MEDIA RELEASE ELECTRICITY TARIFF REVISION FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY TO 31 MARCH 2019 Singapore, 30 December ember 2018 – For the period from 1 January to 31 March 2019, electricity tariffs (before 7% GST) will decrease by an average of 1.2% or 0.28 cent per kWh compared to the previous quarter. This is mainly due to the lower cost of natural gas for electricity generation compared to the previous quarter. For households, the electricity tariff (before 7% GST) will decrease from 24.13 to 23.85 cents per kWh for 1 Jan to 31 March 2019. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in four-room HDB flats will decrease by $1.00 (before 7% GST) (see Appendix 3 for the average monthly electricity bill for different household types). Quarterly Household Electricity Tariff* 25.00 24.00 23.65 24.13 23.85 Cents/kWh 23.00 22.00 21.00 20.00 21.39 20.72 20.30 21.56 22.15 19.00 18.00 17.00 16.00 Apr - Jun 17 Jul - Sep 17 Oct - Dec 17 Jan - Mar 18 Apr - Jun 18 Jul - Sep 18 Oct - Dec 18 Jan - Mar 19 * before 7% GST. SP Group reviews the electricity tariffs quarterly based on guidelines set by the Energy Market Authority (EMA), the electricity industry regulator. The tariffs given in Appendix 1 have been approved by the EMA. Issued by: SP Group 2 Kallang Sector Singapore 349277 www.spgroup.com.sg ELECTRICITY TARIFFS FROM 1 JANUARY 2019 LOW TENSION SUPPLIES, DOMESTIC All units, ¢/kWh LOW TENSION SUPPLIES, NON-DOMESTIC All units, ¢/kWh HIGH TENSION SMALL (HTS) SUPPLIES Contracted Capacity Charge $/kW/month Uncontracted Capacity Charge $/chargeable kW/month kWh charge, ¢/kWh Peak period (7.00am to 11.00pm) Off-peak period (11.00pm to 7.00am) Reactive power Charge ¢/chargeable kVARh HIGH TENSION LARGE (HTL) SUPPLIES Contracted Capacity Charge $/kW/month Uncontracted Capacity Charge $/chargeable kW/month kWh charge, ¢/kWh Peak period (7.00am to 11.00pm) Off-peak period (11.00pm to 7.00am) Reactive power Charge ¢/chargeable kVARh EXTRA HIGH TENSION (EHT) SUPPLIES Contracted Capacity Charge $/kW/month Uncontracted Capacity Charge $/chargeable kW/month kWh charge, ¢/kWh Peak period (7.00am to 11.00pm) Off-peak period (11.00pm to 7.00am) Reactive power Charge ¢/chargeable kVARh Appendix 1 New Tariff Existing Tariff New Tariff (without 7% (without GST) (with 7% GST) GST) 24.13 23.85 25.52 24.13 23.85 25.52 8.58 8.58 9.18 12.87 12.87 13.77 21.71 21.40 22.90 13.27 13.09 14.01 0.59 0.59 0.63 8.58 8.58 9.18 12.87 12.87 13.77 21.49 21.18 22.66 13.26 13.08 14.00 0.59 0.59 0.63 7.68 7.68 8.22 11.52 11.52 12.33 20.57 20.26 21.68 13.15 12.97 13.88 0.48 0.48 0.51 Appendix 2 BREAKDOWN OF ELECTRICITY TARIFF 1. 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 power generation. b) Network costs (paid to SP PowerAssets): This fee is reviewed annually. c) Market Support Services Fee (paid to SP Services): This fee is reviewed annually. 