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Electricity Tariff Revision for the Period 1 April to 30 June 2022https://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Electricity-Tariff-Revision-For-The-Period-1-April-to-30-June-2022
Media Release Electricity Tariff Revision for the Period 1 April to 30 June 2022 Singapore, 31 March 2022 – For the period from 1 April to 30 June 2022, electricity tariff (before 7% GST) will increase by an average of 9.9% or 2.49 cents per kWh compared with the previous quarter. The increase is mainly due to higher energy cost arising from significantly higher global gas and oil prices exacerbated by the conflict in Ukraine. For details on the components of the electricity tariff, please refer to Appendix 1: Breakdown of Electricity Tariff. For households, the electricity tariff (before 7% GST) will increase from 25.44 to 27.94 cents per kWh for 1 April to 30 June 2022. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in HDB four-room flats will increase by $8.73 (before 7% GST) (Appendix 3: Average monthly electricity bills of domestic consumers). *before 7% GST SP Group reviews the electricity tariffs every quarter based on guidelines set by the electricity industry regulator, Energy Market Authority (EMA). The tariffs shown in Appendix 2 have been approved by EMA.   Issued by: SP Group 2 Kallang Sector Singapore 349277 www.spgroup.com.sg Appendix 1 BREAKDOWN OF ELECTRICITY TARIFF 1. The electricity tariff consists of the following four components: Energy costs (paid to the generation companies): This component is adjusted quarterly to reflect changes in the cost of fuel and power generation. The fuel cost is the cost of imported natural gas, which is tied to oil prices by commercial contracts. The cost of power generation covers mainly the costs of operating the power stations, such as the manpower and maintenance costs, as well as the capital cost of the stations. Network costs (paid to SP Group): This is to recover the cost of transporting electricity through the power grid. Market Support Services Fee (paid to SP Group): This is to recover the costs of billing and meter reading, data management, retail market systems as well as market development initiatives. Market Administration and Power System Operation Fee (paid to Energy Market Company and Power System Operator): This fee is reviewed annually to recover the costs of operating the electricity wholesale market and power system.   Q2 2022 TARIFF (before 7% GST) Appendix 2 ELECTRICITY TARIFFS FROM 1 APRIL 2022 Appendix 3 AVERAGE MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BILLS OF DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS TARIFF WEF 1 APRIL 2022 (before 7% GST) 
Electricity Tariff Revision For The Period 1 April to 30 June 2020https://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Electricity-Tariff-Revision-For-The-Period-1-April-to-30-June-2020
Media Release Electricity Tariff Revision For The Period 1 April to 30 June 2020 Singapore, 31 March 2020 - For the period from 1 April to 30 June 2020, electricity tariffs (before 7% GST] will decrease by an average of 5.1% or 1.22 cents per kWh compared with the previous quarter. This is due to lower energy costs compared with the previous quarter. For households, the electricity tariff (before 7% GST] will decrease from 24.24 to 23.02 cents per kWh for 1 April to 30 June 2020. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in four-room HDB flats will decrease by $3.89 (before 7% GST] [see Appendix 3 for the average monthly electricity bill for different household types]. *before 7% GST SP Group supports the government’s Resilience Budget 2020 measures to support businesses and manage costs. In the same spirit, SP Group will do its part to defer increasing its network cost to transport electricity through the power grid for 1 year. This will reduce electricity tariff for households by 2.5%. SP Group reviews the electricity tariffs quarterly based on guidelines set by the Energy Market Authority (EMA), the electricity industry regulator. The tariffs shown in Appendix 1 have been approved by the EMA. Appendix 1   Appendix 2 BREAKDOWN OF ELECTRICITY TARIFF 1. The electricity tariff consists of the following four components: Energy costs (paid to the generation companies): This component is adjusted quarterly to reflect changes in the cost of fuel and power generation. The fuel cost is the cost of imported natural gas, which is tied to oil prices by commercial contracts. The cost of power generation covers mainly the costs of operating the power stations, such as the manpower and maintenance costs, as well as the capital cost of the stations. Network costs (paid to SP PowerAssets): This fee is reviewed annually. This is to recover the cost of transporting electricity through the power grid. Market Support Services Fee (paid to SP Services): This fee is reviewed annually. This is to recover the costs of billing and meter reading, data management, retail market systems as well as for market development initiatives. Market Administration and Power System Operation Fee (paid to Energy Market Company and Power System Operator): This fee is reviewed annually to recover the costs of operating the electricity wholesale market and power system. Appendix 3
Gas Distribution Connection Forms (wef 1 Apr 26).pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:fb7a4050-ada8-4e3a-8aa5-ff9e84e9ad33/Gas%20Distribution%20Connection%20Forms%20(wef%201%20Apr%2026).pdf
