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MEDIA RELEASE 27 October 2021 Singapore’s First Digital Twin for National Power Grid Created in collaboration with government agencies, industry players and research experts to enhance power grid resilience A brighter and more sustainable energy future – this is what Singapore’s first digital twin for the power grid will enable. Supported by the Energy Market Authority (EMA), SP Group (SP) and the Science and Technology Policy and Plans Office (S&TPPO) under the Prime Minister’s Office, the upcoming Grid Digital Twin will serve to enhance Singapore’s grid resilience to ensure grid reliability and support the deployment of cleaner energy sources. 2 The Grid Digital Twin is a virtual representation of the physical power grid assets and network and operates using real-time and historical data. It comprises two key models: • Asset Twin 1 for the health management of grid assets (such as substations, transformers, cables); and • Network Twin 2 for the assessment of impact on the grid when connecting new energy sources or consumers to the grid. The Grid Digital Twin is currently in a prototype stage and is expected to be fully developed over the next few years. When fully deployed, it will enable SP to better plan, operate and maintain the national power grid through modelling and simulations so that the actual works can be carried out in a more effective and efficient way. (Refer to Annex for more information.) 3 Key benefits of the Grid Digital Twin include improving network planning analysis and remote monitoring of asset conditions, thereby saving manpower resources in carrying out extensive physical inspections. As the Grid Digital Twin provides a more holistic model of the grid, it can facilitate planning of infrastructure for 1 The Asset Twin is underpinned by five research projects awarded by EMA to SP Group and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) under the SP Group - NTU Joint Laboratory. 2 The Network Twin is being developed by the Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), together with its technology partner TUMCREATE Ltd. The project is funded by the Public Sector Science & Technology Policy & Plans Office (S&TPPO). different needs (such as installation of electric vehicle chargers, and connection of solar photovoltaic systems and energy storage systems). Progressive enhancements to the Grid Digital Twin are in place to make it more accurate and efficient, as SP continues to digitise the existing electricity assets under the network. 4 In tandem with the Singapore Green Plan 2030, Singapore is looking to greener sources of energy and more diversification of energy supply, such as solar deployments, energy storage systems and vehicle-to-grid technologies. In addition, power grid operations will become more complex with increasing electrification and deployment of more distributed energy resources (DERs). Currently, the national power grid comprises over 18,000 transformers, with more than 27,000 km of underground cables interconnecting over 11,000 substations. The Grid Digital Twin will therefore help to future-proof our power grid, to ensure that it is well-equipped to manage such complexities while maintaining reliability of grid operations. 5 Mr Ngiam Shih Chun, Chief Executive of EMA, said, “The digital twin for our national power grid will help to enhance the reliability of our electricity supply and support our transition towards greater energy sustainability. With the pressing need to tackle climate change, the power grid needs to evolve to support a more complex power system that will connect to more diverse sources of cleaner energy as well as a growing network to meet rising demand.” 6 Mr Stanley Huang, Group Chief Executive Officer of SP Group, said, “SP Group works closely with EMA to explore measures to improve Singapore’s grid reliability and resilience. Harnessing the power of digitisation, the Grid Digital Twin enables us to monitor and test different scenarios based on a virtual replica of the grid. We can then effectively test potential upgrades and enhancements, and future-ready innovations such as the projects under the SP Group - NTU Joint Lab to support our ambition to empower the future of energy.” 7 When completed, the Grid Digital Twin will be a key initiative in contributing towards Singapore’s overall efforts for greater sustainability through enhanced grid network planning and operations. Annex: Factsheet on the Singapore Power Grid Digital Twin About Energy Market Authority -- End -- The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry. Through our work, we seek to forge a progressive energy landscape for sustained growth. We aim to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore. Visit www.ema.gov.sg for more information. Instagram: @EMA_Singapore | Facebook: facebook.com/EnergyMarketAuthority | Twitter: @EMA_sg | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/energy-market-authority-ema-/ 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, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore and China. 