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. Q1 2019 TARIFF (before 7% GST) Market Admin & PSO Fee (No Change) 0.05¢/kWh (<1%) MSS Fee (No Change) 0.40¢/kWh (1.7%) Network Costs (No Change) 5.31¢/kWh (22.3%) Energy Costs (Decrease by 0.28¢/kWh) 18.09¢/kWh (75.8%) Appendix 3 AVERAGE MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BILLS OF DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS (TARIFF WEF 1 JANUARY 2019) (before 7% GST) Types of Premises Average monthly consumption per Customer Average Monthly Bill New Average Monthly Bill Average Change in Monthly Bill kWh $(a) $(b) $(b-a) % HDB 1 Room 129.76 31.31 30.95 (0.36) (1.1) HDB 2 Room 174.70 42.15 41.67 (0.48) (1.1) HDB 3 Room 261.12 63.01 62.28 (0.73) (1.2) HDB 4 Room 357.73 86.32 85.32 (1.00) (1.2) HDB 5 Room 417.78 100.81 99.64 (1.17) (1.2) HDB Executive 513.02 123.79 122.36 (1.43) (1.2) Apartment 517.83 124.95 123.50 (1.45) (1.2) Terrace 856.95 206.78 204.38 (2.40) (1.2) Semi-Detached 1,154.23 278.52 275.28 (3.24) (1.2) Bungalow 2,438.11 588.32 581.49 (6.83) (1.2) Average 425.46 102.66 101.47 (1.19) (1.2)

Utility Bill Avg_With Gas Utility Bill Average ($) for households with gas Premises Types Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 HDB 1-Room 87.86 87.69 83.11 84.19 79.07 78.29 77.04 73.76 80.08 82.78 87.43 83.34 HDB 2-Room 102.96 101.39 96.90 97.62 92.27 91.27 89.30 85.50 92.72 97.00 100.66 97.91 HDB 3-Room 129.94 128.83 123.83 123.57 117.18 114.72 112.98 109.85 119.73 124.51 129.34 124.22 HDB 4-Room 152.92 152.86 146.17 146.88 140.21 135.59 135.07 130.30 142.95 148.52 154.60 149.22 HDB 5-Room 161.67 162.41 156.08 156.45 149.31 142.48 144.01 139.05 152.34 157.84 164.50 159.46 HDB Executive 178.86 180.50 172.04 172.61 163.45 157.40 159.60 154.76 169.93 174.70 182.36 177.32 Apartment 181.94 191.11 186.36 183.84 175.37 163.41 158.33 158.04 175.68 183.56 189.46 182.17 Terrace 289.68 301.49 291.00 290.49 277.89 263.67 267.59 261.56 279.64 288.94 301.97 291.01 Semi-Detached 367.73 385.46 366.17 370.19 349.08 335.83 332.11 329.24 351.85 364.56 382.10 371.24 Bungalow 685.95 762.28 719.32 712.26 661.91 659.36 621.11 635.40 675.97 699.68 725.88 709.75 Note: The figures exclude electricity charges for PAYU customers and customers who are not purchasing electricity at the regulated tariff. Utility Bill Avg_WO Gas Utility Bill Average ($) for households without gas Premises Types Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 HDB 1-Room 78.77 78.62 74.36 75.37 70.55 69.80 67.47 64.90 70.52 74.13 78.40 75.61 HDB 2-Room 93.80 92.26 88.22 88.72 83.62 82.58 80.06 76.74 83.39 87.87 91.84 89.70 HDB 3-Room 116.95 115.78 111.35 111.05 105.02 102.49 100.23 97.68 106.96 112.09 116.92 112.61 HDB 4-Room 137.02 136.76 130.76 131.35 125.25 120.76 119.36 114.92 126.86 133.11 139.31 134.99 HDB 5-Room 144.16 144.59 138.87 139.24 132.77 126.41 126.62 121.76 134.46 140.89 147.54 143.70 HDB Executive 160.36 161.59 153.95 154.44 146.15 140.37 140.97 136.47 150.92 156.71 164.42 160.31 Apartment 161.06 169.18 164.23 161.75 154.01 142.43 135.55 134.92 152.04 161.94 168.66 163.45 Terrace 264.59 274.69 263.93 263.37 250.88 239.06 240.95 235.09 253.19 263.33 276.05 267.47 Semi-Detached 338.46 354.82 336.52 340.26 319.77 307.20 301.32 299.32 321.27 335.61 352.45 342.67 Bungalow 638.62 711.71 667.03 661.57 617.06 610.72 573.47 585.41 625.30 651.42 679.81 663.52 Note: The figures exclude electricity charges for PAYU customers and customers who are not purchasing electricity at the regulated tariff.

