中新广州知识城实现节能解决方案 (新加坡、中国,2020 年 8 月 31 日)新加坡能源集团(SP Group)今天宣布与中新广州 知识城投资开发有限公司(简称“知识城合资公司”)签署合作协议,双方成立合资企业 开发区域供冷供热及综合能源解决方案,帮助中新广州知识城(简称“知识城”)实现节 能减排目标。 新加坡能源集团总裁黄天源和知识城合资公司总裁陈长新在新加坡-广东合作理事会(简 称“新粤合作理事会”)第十一次会议上签署了该合资协议。广东省省长马兴瑞先生和新 加坡交通部长王乙康先生分别在广州和新加坡主持了此次线上视频会议。 按照协议,新加坡能源集团与知识城合资公司将共同开发知识城九龙湖“知识塔”片区的 区域供冷供热解决方案。同时,借助新能源集团在能源领域的经验和技术,双方还将关注 一体化能源解决方案,如分布式能源、储能、能效管理及整合能源管理系统等方面。下一 阶段,这些技术将拓展到广州知识城“中新国际科技创新合作示范区”的其他项目中,使 更多客户受益于能耗和成本的大幅下降。这也将为知识城和广州市更清洁、可持续的能源 事业发展助力。 新加坡能源集团总裁黄天源先生说:“我们创新的技术和营运为重庆来福士和新加坡滨海 湾的客户节约了百分之四十的能耗。新加坡能源集团希望能够通过这次中新广州知识城的 合作,用我们的智慧可持续能源解决方案,继续支持中国的生态文明和‘美丽中国’2建 设,实现低碳和可持续发展的未来。” 知识城合资公司总裁陈长新说:“这个合资企业的建立正值中新建交 30 周年和广州知识 城成立 10 周年,对于知识城智慧能源产业发展来说有着里程碑式的意义。我们将坚持 ‘政府引导、企业先行、市场化运作’的原则,以九龙湖知识塔项目为起点,围绕智能微 网布局实施区域制冷和供热解决方案的投资、建设和运营。”陈长新表示,双方还将持续 提升知识城智慧能源产业发展水平,并将成功经验推广至粤港澳大湾区,从而实现商业价 值、企业效益和社会效应的协同提高,共同打造中新合作的又一成功典范。 新加坡能源集团在新加坡滨海湾金融区设计打造了世界上最大的地下区域供冷系统。该系 统自 2006 年投入运营以来已连续十三年实现 100%的可靠性。2019 年 9 月正式营业的重庆 来福士广场也采用了新能源集团的尖端高效节能供冷供热系统,实现了高达40%以上的节 能效果。新加坡能源集团将以中新广州知识城合作项目为契机,为中国持续带来高效节能 的解决方案,助力“美丽中国”建设。 -完-
[Form] Application for Decommissioning of PV Systemhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:a9e51fda-738f-4cab-8fbe-042dd326ccd5/Application%20for%20Decommissioning%20of%20PV%20System.pdf
GRID-TIED PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEM: APPLICATION FOR DECOMMISSIONING OF PV SYSTEM IN THE PREMISES To: SP PowerGrid Ltd 2 Kallang Sector Singapore 349277 For official use only Application No. Date Received PART I : APPLICANT’S DETAILS I hereby acknowledge the application to decommission the entire PV system in my premises as given in Part II by my Licensed Electrical Worker responsible for the PV system, including closing of associated PV account (if applicable). Name of Company / Applicant: Department / Sub-BU: Name of Authorised Person & Designation: Forwarding Address: Telephone: Email: Signature: Date: (DD/MM/YYYY) PART II : PV INSTALLATION DETAILS (TO BE COMPLETED BY LEW) Installation Address: Electrical Installation License No.: Utility Account No (Existing): Installation Intake Voltage: Existing Approved PV Capacity: kWp kWac I, (LEW No.: ), the (Name) undersigned Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) for the PV system at the above premises, wish to apply for decommissioning of the entire PV system at the above premises on: Date: (at least 30 days in advance from date of application) (DD/MM/YYYY) Signature: Date: (DD/MM/YYYY) Page 1 of 1 Ver 1.0
[20191030] Media Release - SP Group Sets Up First Zero-Emission Building Powered By Green Hydrogen In Southeast Asiahttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/c9d8ef18-9a18-4b91-a98b-0e0c0f611b68/%5B20191030%5D+Media+Release+-+SP+Group+Sets+Up+First+Zero-Emission+Building+Powered+By+Green+Hydrogen+In+Southeast+Asia.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=
Media Release SP GROUP SETS UP FIRST ZERO-EMISSION BUILDING POWERED BY GREEN HYDROGEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Singapore, 30 October 2019 – SP Group (SP) has established the first zero-emission building in Southeast Asia that is powered by green hydrogen. Located at SP’s training centre at Woodleigh Park, the self-sustaining building is 100% powered with renewable energy via an innovative Hydrogen Energy System and is disconnected from the national electricity grid. Mr Brandon Chia, Head, Centre of Excellence, SP Group said: “Buildings contribute 40 per cent of energy related carbon emissions worldwide 1 . The Hydrogen Energy System provides a safe and compact way of storing green hydrogen which powers the region’s first zero-emission building. We believe this can be a significant contributor toward Singapore’s climate change pledge to cut national emissions intensity by 36 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030.” The challenge to achieving zero emission The world in its fight against climate change is using various means to lower carbon emissions. One way is to use renewable energy sources. However, in urban places such as Singapore, due to limited land and inconsistent solar energy, achieving zero emission with 100% renewable energy is extremely challenging. Zero-emission solution An alternative is hydrogen as a green energy source. In the Hydrogen Energy System used by SP, electricity from green sources, such as solar, is used to conduct electrolysis. The hydrogen generated from this process is bonded with special metal alloy powders to form metal hydride, compacted and stored in tanks. When electricity supply is required, the stored hydrogen from the metal hydride tanks is slowly released and converted to electricity via fuel cells. As green energy sources are used for electrolysis, this entire process of converting hydrogen to electricity is 100 per cent green, with zero carbon emission. 