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 world-wide. 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 and digital energy solutions for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. ANNEX FACTSHEET ON THE SINGAPORE POWER GRID DIGITAL TWIN A digital twin is a virtual model of physical infrastructure, processes and systems that can carry out various functions such as intelligent data analysis, computer modelling and simulation and machine learning to support users in improving planning and decision-making processes. 2 The digital twin of Singapore’s power grid will comprise two key models: a. Asset Twin to optimise the planning, operations and maintenance of SP’s grid assets (such as substations, transformers, switchgears and cables). The Asset Twin is able to remotely monitor and analyse the condition and performance of assets and identify potential risks in grid operations early. This allows SP Group (SP) to make informed decisions on renewal and maintenance plans accordingly. The Asset Twin is underpinned by five research projects awarded by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) to SP and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) under the SP Group - NTU Joint Laboratory 3 . b. Network Twin for impact assessment on grid. This uses modelling and simulations to determine the impact of additional loads (such as charging of electric vehicles) and distributed energy resources (such as solar photovoltaics and energy storage systems) on the grid. Using an advanced software framework known as the Multi Energy System Modelling & Optimisation (MESMO) 4 , the Network Twin is able to provide SP with a high-level assessment of the impact of demands on the grid and any upgrades required for different scenarios. The Network Twin is being developed by the Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), together with its technology partner TUMCREATE Ltd. The project is funded by the Public Sector Science & Technology Policy & Plans Office (S&TPPO). 3 The SP Group - NTU Joint Lab was established between SP Group and NTU in 2020, to explore energy-related projects in the areas of asset management and network operations. 4 MESMO is one of two primary simulation technologies that is used in the Singapore Integrated Transport Energy Model (SITEM) project. More details on SITEM can be found on A*STAR’s website: www.a-star.edu.sg/News-and-Events/a-star-news/news/press-releases/supporting-singapore-stransition-to-electric-vehicles. 3 Key benefits of the Grid Digital Twin are: a. Enhanced condition monitoring of assets and prioritisation of asset renewal, by having a decision tool that can identify risks and prioritise grid assets renewal plans. The tool will take into account health, utilisation and failure history of the grid assets. b. Improvement in carrying out network planning analysis by having a better network utilisation when balancing new or peak electricity loads. c. Optimisation of asset investment, by identifying potential synergies between asset renewal and upgrades for load growth without compromising grid resilience. Grid Digital Twin comprising the Asset Twin and Network Twin (Image Credit: Energy Market Authority) KEY VISUAL FOR ASSET TWIN Overview of Asset Health and Criticality Index for the Distribution Network (Image Credit: SP Group-NTU Joint Laboratory) KEY VISUAL OF NETWORK TWIN Dashboard for analysing electric vehicle charging impact on the distribution grid using the Network Twin (Image Credit: Institute of High Performance Computing and TUMCREATE)
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THE STRAITS TIMES SP Group donates $1 million to support children from low-income families The donation was launched under the SP Kids at Heart programme on June 23, 2021. PHOTO: SP GROUP Yeo Shu Hui PUBLISHED JUN 23, 2021, 4:17 PM SGT SINGAPORE - More than 2,000 children from low-income homes will get electronic devices and learning and development packs with a $1 million donation from the SP Group. The donation was launched under the SP Kids at Heart programme on Wednesday (June 23), and will benefit children up to six years old from low-income families. Community Chest will administer the funds and disburse them to KidStart to support the programme. KidStart Singapore provides support for child development, and coordinates and strengthens holistic services for low-income families. Its programme provides guidance to parents with children aged six years and below, to enhance the children's development, health and well-being. Children benefiting from the donation will receive educational tools, books and toys in the form of learning and development packs for a year. They will also receive electronic devices such as tablets and Internet routers to support their online engagement and learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Their