Gas Distribution Connection Forms Updated 1 Apr 26 Gas Distribution Connection Forms S/No. Form No. Description 1 GD1 Application for Gas Distribution Connection 2 GD2 Application for Admittance of Gas 3 GD3 Certificate of Proof Test FORM GD1 - APPLICATION FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION CONNECTION To: PowerGas Ltd c/o HOS (Gas Distribution Planning) SP PowerGrid Ltd Through Retailer ____________________________ Signature, Name & Designation of Retailer Representative ____________________________ Name of Retailer GAS CONNECTION TO: _______________________________________________________ (Project Name) _______________________________________________________ (Address of Gas Installation) I would like to apply for connection to the PowerGas’ gas distribution pipeline network for the above project. I hereby submit the following documents and certify that the information provided is correct: a. Consumer Project Data Sheet (GD1 Appendix 1). b. Location / site plan showing: i. The project site; ii. Proposed connection point(s), including the demarcation of the responsibility, PE end fittings at/from the connection point and any transition joint c. Location of Meter Installation & indicative pipe route from property boundary to the Meter Installation (Applicable for Natural Gas connections only). Name of Applicant : ______________________ Designation : ___________________________ Company : _____________________________ Signature/ Date: _________________________ GD1 (0426) GD1 Appendix 1 CONSUMER PROJECT DATA SHEET Consumer Information Project Name : Address of Premises / Development : Request Type : New supply connection / Retailer switch (NG only) * Consumption Information Type of Gas : Town Gas / Natural Gas * Consumer Type : Residential / Non-residential * Application of Gas : Co-Gen / Tri-Gen / Boiler / Cooking / Water Heating / Others * If Others, please specify : ___________________________ (NG only) Retailer Name : (NG only) Injection Point : Gas Consumption Duration per Day : Expected Gas Admittance Date : Gas Usage : 8 / 12 / 24 * hours or otherwise, please specify : ____________ If gas supply is meant for interim use (less than 5 yrs), please specify duration of gas usage in years : ____________ (DD/MM/YY) Delivery Pressure and Flowrate Year 1 mmBtu / year Year 2 mmBtu / year Applicable to NG projects only * Load profile Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 mmBtu / year mmBtu / year mmBtu / year Applicable to TG projects only * Design pressure of gas installation : Maximum Instantaneous Flowrate : Minimum Flowrate : Average Monthly Consumption : Maximum Instantaneous Flowrate : Sm 3 /hr Sm 3 /hr kWh/mth Sm 3 /hr barg Submitted by Applicant Confirmation by Retailer Name of Company : Name of Retailer : Name of Officer : Name of Officer : Designation : Designation : Date : Date : Signature : Signature : I agree with the above information provided by the applicant. Note : The above is for information purposes only. PowerGas may not be able and/or obliged to fulfil any of the above requirements. The minimum committed delivery pressure at the outlet of the GSIV 1barg (NG projects), 10kPa (TG LPB projects) and 1kPa (TG LP projects). However, the gas user may receive higher than the minimum committed pressure which is based on the prevailing network supply pressure. *Delete where applicable GD1 (0426) FORM GD2 - APPLICATION FOR ADMITTANCE OF GAS PowerGas Ltd c/o HOS (Gas Distribution Projects) SP PowerGrid Ltd Through Retailer _______________________________ Signature, Name & Designation of Retailer Representative ____________________________ Name of Retailer ________________________________________ (Project Name) ________________________________________ (Address of Premises / Development) (A) I, the Designated Representative (DR) of the above project, certify that, i. The gas installation from the GSIV up to the Meter Installation (excluding GSIV and Meter) is ready to receive gas. ii. iii. iv. The consumer internal pipe is not connected to the meter installation. I attached the following forms for your reference please: - GD2 Appendix 1 - “Certificate of Completion” - GD2 Appendix 2 - “Certificate of Final Pressure Test” All end points are capped / blanked / plugged off. v. I undertake to conduct Proof Test and submit GD3 immediately prior to the connection. - GD3 “Certificate of Proof Test” ____________________________ Signature and Stamp of DR / Date Name : _______________________________ PE / LGSW No.: ________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ (B) I hereby request for admittance of gas to the gas installation up to, but excluding, the Meter Installation on _______________. _____________________________ Signature of Applicant / Date Name : _____________________________ To the Retailer: This is to confirm gas admittance shall be carried out on ______________ (date) at _____________ (time). Please notify all relevant personnel to be present on site. Designation : ________________________ _____________________ SPPG Officer-in-charge GD2 (0426) CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION GD2 Appendix 1 PowerGas Ltd c/o HOS (Gas Distribution Projects) SP PowerGrid Ltd Through Retailer _______________________________ Signature, Name & Designation of Retailer Representative ____________________________ Name of Retailer __________________________________________ (Project Name) ___________________________________________ (Address of Premises / Development) I, the Designated Representative (DR) of the above project, hereby certify that the Gas Installation for the above project from the GSIV up to the Meter Installation (excluding GSIV and Meter) have been designed and constructed in compliance with the requirements of the latest revision of the following, where applicable: • Gas Act (Cap 116A); • Gas (Supply) Regulations; • Gas Supply Code; • Singapore Standard, SS 608 – Code of Practice for gas Installation; • Other relevant code / standard : ______________________ • All relevant acts, regulations and rules which are applicable to the gas installation; • All statutory and relevant codes which are applicable to the gas installation; • All statutory requirements in government laws and relevant regulations of government departments. 