1 The buildings and building construction sectors combined are responsible for nearly 40% of total direct and indirect CO2 emissions (International Energy Agency). 1 Safe hydrogen storage While there have been other energy systems using hydrogen as a fuel, the key challenge of hydrogen lies in having a storage solution that is safe for deployment in highly-urbanised areas such as Singapore. The system uses special metal alloy as a storage medium to bond with hydrogen. This allows for the storage of a large volume of hydrogen at a much lower pressure over a long period of time without any deterioration. When electricity is needed, the stored hydrogen is released in a slow and regulated manner, making it safer and more compact to be stored in an urban setting. Encourages greater mix of renewable energy The Hydrogen Energy System can mitigate electricity supply fluctuations and intermittency issues – common shortcomings of renewable energy. When there is surplus renewable energy, it can be stored in the form of hydrogen and converted back to electricity when there is a deficit of renewable energy. This ensures that the grid remains stable even with a greater mix of renewable energy introduced, hence encouraging the use of green energy. SP is working with Marubeni Corporation and Tohoku University on the Hydrogen Energy System with special metal alloy storage tanks from Japan, and to customise and integrate it for use in Singapore. -Ends- 2 About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.5 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also drives digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. 3
[20220412] The Business Times - SP Group donates S$1.35m to support 450 disadvantaged ITE studentshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:021bc3b4-4f04-4eae-ae46-1085910905fe
TAKING HEART SP Group donates S$1.35m to support 450 disadvantaged ITE students It will send students on work-study stints in power grids, sustainable energy, new tech. BY MEGAN CHEAH SINGAPORE utility group SP Group is donating S$1.35 million to support 450 engineering school students in the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) through the inaugural SP Group Engineering Study Awards. The funds will be disbursed monthly to the students, who come from low-income families, over the next 3 years, the group said Launched on Tuesday (Apr 12), the new awards will complement existing book prizes for ITE’s electrical engineering students offered by the group. The group is working with ITE to send students on work-study stints in areas such as power grids, sustainable energy, and new technologies. It also links students up with SP Group’s engineers, who serve as mentors. The group noted that more than 16 per cent of its 3,600 staff are ITE alumni. Among them, close to 60 per cent went on to pursue further education and attained diplomas or degrees. Stanley Huang, group chief executive officer (CEO) of SP Group, said the group is committed to encouraging youth to pursue their career aspirations regardless of their socio-economic background. “ITE has provided many of our technical officers and technicians a strong foundation to grow their engineering capabilities,” he added. ITE CEO Low Khah Gek said the study award will enable students with financial needs to take on fewer part-time jobs and Left and above: ITE students and SP Powergrid staff. The funds from the SP Group Engineering Study Awards will be disbursed monthly to 450 ITE students over the next 3 years. PHOTOS: SP GROUP focus on their education. One such award recipient is Jackie Lim, a first-year Nitec mechatronics and robotics student who works part-time at a supermarket to help with his family’s expenses. “I am happy to receive the study award, because it means I do not need to keep thinking about having to work more hours and can instead focus more time on school,” said Lim. For over 20 years, SP Group has awarded more than 450 education scholarships, sponsorships and book prizes, amounting to S$10 million, to students with a passion for engineering across all tertiary education institutions. megancheah@sph.com.sg
SP Group invests in first batch of agrivoltaics assets in Chinahttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-announces-first-batch-of-Agrivoltaics-investment-in-Meizhou