families will get grocery vouchers and other financial assistance packages such as tools and equipment to enable a more conducive home learning environment. Staff volunteers from SP will deliver the welcome and learning packs to the beneficiaries, help install routers and produce instructional videos to work around safe management guidelines. At the virtual launch on Wednesday, SP Group chairman Tan Sri Hassan Marican said that children are the future of Singapore. He said: "Through SP Kids at Heart, we can give them the best possible start in their formative years, with access to the right developmental and educational materials. This includes digital tools to ensure their learning is not disrupted during the pandemic. "For parents, we aim to equip them with soft skills to help them connect better with their children and support them in their holistic education." SP Group on Tuesday Every child deserves a good start in life. We’ve launched SP Kids at Heart to support young children from lower-income families in their learning journey. For a start, we’re donating S$1 million to benefit 2,000 children under Kidstart Singapore. Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli witnessed the cheque presentation by SP’s Group CEO Stanley Huang to Community Chest Singapore for the KidSTART programmes. SP’s Chairman Tan Sri Hassan Marican said: “We are expanding our community outreach to help children, who are the future of Singapore. Through SP Kids at Heart, we can give them the best possible start in their formative years, with access to the right developmental and educational materials.” +2 Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli, who is also chairman of the Growing Together with KidStart Council, said: "SP Group has shown us how corporates can play their part in building a society of opportunities together even amid a pandemic, sustaining a culture where those who have done well give back for the betterment of society." Madam Shariffah Dayana Syed Hassan Al-Yahya, 38, who works in the food and beverage industry and has a three-year-old son, Rumi, is looking forward to the SP Kids at Heart programme. She said: "As a parent, the most important thing is for our children to grow up well. With SP Kids at Heart, I am grateful that he can get the support he needs for a better future."
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Search Average-Water-Consumption--CuM-_Jan-24-to-Dec-24.xlsxhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/docs/our-services/utilities/tariff-information/Average-Water-Consumption--CuM-_Jan-24-to-Dec-24.xlsx Consumption_Water Average consumption of Water (CuM) Premises Types Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 HDB 1-Room 7.8 8.0 8.3 8.4 8.1 7.7 7.5 8.1 8.3 7.9 8.1 7.8 HDB 2-Room 9.3 9.3 9.7 10.0 9.5 8.7 8.7 9.4 9.5 9.2 9.3 9.0 HDB 3-Room 12.0 12.2 12.8 12.9 12.0 11.5 11.6 12.4 12.5 12.2 12.2 12.0 HDB 4-Room 15.0 15.5 16.2 16.3 15.3 14.7 14.6 15.6 15.7 15.3 15.5 15.1 HDB 5-Room 16.1 16.7 17.8 17.7 16.7 16.0 15.6 16.9 17.1 16.7 17.0 16.4 HDB Executive 18.1 18.8 19.9 19.7 18.6 17.7 17.7 18.8 19.1 18.5 18.8 18.1 Apartment 12.8 13.1 14.4 14.3 13.2 12.7 12.5 13.1 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.3 Terrace 24.3 25.8 28.0 28.4 24.2 24.1 24.7 25.7 26.7 25.9 26.2 25.6 Semi-Detached 30.0 30.7 34.9 34.6 30.2 28.3 30.0 31.5 33.4 31.4 32.2 30.9 Bungalow 49.4 46.3 59.5 58.1 50.4 42.1 49.6 48.1 54.7 52.4 52.4 50.2 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. Category: Innovation 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- Sustainabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/sustainability/sp-and-uob-facilitate-credit-cardholders-carbon-offset SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation SP and UOB facilitate credit cardholders’ carbon offset SUSTAINABILITY SP has partnered UOB to enable UOB EVOL cardholders to offset 100 per cent or more of their household electricity carbon emissions for free when they charge their SP bill payments to their credit card via a new exclusive feature jointly launched by SP and UOB. 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 are "green credits" in the form of Renewable Energy Certificates. As part of the UOB EVOL Card My Green Credits launch, SP is supporting NParks' One Million Trees movement to plant more trees across Singapore by 2030 through the Garden City Fund's Plant-A-Tree programme. UOB and SP will plant 50 trees in April 2023. This brings Singapore closer to becoming a City in Nature, a key pillar of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. More details in the media release here. 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 Category: Sustainability [Media Release] SP Group recognised with three Community Chest Awardshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/a936ae4b-fec0-40ec-a03b-586000753752/%5B20221101%5D+Media+Release+-+SP+Group+recognised+with+three+awards+at+Community+Chest+Awards+2022.