2. The design pressure of the Gas Installation is __________ barg. ____________________________ Signature and Stamp of DR / Date Name : _______________________________ PE / LGSW No.: ______________________ GD2 (0426) CERTIFICATE OF FINAL PRESSURE TEST GD2 Appendix 2 PowerGas Ltd c/o HOS (Gas Distribution Projects) SP PowerGrid Ltd Through Retailer _______________________________ Signature, Name & Designation of Retailer Representative ____________________________ Name of Retailer ___________________________________________ (Project Name) ___________________________________________ (Address of Premises / Development) 1. I, Designated Representative (DR) of the above project, hereby certify that the Gas Installation from the GSIV up to the Meter Installation (excluding GSIV and Meter) has been successfully tested and passed the final pressure test in accordance with the requirements of: Codes / Standards □ □ (Please tick below where applicable) Singapore Standard, SS 608 – Code of Practice for Gas Installation; or Other relevant code / standard: Pressure Test □ □ □ Test Pressure (Barg) Duration (Hour) Date Passed First test Second test Other test 2. I hereby declare that the design pressure and maximum instantaneous flowrate for the above Gas Installation is in accordance the submission stated in our GD1 form. Should there be changes to the parameters, the DR shall inform Gas Distribution Planning Section (through the gas retailer) to evaluate changes before they are implemented. 3. I shall notify all parties concerned that the Gas Installation has been completed and pressure tested. _______________________________ Signature and Stamp of DR / Date Name : _______________________________ PE / LGSW No.: ________________________ GD2 (0426) PowerGas Ltd c/o HOS (Gas Distribution Projects) SP PowerGrid Ltd Through Retailer FORM GD3 - CERTIFICATE OF PROOF TEST _______________________________ Signature, Name & Designation of Retailer Representative ____________________________ Name of Retailer ___________________________________________ (Project Name) ___________________________________________ (Address of Premises / Development) I, Designated Representative (DR) of the above project, hereby certify that the Gas Installation for the above project from the GSIV up to the Meter Installation (excluding GSIV and Meter) have been tested and successfully passed the proof test 1 on _____________ (date). 2. I further certify that the test pressure has been released and the said Gas Installation is currently at atmospheric pressure. Accordingly, I hereby request to proceed with the connection and gas admittance. 3. I shall undertake to purge and commission the Gas Installation from the GSIV up to the Meter Installation (excluding GSIV and Meter) immediately after the gas admittance. _______________________________ Signature and Stamp of DR / Date Name : _______________________________ PE / LGSW No.: ________________________ 1 Proof test shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Singapore Standard SS 608 for installation designed to operate up to 50 kPa or 20 kPa respectively, otherwise, proof test shall be carried out at 100 kPa or the operating pressure, whichever is lower, for a period of 30mins. REQUEST FOR INTERIM ADMITTANCE OF GAS I, Designated Representative (DR) of the above project, hereby certify that the Gas Installation for the above project from the GSIV up to the Meter Installation (excluding GSIV and Meter) have been prepared and is ready for purging and commissioning. Please proceed to admit gas for the purpose of purging and commissioning. ______________________________ Signature and Stamp of DR / Date Name : _______________________________ PE / LGSW No.: ________________________ GD3 (0426)
Average-Electricity-Consumption--kWh-_Jul-25-to-Jun-26.xlsxhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/docs/our-services/utilities/Average-Electricity-Consumption--kWh-_Jul-25-to-Jun-26.xlsx
Consumption_Elect Average consumption of Electricity (kWh) Premises Types Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Jun-26 HDB 1-Room 143 150 136 136 144 127 124 119 118 135 139 144 HDB 2-Room 190 195 177 177 188 164 165 158 158 181 185 192 HDB 3-Room 273 280 257 259 271 242 239 231 234 264 267 281 HDB 4-Room 381 388 358 355 377 334 330 322 325 365 369 388 HDB 5-Room 450 459 423 417 444 392 386 378 383 430 435 459 HDB Executive 554 562 520 513 546 478 472 462 474 525 528 557 Apartment 536 541 513 501 538 500 451 429 450 509 544 559 Terrace 848 866 817 818 836 785 734 735 722 788 830 870 Semi-Detached 1,123 1,121 1,072 1,056 1,107 1,016 951 940 939 1,007 1,073 1,132 Bungalow 2,175 2,168 2,190 2,074 2,202 2,040 1,950 1,863 1,918 2,054 2,212 2,279 Note: The figures exclude electricity consumption for PAYU customers and customers who are not purchasing electricity at the regulated tariff.