News Release SP Group invests in first batch of agrivoltaics assets in China The 78MWp solar assets across four agricultural sites will integrate solar photovoltaics with 7.8 MWh battery energy storage systems to enhance grid stability and resilience. The project will generate 91.3 GWh of green electricity annually, amounting to an avoidance of more than 91,000 tonnes of carbon emissions, and other harmful gas emissions each year 6 June 2023, Singapore & China — SP Group (SP), a leading utilities group and sustainable energy solutions provider in Singapore and Asia Pacific, announced its investment in its first batch of agrivoltaic assets in Guangdong province, China. With a total installed capacity of 78 Megawatt-peak (MWp), the project will integrate solar photovoltaics (PV) with 7.8 Megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery energy storage systems across four existing agricultural sites in Dabu County, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province. The solar-plus-storage model will improve the stability and resilience of the power grid with the capability to support periods of high electricity demand and tight electricity supply. When completed at the end of this year, the project is expected to contribute 91.3 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean electricity annually to the power grid and help Meizhou avoid over 91,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. The clean energy generated will help the region reduce usage of coal by close to 30,000 tonnes and reduce annual sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions by more than 2,700 tonnes and 1,360 tonnes respectively. To optimise asset yield and performance, the project is enhanced with digital energy management solutions to manage the solar generation and will monitor the usage and storage of the solar power based on intelligent insights and data. Agrivoltaics involves the strategic co-location of agriculture activities with solar energy generation infrastructure. The dual-use of land will retain its agricultural production capability and meet net-zero targets. This novel system offers multiple benefits to local farmers, the community, and the environment. It removes the perceived conflict between solar development and prime agriculture land to drive solar expansion at-scale; offers rural farmers the opportunity to diversify their income source; has the potential to enhance crop 2 yield; and increases green energy supply towards China’s climate ambitions of achieving peak carbon use by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. Mr Michael Zhong, Managing Director, China, SP Group said: "The symbiosis of solar photovoltaic systems and the agricultural sector offers great potential for us to support China’s clean energy transition and to uplift local communities. As part of our long-term commitment in China, we will actively explore and invest in innovative and diversified sustainable energy opportunities to expand our footprint across China, driving sustainable development and decarbonisation for its cities and districts.” SP Group currently has a renewable energy and district cooling portfolio in China that spans 13 provinces including Anhui, Chongqing, Fujian, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Shanghai, Shandong and Zhejiang. About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, empowering the future of energy with lowcarbon, smart energy solutions for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, as well as sustainable energy solutions in Singapore, China, Thailand and Vietnam. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective worldwide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable and renewable energy solutions such as microgrids, cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, solar energy solutions, electric vehicle fast-charging stations and digital energy solutions for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or follow us on Facebook at spgrp.sg/facebook, LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and Instagram at spgrp.sg/instagram
Youth Guidance Outreach Services receives largest single donation of $750,000 from SP Grouphttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Youth-Guidance-Outreach-Services-receives-largest-single-donation-of--750-000-from-SP-Group