Utility Bill Avg_With Gas Utility Bill Average ($) for households with gas Premises Types May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 HDB 1-Room 82.78 87.43 83.34 86.23 82.42 81.64 83.97 78.63 77.93 75.97 75.08 81.01 HDB 2-Room 97.00 100.66 97.91 99.45 95.00 93.57 97.93 90.47 90.07 87.60 87.37 94.56 HDB 3-Room 124.51 129.34 124.22 126.71 122.50 121.04 124.31 116.58 115.44 112.93 113.86 121.88 HDB 4-Room 148.52 154.60 149.22 151.99 147.59 145.21 150.28 139.53 138.26 135.87 137.34 146.67 HDB 5-Room 157.84 164.50 159.46 162.46 157.97 155.35 160.85 149.14 146.83 145.17 147.64 157.34 HDB Executive 174.70 182.36 177.32 179.80 175.34 171.18 178.17 164.07 162.41 160.35 164.43 173.70 Apartment 183.56 189.46 182.17 184.14 182.73 180.50 187.96 176.05 165.34 160.41 168.05 178.81 Terrace 288.94 301.97 291.01 298.11 292.67 293.17 295.21 285.78 275.95 276.55 284.40 288.13 Semi-Detached 364.56 382.10 371.24 376.26 370.72 362.56 376.52 353.09 342.58 345.08 355.72 360.49 Bungalow 699.68 725.88 709.75 708.95 728.77 693.44 732.73 682.55 680.55 658.72 683.89 721.43 Note: The figures exclude electricity charges for PAYU customers and customers who are not purchasing electricity at the regulated tariff. Utility Bill Avg_WO Gas Utility Bill Average ($) for households without gas Premises Types Feb-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 HDB 1-Room 67.47 74.13 78.40 75.61 77.97 73.97 73.36 75.72 70.53 69.56 67.40 67.06 72.45 HDB 2-Room 80.06 87.87 91.84 89.70 91.17 86.56 85.41 89.23 82.47 81.75 79.33 78.98 85.79 HDB 3-Room 100.23 112.09 116.92 112.61 114.89 110.33 109.14 112.40 105.15 103.85 101.34 102.03 109.65 HDB 4-Room 119.36 133.11 139.31 134.99 137.35 132.51 130.31 135.32 125.42 124.11 121.47 122.33 131.34 HDB 5-Room 126.62 140.89 147.54 143.70 146.23 141.18 138.68 144.16 133.40 131.27 129.19 130.70 140.15 HDB Executive 140.97 156.71 164.42 160.31 162.51 157.57 153.76 160.51 147.39 145.83 143.33 146.49 155.34 Apartment 135.55 161.94 168.66 163.45 164.54 161.05 158.14 166.34 155.85 144.88 138.68 145.16 157.04 Terrace 240.95 263.33 276.05 267.47 273.88 266.42 265.98 269.32 259.90 252.25 251.03 256.90 262.03 Semi-Detached 301.32 335.61 352.45 342.67 347.15 340.35 333.46 344.79 323.43 314.80 316.37 323.27 330.29 Bungalow 573.47 651.42 679.81 663.52 665.92 680.97 644.28 684.59 638.58 634.59 612.19 635.63 673.27 Note: The figures exclude electricity charges for PAYU customers and customers who are not purchasing electricity at the regulated tariff.