Singapore’s First Centralised Power Plant Simulator & Structured Genco Training Programmehttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Singapore-s-First-Centralised-Power-Plant-Simulator---Structured-Genco-Training-Programme
Media Release Singapore’s First Centralised Power Plant Simulator & Structured Genco Training Programme 1. Workforce training on operations for Singapore’s power generation companies (Gencos) will now be centralised and standardised with the launch of Singapore’s first Centralised Power Plant Simulator (CPPS). 2. Developed by the Singapore Institute of Power and Gas (SIPG) – the Centralised Training Institute for Power and Gas sectors – in partnership with the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and Gencos, the CPPS courses mark the first time that Gencos operating in a competitive environment have come together to collectively design and level training standards for the sector. This ensures a consistent level of training, which plays a critical role in ensuring a secure and stable supply of electricity for Singapore. 3. Six courses integrated with CPPS training have been co-developed by SIPG and Gencos comprising Keppel Merlimau Cogen O&M, PacificLight Power, Sembcorp Cogen, Senoko Energy, Tuas Power and YTL PowerSeraya. Spanning basic to advanced levels, the training programme establishes a consistent standard for skills training, such as in power plant operations, process controls, and management of common equipment alarms and malfunctions in a controlled environment separate from actual day-to-day plant operations, ensuring the safety of participants as well as plant and system reliability. 4. A simulated environment also ensures that the workforce could be trained in scenarios which are rare in the power sector but can lead to plant shutdowns. A unique feature of the CPPS courses is that various Gencos have committed to provide trainers who are industry practitioners, who will be able to impart valuable knowledge and skills to the participants. 5. As part of the launch of the CPPS, SIPG has introduced a structured training programme consisting of two new Power Generation Certificate Programmes with certificates recognised by all Gencos. Certificates will be issued upon the completion of the CPPS courses, as well as other Power Generation courses offered by SIPG. 6. Minister of State (MOS) for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling officiated the launch of the CPPS at SIPG today. In her opening speech, MOS Low commended key industry partners for the strong collaboration to bolster the competency of its workforce. 7. Mr Chia Soo Ping, Principal of SIPG, said: “As the energy landscape continues its dynamic and transformative journey, SIPG is focused on cultivating competencies and technological know-how needed for the industry to keep pace with change. The Gencos’ collaborative and structured approach promotes sharing and adoption of best practices. The Centralised Power Plant Simulator training reaps efficiencies and optimises the pooling of resources and expertise across all Gencos in Singapore to strengthen the overall resilience of the workforce for the energy sector.” 8. On the launch of the CPPS, Ms Violet Chen, EMA’s Industry Ecosystem Development Director, said: “We are heartened by the collective effort of SIPG and Gencos to strengthen the training of its workforce. The Power sector will continue to play a critical role in keeping the lights on and gas flowing for Singapore as we step up efforts to advance Singapore’s energy transition towards a sustainable future.”
Recruitment Scamhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Recruitment-Scam
Media Advisory Recruitment Scam Recruitment Scam Singapore, 24 August 2018 – SP Group has been alerted to cases of fraudulent recruiters claiming to be our Human Resource officers. Scammers would contact prospective applicants, conduct interviews over online channels, and thereafter offer them fake jobs at SP Group. To our knowledge, the scammers largely target recipients outside Singapore. Please be aware of unsolicited contact offering jobs, whether by phone, email or other channels. Verify the source of such communication before revealing personal information or providing consent of any kind.