Media Release Youth Guidance Outreach Services receives largest single donation of $750,000 from SP Group ⁃ Funding set up first-of-its-kind mobile youth engagement outpost with an electric vehicle ⁃ Donation enabled full refurbishment of youth centres in Woodlands and Ang Mo Kio to expand service delivery and outreach programmes ⁃ This milestone comes as YGOS marks its 40th founding anniversary this year Celebrating the launch of the Mobile Outreach Support Team and the opening of the upgraded Woodlands youth centre. (L-R) Chairman of Community Chest Mr Chew Sutat, CEO of SP PowerGrid Mr Jimmy Khoo, MP for Jurong GRC Mr Xie Yao Quan, SPS Eric Chua, MP for Sembawang GRC Ms Mariam Jaafar, and Board Chairman of YGOS Mr Timothy Hia. Singapore, 29 May 2023 – SP Group (SP) has partnered Youth Guidance Outreach Services (YGOS) to expand preventive outreach services through a S$750,000 contribution. This is the largest single donation YGOS has received since it was established to support youths-at-risk and their families through caring relationships and developmental opportunities, enabling them to integrate with mainstream society and to make positive contributions to their schools and community. The funding went towards setting up the first-of-its-kind Mobile Outreach Support Team (MOST) 青年社区移动站 with an electric vehicle (EV) and ramping up operations at a new youth centre in Jurong, which has one of the highest concentrations of youth in Singapore. SP is sponsoring charging credits for the MOST EV, enabling the team to scale up operations with Singapore’s largest EV fast-charging network. SP’s support has also enabled the refurbishment of YGOS youth centres at Woodlands and Ang Mo Kio, catering for more youth. At the launch of the upgraded YGOS Woodlands centre, Guest-of-Honour, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development & Culture, Community and Youth, Mr Eric Chua said, “SP Group has demonstrated how corporates can lead the charge in building a culture of sustained giving, and working with social service agencies like YGOS, to meet needs in the community. With 2023 being the Year of Celebrating Social Service Partners, I hope more partners will come onboard to give generously, so that we can empower communities-in-need to achieve their fullest potential, despite the challenges they face.” Group CEO of SP Group, Mr Stanley Huang said, “SP Group is pleased to partner YGOS to provide more youths with safe spaces, nurturing mentorship and professional guidance to build confidence and find practical pathways to realise their potential. We are also glad to help YGOS incorporate sustainability in its operations with the added dimension of the mobile outreach powered by an electric vehicle and having access to SP’s island-wide charging network.” Mobile Outreach YGOS is pioneering a new concept - Mobile Outreach Support Team (MOST) - in Singapore. Powered by an electric vehicle, MOST is envisioned as a mobile outpost to extend YGOS’s existing suite of services. Staff and volunteers onboard the MOST currently pan out to youth hotspots in Jurong, with plans to expand these services to the Geylang vicinity in the future. By providing a space for youths to hang out, YGOS aims to deliver guidance and support on the move. The MOST vehicle is fully equipped with offerings to engage with youth, including mobile Wi-Fi, entertainment offerings and more. Trained staff and volunteers will be on-site to provide outreach services which covers career guidance, smoking and vaping cessation, mentoring, mental wellness, family relations and more. New Youth Offerings The revamped youth centres at Woodlands and Ang Mo Kio provide a safe environment for youth to enjoy meaningful engagements, form positive peer relationships and build character, to serve them well in their teen and young adult life stages. The new centres feature an open layout, modern concepts as well as multi-use spaces that cater to a wide range of activities including group-based mentoring, workshops, cooking, crafting, as well as music and dance. YGOS’ services now cover all regions in Singapore, with its centres in Woodlands, Ang Mo Kio, Geylang and Jurong. These youth centres currently offer drop-in services twice weekly, and benefits close to 1,000 youths annually. Mr Wilson Tan, Executive Director of YGOS, added, “We are greatly appreciative of SP Group’s support in enabling YGOS to expand our service delivery. With the refurbishment of our centres and the launch of the Mobile Outreach Services Team, we can now proactively reach out to youths in precincts in which our centres are based. Since the soft launch of MOST in March, we have seen keen interest from youths and a steady inflow of new participants to our programmes. We hope to continue building on this momentum, and to expand this service to more precincts in Singapore.” SP Group staff volunteers, known as SP Heart Workers, have also been actively engaged with youth from YGOS. Engineers at the Marina Bay District Cooling Plant conducted a “below-thescenes” tour showcasing the world’s largest underground district cooling network