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID= MEDIA RELEASE SP Group recognised with three Community Chest Awards SP scaled up giving, expanded programmes to benefit seniors, children and youth SP Group CEO Mr Stanley Huang received the Charity Platinum Award from President Halimah Yacob. Singapore, 1 November 2022 – At the Community Chest Awards 2022, SP Group (SP) was recognised with three awards for its sustained philanthropy, strong volunteerism culture and community engagement. Group Chief Executive Officer Stanley Huang received SP’s Charity Platinum Award, Enabler Award, and Volunteer Partner Award at the event presided by President Halimah Yacob on 1 November 2022 at the Istana. Working closely with Community Chest has enabled SP to effectively identify needs, collaborate with social service agencies and create sustained impact to help vulnerable groups. Mr Huang said, “SP is honoured to receive this recognition from Community Chest. Despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic, we scaled up our efforts to fulfil long-standing commitments and set up new programmes to benefit a wider range of social service users, from seniors, to children and youth.” Mr Huang paid tribute to SP’s staff, business associates and the public for enabling its programmes to grow from strength to strength over the years. Last year, SP’s contributions totalled S$4.5 million in donations, sponsorships and volunteer manpower. These include maintaining support for 21,000 seniors through the SP Heartware Fund, which has raised more than S$18 million since it was established in 2005. In addition, SP also committed S$1.1 million this year to see through a five-fold increase in its annual Power Packs initiative, enabling 10,000 lower-income families to receive daily essential items. In widening the scope of its programmes across the age spectrum, SP launched SP Kids at Heart, donating S$2.1 million over the past two years to support 5,000 children under KidSTART with learning tools, including digital devices for home-based learning and early literacy development. 1 SP also extended its reach to youth from vulnerable backgrounds by launching the inaugural SP Group Engineering Study Awards this year with a contribution of S$1.35 million to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE). This will benefit 450 ITE students from lower-income families over the next three years. Through this study award, SP aims to aid aspiring engineers in securing better academic and employment opportunities. In amplifying fundraising efforts for the SP Heartware Fund, SP enables its customers and business associates to donate to Community Chest through the SP app and donation appeals in its utilities bills. SP also matches dollar-for-dollar donations made by its staff to the Fund, and underwrites all fund-raising and operational costs of the Fund and its programmes, so that all donations will go fully to the social service organisations. Staff volunteers, known as SP Heart Workers, organise outreach activities for social service users throughout the year. These include befriending activities at Senior Activity Centres, helping seniors with their grocery runs, conducting digital clinics and more. At the height of the pandemic, SP Heart Workers also partnered FairPrice to bring a mobile supermarket to the doorstep of seniors. SP’s staff have also been part of national-level efforts to provide pandemic relief to the public, including the manning of hotlines for Temasek Foundation’s Stay Prepared programme and Ministry of Health’s home recovery scheme. Mr Huang explained, “Over the years, we have developed a strong culture of volunteerism amongst our team members. This shared purpose of pursuing a common good unifies our people, fosters team-building and cultivates the spirit of giving.” SP Group has received the Charity Platinum Award and Volunteer Partner awards in past editions of the Community Chest Awards, held annually to honour organisations and individuals in Singapore who have made outstanding contributions to the social service sector to care for the less fortunate in the community. - 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, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore, China, Vietnam and Thailand. 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 world-wide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of renewable and sustainable energy solutions including solar energy solutions, microgrids, cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, electric vehicle fast charging and green digital energy management tools for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, and LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin. 2 Editors’ Notes 1. Please use the following photo captions. 