Overseas Overviewhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/international/overview
OverviewChinaVietnamThailandAustralia International Leveraging our engineering expertise, sustainable energy services, digital capabilities and track record in Singapore, we are expanding our presence in international markets and collaborating with partners to deliver integrated solutions to our customers. China With China leading sustainable development on the global stage, this presents a new growth engine for SP Group to deploy district cooling, heating and integrated energy solutions. Find out more Vietnam With the transition to renewable energy and a drive towards energy efficiency in Vietnam, SP Group is building on these developments to export and acquire expertise and assets in Vietnam. We set up an office in Ho Chi Minh City in 2020 to pursue sustainable energy solutions projects. Find out more Thailand We are enabling the decarbonisation of districts and the acceleration of green energy transition in Thailand. Find out more Australia SP Group has a stake in SGSP (Australia) Assets Pty Ltd, (trading as Jemena), which owns and operates electricity distribution and gas transmission and distribution networks across Australia. Find out more
SP Group Launches One Of The World's First Blockchain-Powered Trading Of Renewable Energy Certificateshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-Launches-One-Of-The-World-s-First-Blockchain-Powered-Trading-Of-Renewable-Energy-Certificates
Media Release SP Group Launches One Of The World's First Blockchain-Powered Trading Of Renewable Energy Certificates City Developments Limited and DBS Bank on board as first buyers of certificates Enables local and international organisations – regardless of size, business or location - to meet their sustainability targets Singapore, 29 October 2018 - SP Group (SP) launched one of the world’s first blockchain-powered renewable energy certificate (REC) marketplace at the ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF) on Monday, 29 October 2018. In conjunction with the launch, AEBF forum participants saw screenshots of the first purchases by buyers, City Developments Limited (CDL) and DBS Bank (DBS). Designed and built in-house by SP’s team of digital energy experts, this marketplace enables local and international organisations – regardless of size, business or location in the world – to trade in RECs. The unique attributes of blockchain technology will ensure the security, integrity and traceability of each REC transaction. This will drive the greater integration of renewable energy sources on the electricity grid. Launching the marketplace innovation at the opening session of the Forum on Monday 29 October 2018, SP’s Chief Digital Officer, Samuel Tan, said, “Through blockchain technology, we enable companies to trade in renewable energy certificates conveniently, seamlessly and securely, helping them achieve greener business operations and meet their sustainability targets.” The SP REC marketplace supports local, regional and international RECs. It also supports different supply options including types of sellers and renewable energy sources. SP announced that local organisations such as CDL and DBS, who are keen drivers of sustainable solutions, have signed on as REC buyers. Solar developers such as Cleantech Solar Asia and LYS Energy Solutions, with local and regional solar assets, have signed a collaboration with SP to place their solar assets on the marketplace for sale of RECs. Katoen Natie Singapore, a global chemical logistics company who will be launching Singapore’s largest single unit rooftop solar facility at a warehouse, has also come onboard as a REC seller. When companies purchase RECs, they are consuming electricity from renewable sources, sold to them by other companies that produce green energy. With SP’s blockchain-powered marketplace, buyers are automatically matched with sellers, around the globe, according to their preferences. This helps big and small organisations to achieve their green targets and strengthens cross-border sustainability efforts with SP’s international reach. It contributes to Singapore’s low carbon targets, as part of its Paris COP-21 agreement. Annex A Hear from our Partners “As a green advocate for over two decades, CDL has always been committed to embracing technology and solutions that reduce environmental impact. Given that buildings consume 40% of energy globally, increasing the use of solar energy and neutralising our operations’ carbon footprint has been a priority in the way we build and manage our projects. We are glad to support the innovative and timely initiative by SP Group to embrace blockchain technology as a platform to accelerate Singapore’s transition to a low-carbon economy.” Ms Esther An, Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Limited “As Southeast Asia’s largest bank, we recognise the leadership role we can play in promoting sustainable development, including supporting innovations in renewable energy. SP Group’s blockchain REC platform will make it more economically effective for organisations and will catalyse the transition towards a low carbon economy. We look forward to many more innovations in renewable energy technologies to achieve a sustainable, affordable, secure and inclusive energy future.” Mr Mike Power, Chief Operating Officer of Technology and Operations, DBS “Cleantech Solar is excited to be onboarded onto one of the world’s first blockchain-powered REC marketplace pioneered by SP Group. By having our 120 solar sites in Asia on board this platform, we can now allow consumers, who are unable to generate their own renewable energy, another reliable solution to achieve their clean energy goals. Cleantech