Consumption_Elect Average consumption of Electricity (kWh) Premises Types Jun-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Jan-22 Feb-22 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Jun-22 Jul-22 Aug-22 Sep-22 Oct-22 Nov-22 Dec-22 Jan-23 Feb-23 Mar-23 Apr-23 May-23 Jun-23 Jul-23 HDB 1-Room 154 153 143 140 144 146 137 135 128 140 145 150 139 143 139 132 130 127 125 121 111 127 142 152 147 HDB 2-Room 204 204 193 184 190 191 183 182 169 183 189 199 186 186 184 172 171 165 166 158 148 166 185 202 190 HDB 3-Room 292 283 265 260 261 267 253 253 239 259 268 276 259 264 257 245 245 235 233 226 212 242 270 288 271 HDB 4-Room 400 340 362 352 354 369 351 349 329 354 370 380 356 361 354 333 334 320 318 309 289 326 367 391 371 HDB 5-Room 465 456 422 407 410 433 406 408 382 411 431 445 414 420 416 388 389 373 369 363 338 381 428 456 437 HDB Executive 574 553 519 499 495 525 497 498 470 500 527 543 506 514 504 472 476 448 453 443 414 473 528 561 531 Apartment 609 588 529 512 540 548 497 503 488 533 573 576 527 523 519 498 496 469 450 425 414 465 543 585 546 Terrace 891 853 801 772 768 828 789 811 771 816 873 865 817 833 815 781 785 752 748 727 686 756 867 902 868 Semi-Detached 1,225 1,157 1,079 1,030 1,049 1,133 1,078 1,099 1,029 1,090 1,196 1,174 1,092 1,097 1,091 1,030 1,054 995 997 962 930 1,024 1,182 1,233 1,159 Bungalow 2,433 2,330 2,189 2,041 2,186 2,210 2,194 2,141 2,063 2,218 2,365 2,403 2,168 2,144 2,146 2,004 2,182 1,986 2,073 1,938 1,901 2,016 2,303 2,482 2,320

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Media Release Electricity Tariff Revision For The Period 1 April To 31 June 2016 For the period from 1 Apr to 30 Jun 2016, electricity tariffs will decrease by an average of 9.6% or 1.83 cents per kWh compared to the previous quarter. The tariff reduction is due to the lower cost of natural gas for electricity generation which fell by 20.2% compared to 1Q 2016. While network costs went up due to infrastructure investment to replace ageing assets and meet rising electricity demand, the lower cost of natural gas more than offset this increase. For households, the electricity tariff will decrease from 19.50 to 17.68 cents per kWh for 1 Apr to 30 Jun 2016. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in four-room HDB flats will decrease by $6.71 (see Appendix 3 for the average monthly electricity bill for different household types). SP Services reviews the electricity tariffs quarterly based on guidelines set by the Energy Market Authority (EMA), the electricity industry regulator. The tariffs given in Appendix 1 have been approved by the EMA. Issued by: SP Group 2 Kallang Sector Singapore 349277 www.spgroup.com.sg Appendix 1 ELECTRICITY TARIFFS FROM 1 APR 2016 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 power generation. Network costs (paid to SP PowerAssets): This fee is reviewed annually. Market Support Services Fee (paid to SP Services): This fee is reviewed annually. 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 2016 TARIF Appendix 3 AVERAGE MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BILLS OF DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS (TARIFF WEF 1 APRIL 2016)

Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Low Voltage Distribution Cables, Joints and Terminations Course Code: ECL06 COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Understand the various types of LV cables, cable joints and terminations used in the system • Understand the common causes of failures • Acquire knowledge in constructing a LV joint or termination MAIN CONTENTS • Parts of LV cable • Importance of every layer within LV cables • Use of LV basic cable jointing tools to carry out LV cable preparation works • Different types of LV joints (normal/transition) and terminations • LV cable jointing instructions • Essential points in carrying out LV cable jointing works, e.g. sequence in crimping, rebuilding of insulation layers and overall waterproof protection, etc. • Construction of specific portion of LV joints and termination for XLPE/PILC cables METHODOLOGY Lecture and practical session TARGET AUDIENCE Technical staff who are required to carry out, supervise or inspect LV distribution cable joints and termination work COURSE DETAILS Duration : 21 hours Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face or Blended (Face-to-face and Synchronous E-Learning) Certification : SIPG Certificate of Completion PDU by PE Board : 21 Additional Requirement/s : Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn during practical session. PPE includes: • Safety Shoes • Rubber Gloves • Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC) • Face Shield COURSE FEES Full Course Fee : S$1,400 (before GST) For Singapore Citizens/PR/LTVP+* : Not applicable For Singapore Citizens (40 years old and above) : Not applicable Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Pte Ltd UEN: 201427065Z 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277 Ver 3.2_0323 Singapore Institute of Power and Gas