2. Photos are to be attributed to “SP Group”. SP Group sustained support for seniors through its flagship corporate philanthropy programme – SP Heartware Fund. This includes scaling up the Power Packs initiative to $1.1 million this year. SP Heart Workers packed and delivered Power Packs of essential items to 10,000 lower-income households this year – a fivefold increase through SP’s S$1.1 million commitment. SP staff volunteers, known as SP Heart Workers, organise outreach activities for social service users throughout the year, including outings with seniors. 3 During the pandemic, SP Heart Workers partnered FairPrice to bring grocery shopping to the doorstep of senior. SP Kids at Heart, launched in 2021, renewed its commitment to KidSTART Singapore with a S$1.1 million donation for 2022. In 2021, SP donated $1 million to KidSTART. (Photo Credit: KidSTART Singapore) The key initiatives supported by SP Kids at Heart in 2022 includes KidSTART Sea Adventures (top) and KidSTART Stories (bottom). (Photo Credit: KidSTART Singapore) 4 5 Expanding its scope to vulnerable youths, SP Group set up its inaugural study awards with a S$1.35 million contribution to benefit 450 ITE engineering school students over the next three years, helping to alleviate financial concerns brought on by the pandemic. -20240430--Tamil-Murasu---Suntec-City-to-join-Marina-Bay-district-cooling-network.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2024/-20240430--Tamil-Murasu---Suntec-City-to-join-Marina-Bay-district-cooling-network.pdf SPH Media Limited MCI (P) 002/04/2024 http://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg ����: 1935 �����: ����� �.������ 30 ஏப்ரல் 2024 • ெசவ்வாய் • 60 காசு மரினா ேப குளிரூட்டுக் கட்டைமப்பில் சன்ெடக் சிட்டி மரினா ேபயில் உள்ள ‘எஸ்பி’ குழுமத் தின் மிகப் ெபரிய அளவிலான நிலத்தடி வட்டாரக் குளிரூட்டு முைறயில் சன் ெடக் சிட்டி இைணந்துெகாள்ளவிருக் கிறது. இதன் மூலம், ஏற்ெகனேவ உலகின் அத்தைகய ஆகப் ெபரிய கட்டைமப்பு விரிவைடயவிருப்பதாக ‘எஸ்பி’ குழும மும் சன்ெடக் சிட்டியும் ஏப்ரல் 29ஆம் ேததி கூறின. ஒப்பந்தத்தின்கீழ், ‘எஸ்பி’ குழுமம், சன்ெடக் சிட்டியின் குளிரூட்டு முைற யின் ெசயல்பாட்டுக்குப் ெபாறுப்ேபற்கும். அந்தக் குளிரூட்டு முைற 2027ஆம் ஆண்டுக்குள் மரினா ேப வட்டாரக் குளிரூட்டு கட்டைமப்புடன் ஒருங் கிைணக்கப்படும். ஒேர ஒரு ைமயப்படுத்தப்பட்ட குளிரூட்டுச் சாதனத்ைதக் ெகாண் டுள்ள சன்ெடக் சிட்டியின் குளிரூட்டு முைற, அதன் ஐந்து அலுவலகக் கட்ட டங்கள், சில்லைறப் ேபரங்காடி, மாநாட்டு மண்டபம் ஆகியவற்றுக்குக் குளிரூட்டுச் ேசைவகைள வழங்குகிறது. சன்ெடக் சிட்டி உட்பட, ெசயல்பாட்டில் உள்ள தற்ேபாைதய ஒட்டுெமாத்தக் குளிரூட்டு ஆற்றல் 203,000 ‘ெரஃப்ரிெஜ ரன்ட் டன்’ அளவில் இருக்கும். சிங்கப் பூரில் வட்டாரக் குளிரூட்டுத் தீர்வுகளுக் கான ஆகப் ெபரிய ேசைவ நிறுவனமாக ‘எஸ்பி’ குழுமம் திகழும். வட்டாரக் குளிரூட்டுக் கட்டைமப்பு, ைமயப்படுத்தப்பட்ட குளிரூட்டுச் சாதனங்கைளப் பயன்படுத்தி, கட்டடங் களின் குளிரூட்டுத் ேதைவகைளப் பூர்த்திெசய்கிறது. இதனால் கட்டைமப் பின் உறுப்பினர்கள் தங்கள் ெசாந்தச் சாதனங்கைள வாங்குவதற்கான ேதைவ இருக்காது. குளிரூட்டு வசதிையப் பகிர்ந்துெகாள் வதாலும், எரிசக்திப் பயனீட்ைடச் சாத கமாகப் பயன்படுத்திக்ெகாள்வதாலும், உறுப்பினர்கள் கரிம ெவளிேயற்றத்ைதக் குைறக்கலாம்; ெசலவுகைள மிச்சப்படுத் தலாம். [20131029] The Straits Times - Powered By Pure Passionhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/5df4b8a2-75f4-44c0-ad3c-e207a575548b/%5B20131029%5D+The+Straits+Times+-+Powered+By+Pure+Passion.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID= TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2013 MONEY B11 One man demonstrated ‘outstanding leadership’ in searching for solutions to the energy sector’s manpower challenges, while an organisation made a sustained effort in promoting energy awareness among youth. Another organisation received special mention for rallying youth around energy causes. The Straits Times speaks to the inaugural winners of the Singapore Energy Award, which honours those who have made transformational changes in the energy sector, and finds out what fuels their passion. Energy Matters A series brought to you by the Energy Market Authority Powered by pure passion SINGAPORE Power’s (SP) senior adviser Quek Poh Huat lays the ground rules at the start of the interview. “This isn’t about me, okay? The Singapore Energy Award belongs to the company. I was just fortunate to be here to oversee all this,” says the 67-year-old, ironically also the inaugural winner of the Individual category of this year’s awards. Mr Quek was appointed a director of SP Ltd in 2001 and became the group chief executive of SP from May 2004. He stepped down in January last year but is still on the frontline of addressing the sector’s manpower crisis. He recently chaired the Power Sector Manpower Taskforce (PSMT) to develop recommendations for building manpower capabilities for Singapore’s power sector. The challenges it highlighted included the ageing technical workforce and the difficulty of attracting and retaining younger Singaporeans (see previous story). “At Singapore Power (SP), the average age of our workers is 43. And as the workforce ages, we need them to be replaced. We also want to ensure know-how is transferred,” he said. “Working in the power sector is not seen as easy. People think that they will