Solar is proud to be a contributor to SP Group’s innovative green solutions and together to work towards a zero carbon future.” Mr Raju Shukla, Executive Chairman, Cleantech Solar Asia “We are very excited to be part of the SP REC marketplace. We are launching a 6.8 MWh Solar Power Facility in Singapore this week. The SP REC marketplace gives Katoen Natie access to a broader ecosystem to drive sustainability.” Mr Koen Cardon, Chief Executive Officer, Katoen Natie Singapore “Pioneering the RECs trading since 2016, LYS Energy has envisioned the potential of blockchain technology as a powerful catalyst of a sustainable and global widespread of renewable energies adoption. Innovation leadership is our company philosophy, we are delighted today to be partnering with SP Group to support this significant milestone, as a world-wide debut of ensuring interoperability towards smart grid success while helping companies to achieve their sustainability targets.” Mr Lionel Steinitz, Chief Executive Officer, LYS Energy Solutions 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
Reliabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/reliability/keeping-a-keen-eye-on-underground-networks
SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Keeping a keen eye on underground networks RELIABILITY With many different types of cables installed beneath the roads, it sure takes a keen eye to identify, divert and renew the power cables owned by SP Group. Mohamed Faisal, an Executive Engineer from Projects at SP PowerGrid, is trained to do so. The 29-year-old is responsible for laying new 66kV underground electrical cables. Some require diversion to prevent obstruction while others beyond their useful life of 30 to 35 years have to be renewed. Faisal has to work closely with the authorities and key customers to lay cables within areas under their purview. Once, Faisal had to find a suitable location to lay the cables as there were deeply rooted trees that were causing obstruction to the cable alignment. Faisal worked closely with NParks to find a suitable place to lay the cables. Both parties work towards the common goal of maintaining the nation’s power network infrastructure. He said, “Managing people and project timelines comes with some pressure but I find it fulfilling. Seeing the projects through and ‘come to life’ keeps me going.” aisal conducting a routine cable drum inspection at a storage site in Singapore. These cable drums need to be inspected for any damages that may arise during shipment. After inspection, they are transported to work sites for cable laying works. Describing himself as ““Agile” and “Adventurous”, it is easy to understand why this budding engineer has chosen to navigate his career in the energy sector. Faisal’s father is an engineer too. In his younger days, Faisal would tag along with his father during his school break to learn about building services such as electrical, air-conditioning, lighting and mechanical ventilation. His father has shaped Faisal’s love for electrical engineering over the years. Faisal’s younger brother, a former intern with SP PowerGrid in 2019, is also inspired to follow his footsteps to become an Electrical Engineer. Faisal (in yellow) witnessing a pre-commissioning test conducted by the Professional Engineer and his testing team at the end of the cable installation project. This test is integral in ensuring the health of new or diverted cables before they are connected to the national power grid. Beyond his core engineering work, the Engineering Development for GraduatEs (EDGE) engineer is also an app creator. With his natural engineering instincts to “fix stuff”, Faisal did not hesitate to roll up his sleeves when he noticed some gaps at work. He said, “The daily reporting process at work was manual and it took up a lot of administrative time. I was keen on creating a system to improve everyone’s productivity and make their work easier! I learnt how to create an app in three months by watching online tutorials, YouTube videos and reading forum comments. The app was first implemented in my section before it got rolled out to the entire branch after the idea took flight in the annual productivity workshop at SPPG. It is so encouraging to see that the app is now used by all SPPG staff. Now, it pushes me to create better apps!” Faisal overseeing the process of trench excavation for one of his diversion cables. Trench excavation poses challenges to contractors such as working near existing services, working in confined spaces etc. Faisal ensures that workers are always safe during trench excavation process. To Faisal, he finds meaning in doing his part for the nation. Beaming with pride, he said, “Everyone depends on us for their power needs. It is important to provide high quality of life for all customers as it keeps them safe and secure. I have many engineering friends who are keen to join SP. It’s really not the traditional utilities company you used to know. Beyond upholding reliability, we are now driving sustainability in and beyond Singapore!” TAGS PEOPLE OF SPRELIABILITY YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ Ground feedback, digital tools: How she helps 8,000 workers end their day safely Faster repairs, fewer disruptions: Meet the innovative teams using smart tech to keep your piped gas supply flowing Engineer, 27, shares how she is undaunted by male-dominated energy industry & climbs the ranks
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UOB and SP Group partner to offset 100% or more of household electricity carbon emissions for UOB EVOL cardholdershttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/UOB-and-SP-Group-partner-to-offset-100--or-more-of-household-electricity-carbon-emissions-for-UOB-EVOL-cardholders