ADDITIONAL REMARKS • Trainee must attain at least 75% attendance rate and pass the assessment to receive Certificate of Completion and funding grant (if applicable). • Subsidy of up to 70% is applicable for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents or Long-Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders, subject to funding agency’s approval. • Enhanced subsidy of up to 90% is applicable for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above, subject to funding agency’s approval. Note that GST payable will be computed from fee after 70% funding. • Professional Development Unit (PDU) is applicable for Professional Engineers registered under the Professional Engineers (PE) Board only. • All published fees are subject to prevailing GST. CONTACT US For more information, please contact SIPG at +65 6916 7930 or email training-institute@spgroup.com.sg. OTHER SIPG COURSES For more courses, visit our website at: https://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/training or Scan the QR code below: Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Pte Ltd UEN: 201427065Z 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277 Ver 3.2_0323

28 March 2013 For Immediate Release MEDIA RELEASE ELECTRICITY TARIFF REVISION FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL TO 30 JUNE 2013 1. For the period from 1 Apr to 30 Jun 2013, electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 1.5%. In the previous 3 quarters, the electricity tariff has decreased by 2.5% in Q3 2012, 2.9% in Q4 2012 and 3.7% in Q1 2013. 2. The fuel component of the tariff for Q2 2013 is based on the average forward fuel price from 1 Jan to 15 Mar 2013. Fuel prices have been on an upward trend since Jan 2013, peaking at $127.50/bbl on 13 Feb before receding slightly in Mar. Compared to the previous quarter, the average fuel price from 1 Jan to 15 Mar 2013 had increased by 2.9%. Grid charges have also increased due to additional infrastructure investments to meet increasing electricity demand and replace ageing assets. 3. On the whole, the electricity tariff for households will increase by 1.6% in Q2 2013 from 26.28 to 26.70 cents per kWh. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in four-room HDB flats will increase by $1.43 (see Appendix 3 for the average increase for different household types). 4. SP Services reviews the electricity tariffs quarterly based on guidelines set by the Energy Market Authority (EMA), the electricity industry regulator. The latest tariffs given in Appendix 1 have been approved by the EMA. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Issued by: SP Services Limited 10 Pasir Panjang Road #03-01 Mapletree Business City Singapore 117438 Co. Reg No : 199504470N www.spservices.com.sg SP Services Ltd 10 Pasir Panjang Road #03-01 Mapletree Business City Singapore 117438 Tel (65) 6378 8888 www.spservices.com.sg Co. Registration No.: 199504470N Appendix 1 REVISION OF ELECTRICITY TARIFFS FROM 1 APRIL 2013 SP Services Ltd 10 Pasir Panjang Road #03-01 Mapletree Business City Singapore 117438 Tel (65) 6378 8888 www.spservices.com.sg Co. Registration No.: 199504470N Appendix 2 BREAKDOWN OF ELECTRICITY TARIFF 1. The electricity tariff consists of the following four components: a) Energy cost (paid to the generation companies): This component is adjusted quarterly to reflect changes in the cost of power generation. b) Network cost (paid to SP PowerAssets): This fee is reviewed annually. c) Market Support Services Fee (paid to SP Services): This fee is reviewed annually. 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. Q2 2013 TARIFF Energy Costs 21.43¢/kWh Increased by 0.20 ¢/kWh Generation Companies Network Costs 5.05¢/kWh MSS Fee 0.17¢/kWh Market Admin & PSO Fee 0.05¢/kWh Increased by 0.27 ¢/kWh Decreased by 0.05 ¢/kWh No Change SP PowerAssets SP Services Power System Operator & Energy Market Company SP Services Ltd 10 Pasir Panjang Road #03-01 Mapletree Business City Singapore 117438 Tel (65) 6378 8888 www.spservices.com.sg Co. Registration No.: 199504470N Appendix 3 AVERAGE INCREASE IN MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BILLS OF DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS (TARIFF REVISION WEF 1 APRIL 2013) SP Services Ltd 10 Pasir Panjang Road #03-01 Mapletree Business City Singapore 117438 Tel (65) 6378 8888 www.spservices.com.sg Co. Registration No.: 199504470N