have to deal with harsh working conditions – having to be in substations and being on the ground. “But these conditions aren’t always harsh. We also need to make people understand the opportunities.” Mr Quek is no stranger to challenging situations. When SP introduced integrated billing for power, water and waste removal over 2000 and 2001, a computer glitch meant some households did not receive a bill for a year, then got them all at once. “It took 12 months to correct the faults,” he recalls. “We had to work out instalment schemes. I even went to Parliament to explain to the MPs how to trickle down the information to their concerned constituents.” Mr Quek was also under heat when, in 2004, the country experienced two outages. The first, in April, lasted 59 minutes and knocked out electricity supply to about 80,000 homes. The second, in June, left 30 per cent of the island in the dark for close to two hours. “Since then, most of the outages have been minor. Touch wood!” he says. Despite being in the sector just nine years, Mr Quek’s list of contributions to it is long. Under his watch, SP has become one of the largest energy utility companies in the Asia Pacific with revenues of $8.97 billion in financial year 2012/2013. He has also been developing capabilities within the industry and addressing the sector’s talent crunch through a variety of measures, including cultivating a close relationship with the unions. His efforts earned him the NTUC May Day Award – Medal of Commendation (Gold) in May last year. Mr RKS Nachiappan, general-secretary of the Union of Power & Gas Employees, says Mr Quek put in place more frequent meetings – both formal and casual – to understand the challenges and issues. “He has a real soft spot for the low-income group, and knows training is the best way to help make their lives better,” Mr Nachiappan adds. In 2010, Mr Quek was heavily involved in implementing an industry-wide Work Skills Qualification (WSQ) System and even before re-employment of older workers was legislated, SP put such a scheme in place. Mr Quek also lent his support to bond-free scholarships for power workers and mooted the idea of the Singapore Power Heartware Fund to help the needy elderly in our community. “The three most important ENERGY WARRIORS Singapore Power’s senior adviser Quek Poh Huat with a mural of the Singapore night skyline behind him at the SP offices. The 67-year-old is the inaugural winner of the Individual category of the Singapore Energy Award. PHOTO: EDWARD TEO FOR THE STRAITS TIMES things in my life are family, friends and faith. I follow that when dealing with the union, staff, new recruits and retirees. We are a family, Singapore Power,” Mr Quek says. Now retired, Mr Quek’s focus will be on the Singapore Power Training Institute (SPTI). It currently conducts about 200 training sessions under 70 programmes annually covering areas such as electricity and gas network operations, business continuity management, and safety and power quality. His plan is to retain the expertise present in the industry by inviting retired power workers back to teach. He also sees room for Singapore to share what it knows with the region. “Singapore has invested so much and learnt hard lessons developing its know-how. This can A LOVE for Lego was what drew 22-year-old Rochelle Hung to the National University of Singapore’s student organisation Energy Carta. Earlier this year, Energy Carta organised an event called Changing the Game, which visualised energy usage through the use of Lego bricks. Ms Hung, a major in Project and Facility Management at NUS’ School of Design and Environment (SDE), heard about it through a department e-mail blast. A long-time lover of Lego, she signed up. “I was determined to understand more about the energy field, especially sustainability, and be able to plan the future that I want to be in, that is, one with smart and sustainable buildings,” she recalls. Ms Hung eventually became one of the student leaders of Energy Carta, which has earned a Special Mention Award in the Organisation category of the inaugural Singapore Energy Award. Energy Carta, which draws part of its name from the ancient historical document Magna Carta, or Latin for “great charter”, was founded by 30-year-old NUS alumnus Yujun Chean in 2008. The then final-year engineering student had been working with a Silicon Valley start-up and attending classes at Stanford University under a year-long NUS student programme, when he saw former US vice-president Al Gore deliver a landmark speech ahead of the screening of his documentary An Inconvenient Truth. Separately, he also attended a conference by a now-defunct Stanford organisation that convinced him students could make a difference. Back at NUS, it dawned on him that he could do something similar. “I penned down names of prominent individuals within the be packaged and exported,” he says. Also a priority is to ensure that Singapore continues “keeping the lights on”. Singaporeans