News Release UOB and SP Group partner to offset 100% or more of household electricity carbon emissions for UOB EVOL cardholders Cardholders can now achieve their sustainability goals seamlessly and conveniently when they charge their utilities bills to their card Singapore, 23 November 2022 – UOB EVOL cardholders will now be able to offset 100 per cent or more of their household electricity carbon footprint for free when they charge SP Group’s (SP) utilities bills to their credit card, via a new exclusive feature jointly launched by UOB and SP this month. With this new feature, when customers charge SP utilities bills to their UOB EVOL card, UOB will fund and contribute 2 per cent of the billed amount to purchase My Green Credits on the SP app on behalf of the customer. My Green Credits is an affordable and convenient way for customers to get on the sustainability movement by greening their energy consumption through the purchase the amount of “green credits” in the form of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)1. For example, when customers charge a $90 utilities bill to their UOB EVOL card, they will receive $1.80 worth of complimentary My Green Credits from UOB, equivalent to 2% of the billed amount. My Green Credits is purchased at a cost of S$0.12 per 25 kWh, which will translate to offsetting 375 kWh (kilowatt hour) or equivalent to an average national 4-room HDB flat’s electricity usage. This is equivalent to offsetting 100 per cent of the home’s electricity carbon footprint (see Annex for illustration). New UOB EVOL cardmembers paying their SP bills via the SP app will automatically enjoy the complimentary My Green Credits, while existing cardholders who are using the SP app to pay their bills before 10 November 2022 will simply need to do a one-time re-add of their EVOL card as a payment method to be eligible. My Green Credits will be automatically reflected within the customer’s SP app, with no additional effort required from them when bill payments are made. This benefit is available for both one-time and recurring SP bills payments. UOB EVOL card is the first in the market to partner with SP Group, Singapore’s national grid operator and leading sustainable energy solutions provider in the region, to offer customers complimentary My Green Credits when they use their EVOL Card to make utilities payment. This feature is applicable to all existing and new EVOL cardholders. The My Green Credits purchased will go towards supporting sustainable energy project developments in the region for the generation of green energy. 1Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are tradable green energy attributes that represent units of electricity generated from renewable energy generation facilities. These facilities comply with and are registered under internationally recognised standards, such as the I-REC standard, and are eligible to be issued RECs for every unit of electricity generated. A credit card that supports the green initiative UOB EVOL card is designed to appeal and serve the needs of younger customers, particularly their increasing focus on sustainability. The UOB EVOL Card is Southeast Asia’s first credit card to use bio-sourced materials to minimise ecological footprint. The EVOL Card is made of 84 percent polylactic acid (PLA) and created from renewable sources which are safe for incineration process. An EVOL Card that has expired and discarded is biodegradable in an industrial facility. Each EVOL card cuts down the use of plastic by 84 per cent and reduces carbon footprint by 10 grams per card. EVOL card also has a strong partnership with over 30 green partners to increase customers’ awareness of sustainability in their daily spending. This new card feature is another innovative initiative to further help them contribute to sustainable efforts seamlessly and conveniently. Ms Jacquelyn Tan, Head of Group Personal Financial Services, UOB, said “We understand that every customer has unique needs, preferences and goals, and this drives us to do right by them, to serve them in a way that meets their needs. Our wide suite of credit cards provides a comprehensive range of benefits and rewards to cater to different groups of customers on their differing needs. Through our partnership with SP, we are happy to further support the younger generation’s sustainability goals with our UOB EVOL card. This also shows UOB’s commitment towards sustainability, as we empower customers to work with us to tackle climate change and to forge a more sustainable future together.” Mr Luke Tang, Head of Strategy and Sustainability, SP Group, said “We are pleased to partner UOB to catalyse behaviour that promotes sustainability and the use of renewable energy certificates on the SP App to green household electricity consumption. As younger customers chart their sustainability journeys, we look forward to empowering them with green platforms and resources and collectively accelerate Singapore’s progress towards net zero.” The SP app was launched by SP as the first sustainability lifestyle app in Singapore. It aims to incorporate green solutions and initiatives to provide users with insights and solutions to manage their utilities and to reduce their carbon footprint. In addition to My Green Credits, users can also use the app to manage their utilities, reduce electricity consumption and contribute to Singapore’s sustainability targets to achieve a low-carbon future. On another sustainable front, as part of the UOB EVOL Card My Green Credits launch, SP supported National Parks Board’s (NParks) OneMillionTrees movement to plant a million more trees across Singapore by 2030 through NParks’ registered charity and IPC, Garden City Fund’s Plant-A-Tree