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 Careers in Engineering Packing a lot of power Principal engineer Chan Hong Jiang relishes the unpredictable challenges that he faces in his job at Singapore Power by suresh nair PRINCIPAL engineer Chan Hong Jiang enjoys challenges and switches on when there is a major blackout. Thankfully, it is not often that power outages occur here and Singapore has one of the fewest and shortest power outages of cities worldwide, as rated by international industry indices, thanks to Singapore Power’s world-class electricity and gas transmission, distribution and market support services. “When a power outage occurs, the immediate concern is to restore the supply to affected customers safely and quickly,” says Mr Chan, 32, who has worked for seven years with Singapore Power, which covers over a million Singapore industrial and domestic customers. His team looks after the operations and maintenance of electricity distribution networks in the southern region of Singapore, which covers the Orchard Road shopping belt, Sentosa and the Central Business District area. The daily work, which he calls an unpredictable challenge, includes maintenance, repair and renewal of power equipment such as switchgear, transformers and power cables of various voltages from 400V up to 66kV deployed in the various electrical substations. “We also have to respond expeditiously to any power outages or incidents that occur at any time and restore electrical supply to affected customers,” he adds. “I have been here seven years, there is never a typical day at work. I’m always learning and growing in my job.” He relishes “bigger challenges” in national and regional projects, citing the National Day Parade (NDP) 2010 and Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games which “gave me the chance to hone my technical skills”. His role in the technical support committee for NDP 2010 was to ensure there were no power outages in the vicinity of the surrounding parade area and to have quick restoration of power supply in the event of any supply failure. Going to Guangzhou for a week for the Asian Games was “another breathtaking challenge” after China Southern Power Grid wanted condition monitoring work on the power supply infrastructure for the Guangzhou Asian Games. “I was part of the team carrying out cable diagnostic tests on the Guangzhou power network. During the trip, we shared our experience in condition monitoring with our counterparts and I also learnt about their work processes and network equipment. This was indeed an eyeopening experience.” Mr Chan studied at Raffles Institution and Victoria Junior College, after which he earned a degree in electrical engineering at the National University of Singapore. He joined SP Power- Grid soon after graduation and was posted to the Regional Network South as an executive engineer. His work philosophy is delivering quality work without looking at the clock. He says: “I think one key quality is the willingness to go the extra mile to ensure that the work carried out is up to mark. Any slip-up will not only affect the company’s performance, but could also potentially affect a very large customer base or in the worst case, cause a safety hazard to the public.” We also have to respond expeditiously to any power outages or incidents that occur at any time and restore electrical supply to affected customers. I have been here seven years, there is never a typical day at work. I’m always learning and growing in my job. — Mr Chan Hong Jiang, principal engineer, Singapore Power He is appreciative that his wife, Candy Ho, 29, a financial planner, supports his “unpredictable and challenging work hours”. “Occasionally I have to work at night and during weekends to handle emergency repairs or electricity supply shutdowns which take place only when the customer premises are empty,” he says. “My wife is very understanding and offers a lot of encouragement and support. This spurs me on to complete my work quickly and safely so that I can go back to my family as soon as possible.” His role model is his 62-year-old father, Mr Chan Teck Chua, whose work attitude, despite minimal education, was exemplary as an auxiliary salesman. “My father, a quiet and humble man, has been a good role model for me,” he says. “Although he did not receive much education and did not have a well-paying job, he worked very hard and lived frugally to provide for the family, something which he did very well and with much pride. I am trying to do the same for my wife and, in the future, for my kids.” Mr Chan’s work philosophy is delivering quality work without looking at the clock. PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG

Media Release Electricity Tariff Revision For The Period 1 April to 30 June 2023 Singapore, 31 March 2023 – For the period from 1 April to 30 June 2023, electricity tariff (before GST) will decrease by an average of 5.4% or 1.51 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 GST) will decrease from 28.95 to 27.43 cents per kWh for the period 1 April to 30 June 2023. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in HDB four-room flats will decrease by $4.69 (before GST). *before GST SP Group reviews the electricity tariffs every quarter based on guidelines set by the electricity industry regulator, Energy Market Authority (EMA). Please refer to Appendix 1 for the components of the electricity tariff, Appendix 2 for the tariffs approved by EMA, and Appendix 3 for the average monthly electricity bills for households. 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. Appendix 2