experience an average of just 25 seconds of outage a year. “And there is just a 0.01 per cent chance of a blackout. That’s the best in the world,” he says, beaming. It is a long way to have come for a man who remembers running through back lanes barefoot, electric trams in Orchard Road and calling it a night when daylight ended. “The next 20 years will also be dramatically different from how it is now,” he said, adding that the priority is finding the people who can keep things humming while also handling areas like electric cars and smart grids. “We cannot afford to fail.” Senoko is on the cutting edge of various energy innovations, including adopting and testing electric vehicles. PHOTO: ELECTRIC VEHICLE TASKFORCE Undergrads’ ‘great charter’ for environment Youth organisation Energy Carta, founded by NUS alumnus Yujun Chean (front row, left) in 2008, is one of the three inaugural winners of the Singapore Energy Award. Energy Carta has raised more than $170,000 in sponsorships from corporations such as PowerSeraya, Chevron, Sembcorp, Singapore Airlines and UOL. PHOTO: YUJUN CHEAN, ENERGY CARTA clean-tech world,” he recalls. “I also tried to get my friends excited about creating a student-run conference as a final year project.” In the end, an event he thought would simply allow him to “leave school with a bang” ended up having a much greater impact. First, Professor Chou Siaw Kiang, executive director of the NUS Energy Studies Institute, encouraged him not to set up the organisation as a Stanford offshoot but as an independent Singapore-rooted organisation. Then, the Economic Development Board (EDB) threw in its support and the Energy Market Authority (EMA) agreed to make Energy Carta its youth partner at the inaugural Singapore International Energy Week in 2008. “This gave us a lot of credibility when we were pitching for support, speakers and funding, and accelerated our growth curve,” says Mr Chean. What resulted was the Asian Youth Energy Summit in 2008, which became the largest student-led energy conference in Singapore, attracting over 500 participants and featuring 30 industry speakers. The following year, Energy Carta added the Chevron Case Challenge, where 97 teams vied to develop the best 20-year energy plan for a fictional city. A year later, the winner of the Singapore round of the Cleantech Open Global Ideas Competition was flown to the United States for the global leg of the competition. Energy Carta has raised more than $170,000 in sponsorships from corporations such as PowerSeraya, Chevron, Sembcorp, Singapore Airlines and UOL. “These funds have enabled us to organise large-scale events, reaching well over a thousand participants,” says Mr Chean. “The belief is that while most people may not be intrinsically keen to solve climate change, they may indirectly do so by building a career in the sector, and Energy Carta aims to get them started on that path,” he explains. Senoko’s activities to engage the young IT IS a Saturday but one of Senoko Energy’s vice-presidents is at Woodgrove Secondary School helping staff to develop an education module for next year and exploring how the school can become more energy-efficient. Woodgrove Secondary is one of 18 schools that has been adopted by Singapore’s largest power generation company as part of the NEA Corporate and School Partnership Programme (Casp). Senoko offers the schools training attachments, plant tours and project sponsorship among other things, and Mr Kwong Kok Chan has made it his personal mission to work with them. “When I first started in 2004, I saw it as just part of my job. Now I can’t differentiate between work and personal interest,” says the 60-year-old, an engineering graduate from the University of Malaya. “The students treat me like an uncle, and I’ve also learnt from the way they see things. One Admiralty student even challenged me, asking why Singapore didn’t harness electricity from lightning. I had no idea what to say!” It is people like Mr Kwong that Senoko Energy president and chief executive officer Brendan Wauters credit for the company’s win in the Organisation category of the inaugural Singapore Energy Awards. “The award reflects the continued and consistent efforts we have put in over the past decade,” he says. “A lot of people like Mr Kwong are instrumental to what we have done. Mr Kwong loves to interact with students and their teachers. His passion is infectious.” But Casp is only one of many community outreach activities undertaken by Senoko, the only power generation company located in the north of Singapore. “Being in the north, we are closer to residential areas, so it important that we have a relationship with our neighbouring communities,” explains Mr Wauters. Senoko has also partnered with the PUB to adopt Sungei Sembawang and help make young people aware of the need for water conservation. In 2012, the company launched the Senoko Sustainability Challenge, which challenged students from primary schools