programme. UOB and SP will plant 50 trees in April 2023, bringing us closer to realising our vision of becoming a City in Nature, a key pillar of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Strategic partnership to create better solutions for customers This year marks the fourth year of partnership between UOB and SP, with joint efforts to empower customers on their green goals. Previous collaborations include the purchase of RECs through SP as part of a National Day promotion in 2021 for the EVOL card. UOB has also launched an API with SP in 2020, to allow UOB customers to instantly use their UNI$ to off-set their utility bills. Moving forward, UOB will work with SP to launch another new feature in the first quarter of 2023 that allows UOB cardholders to use their UNI$ to redeem for My Green Credits via the SP mobile app. They can choose which local or international renewable energy projects that they would like to support with the My Green Credits redeemed. Under the My Green Credits initiative, SP is supporting various green projects ranging from a solar farm in Vietnam, to a wind farm in Thailand, to a solar rooftop system in Singapore, to help reduce emissions and impact on the environment. In line with Singapore’s strong push to electrify its vehicle population, ecosystem, UOB and SP also have plans to provide promotional offers to customers who use their UOB cards to pay for electric vehicles (EV) charging at SP EV charging points. Over the past 2 years, UOB has been building up a suite of sustainable future solutions to make it simpler for customers to create impact with their everyday choices. The Bank has an established sustainable investing approach which set standards for its Singapore and regional footprint by curating a suite of sustainable investments across funds, bonds and structured products. This includes its first UOB Personal Financial Services (PFS) secured loans green product framework, serving as the foundation of its Go Green home and car loans. The framework leverages insight from Morningstar Sustainalytics, a leading global provider of ESG research, ratings, and data. In November 2022, UOB also will be availing a digital doorway to sustainable banking on the UOB TMRW app, allowing customers to easily access green deals, investments and banking products on mobile. Through the app, customers will also receive eco-friendly tips for the holiday festivities, and personalised insights to bank and live more sustainably in 2023.   ANNEX: Illustration of offsetting customers’ carbon footprint with UOB EVOL Card
Electricity Tariff Revision for the Period 1 October to 31 December 2026https://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Electricity-Tariff-Revision-for-the-Period-1-July-to-30-September-2027
Media Release Electricity Tariff Revision for the Period 1 October to 31 December 2026 Singapore, 30 September 2026 – For the period from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026, the electricity tariff (before GST) for households will decrease by 10.4% or 3.32 cents per kWh compared with the previous quarter due to lower energy costs. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in HDB four-room flats will decrease by $12.99 (before GST). The overall electricity tariff (before GST), including tariffs for non-households, will decrease by an average of 10.6% or 3.32 cents per kWh compared with the previous quarter. SP Group reviews the electricity tariffs every quarter based on guidelines set by the Energy Market Authority (EMA). The energy cost component of the electricity tariffs for each quarter is set using the average natural gas prices in the first two and a half months of the preceding quarter. Accordingly, the energy cost component of the electricity tariffs from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026 reflects the natural gas prices which were lower from 1 July 2026 to 15 September 2026, in tandem with lower global fuel prices. Changes in fuel prices take some time to be reflected in the electricity tariffs. Global fuel prices have risen since September 2026 due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Should this persists, electricity tariffs are expected to increase for the subsequent quarter. Please refer to Appendix 1 for the components of the electricity tariff, Appendix 2 for the electricity tariffs approved by EMA, and Appendix 3 for the average monthly electricity bill for households. Appendix 1 BREAKDOWN OF ELECTRICITY TARIFF The electricity tariff consists of the following four components: a) Energy costs (paid to the generation companies): This component is adjusted quarterly to reflect changes in the cost of fuel and power generation. The fuel cost is the cost of imported natural gas, which is tied to oil prices by commercial contracts. The cost of power generation covers mainly the costs of operating the power stations, such as the manpower and maintenance costs, as well as the capital cost of the stations. b) Network costs (paid to SP Group): This is to recover the cost of transporting electricity through the power grid. c) Market Support Services Fee (paid to SP Group): This is to recover the costs of billing and meter reading, data management and retail market systems. d) Market Administration and Power System Operation Fee (paid to Energy Market Company and Power System Operator): This fee is reviewed annually to recover the costs of operating the electricity wholesale market and power system.   Q4 2026 TARIFF FOR HOUSEHOLDS (before 9% GST) Appendix 2 ELECTRICITY TARIFFS FROM 1 OCTOBER 2026 Appendix 3 AVERAGE MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BILL FOR HOUSEHOLDS TARIFF WEF 1 OCTOBER 2026 (before GST)
[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