and sustainability concepts to a group of 30 youths, aged 10-16, during the March school holidays. Building connections through the common language of sports, SP Heart Workers have also been building rapport with more than 80 youths through basketball sessions, befriending and inspiring them to pursue their life interests and a fulfilling education. C Tharani, 16, who joined YGOS in 2021, shared, “I have gained a lot from YGOS, forging new friendships with the trusted staff and volunteers. They have helped me build a support system outside of school and that has given me the confidence to pursue both my personal and academic interests. I hope to pursue a career in the medical or biomedical sector in the future, as I gear up for my GCE ‘N’ Levels this year.” Edmund Pang, 20, an ex-beneficiary who was part of YGOS’ programme in 2018, said, “The YGOS centre in Woodlands is like a second home to me, as I could look forward to a healthy and caring relationship with the staff, who listened and helped with my personal issues. I discovered newfound confidence in myself and in my abilities to pursue the things I have always wanted to do. I am also inspired to lead my best life and look forward to giving back to the community.” SP’s donation is channelled through the SP Heartware Fund, which is managed by Community Chest, in support of YGOS’ programmes. -Ends- About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, empowering the future of energy with low-carbon, smart energy solutions for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, as well as sustainable energy solutions in Singapore, China, Thailand and Vietnam. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective worldwide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable and renewable energy solutions such as microgrids, cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, solar energy solutions, electric vehicle fast-charging stations and digital energy solutions for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or follow us on Facebook at spgrp.sg/Facebook, LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/Linkedin and Instagram at spgrp.sg/Instagram. About Youth Guidance Outreach Services (YGOS) Youth Guidance Outreach Services (YGOS) is a non-profit charitable organisation that has been serving troubled youths in the community since 1983. We aim to provide them and their families hope through caring relationships and developmental opportunities for the whole person. Our core focus and programmes include preventive (Drop-in Centres), developmental (School Social Work), remedial (Guidance Programmes) and rehabilitative work. Developing people, diversifying partnerships and remembering our distinctive purpose in the work we do are key factors that drive us forward. We have centres in Woodlands, Ang Mo Kio, Geylang, Jurong and also manage a Community Rehabilitation Centre, where we are able to share our vision and impact lives more effectively. YGOS gained membership with the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and since 1997, held the status of an institution of Public Character (IPC). For more information, please visit www.ygos.sg or follow us on Instagram at @ygos_sg, Facebook at facebook.com/ygos.sg and LinkedIn at https://sg.linkedin.com/company/youthguidance-outreach-services. Annex Cheque Presentation [From left to right] Mr Jimmy Khoo, CEO, SP PowerGrid, SPS Eric Chua, Mr Chew Sutat, Chairman, Community Chest, and Mr Timothy Hia, Board Chairman, YGOS. Supported by SP Group, YGOS launched Singapore's first-of-its-kind Mobile Outreach Support Team (MOST), powered by an electric vehicle. SP is also providing free access for MOST to its island-wide charging network. Currently plying the Jurong precinct twice a week, this outreach outpost hosts a suite of offerings to engage youths in the community. SP’s support also enabled the refurbishment of YGOS youth centres in Woodlands and Ang Mo Kio, creating a safe environment for youths to develop holistically. The new centres feature open and multi-purpose spaces, catering to a wide range of services offered by YGOS. SP Group volunteers, known as SP Heart Workers, engaged with YGOS youth through basketball sessions during drop-in sessions at the youth centres. Through these engagements, SP Heart Workers built rapport with YGOS youths During the March school holidays, the youths also visited SP’s district cooling system - the world's largest underground district cooling network - at Marina Bay, hosted by SP Group engineers. There, youths got to learn more about the operational aspects of district cooling and sustainability concepts.