to junior colleges to come up with solutions to environmental problems. “It aims to create awareness of the importance of sustainability in general and climate change in particular among the younger generation, who are ultimately the ones who can impact future outcomes the most,” says Mr Wauters. A total of 120 teams from 52 schools participated this year. Senoko, which started in 1975, has, through the years, delivered several firsts. In 1991, it became the first power generation company to import natural gas into Singapore from Malaysia. It was a landmark moment, representing the nation’s first step away from liquid fuel. Senoko was also the first to use combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology in 1995. Being able to fire with either natural gas or fuel oil or a mix of both translated into about 10 per cent in energy efficiency gains and cleaner emissions. Senoko was also the first company to take the 3R principles of reduce, reuse and recycle to a new level: Its “repowering” approach so far has resulted in a more than 40 per cent drop in carbon intensity over 1990 levels. Senoko is still on the cutting edge of other innovations, including adopting and testing electric vehicles. “Power companies are often seen as part of the problem in terms of the environment, but in Singapore, we can say we have become part of the solution,” says Mr Wauters. Electricity Tariff Revision For The Period 1 January To 31 March 2016https://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Electricity-Tariff-Revision-For-The-Period-1-January-To-31-March-2016 Media Release Electricity Tariff Revision For The Period 1 January To 31 March 2016 For the period from 1 Jan to 31 Mar 2016, electricity tariffs will decrease by an average of 4.2% or 0.85 cent 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 8.9% compared to 4Q 2015. For households, the electricity tariff will decrease from 20.35 to 19.50 cents per kWh for 1 Jan to 31 Mar 2016. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in four-room HDB flats will decrease by $3.55 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 JAN 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. Q1 2016 TARIF Appendix 3 AVERAGE MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BILLS OF DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS (TARIFF WEF 1 JANUARY 2016) Letter of Requirements for Cable.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:e39c5fa1-e2a9-453c-ad1c-e66507617046/Letter%20of%20Requirements%20for%20Cable.pdf [●insert name of contractor●] Date: [●] [●insert address of contractor●] Co. Registration No.: [●] Your Ref: [●] Our Ref: [●] Dear Sir REQUIREMENTS FOR EARTHWORKS [●insert location●] (Site Meeting Date: [●]) 1. We refer to your Notice for Commencement of Earthworks (“NCE”) at the above-mentioned location ("Worksite") dated [●] and note that you will commence earthworks (as defined in Section 2 of the Electricity Act (Cap. 89A) (the "Act")) ("Earthworks") from [●] to [●]. 2. Pursuant to Section 80(4)(a) of the Act, you are required to comply with the following requirements when carrying out the Earthworks: 2.1. Establishing Electricity Cable Positions and Electricity Cable Routes 2.1.1. You shall engage a Licensed Cable Detection Worker (“LCDW”) to create an electricity cable (as defined in Section2 of the Act) ("Electricity Cable") corridor using adequate and prominent barricades and signposts. You shall strictly monitor and control, by using a Permit-to-Work (“PTW”) system, the Earthworks carried out inside the barricaded Electricity Cable corridor. 2.1.2. You shall ensure that the pegging and marking of Electricity Cable positions / routes are durable and prominent. You shall also ensure that such pegging and marking are not disturbed, removed or tampered with and are reapplied from time to time to ensure that they remain conspicuous for the entire project in which the Earthworks are or are to be carried out (“Project”). You shall not drive steel pins, spikes, long pegs or other similar objects into the ground as these can damage underground Electricity Cables. 2.1.3. You shall re-engage the LCDW to reconfirm the Electricity Cable positions before reapplying missing or faded pegs and surface markers on the ground or inside trenches. 2.1.4. You shall re-engage the LCDW to carry out Electricity Cable detection work and to update Electricity Cable detection drawing and peggings / markings at the Worksite after the carrying out of any Electricity Cable diversion, decommissioning of substation, new commissioning of substation and/or Electricity Cable termination work within the Worksite. You shall brief all Worksite personnel of the new positions of the Electricity Cable positions. Page 1 of 11 2.1.5. You shall ensure that the Electricity Cable peggings / markings are each installed at intervals no further than 3 metres apart. You shall indicate the voltage levels and the approximate depth of the Electricity Cable at such peggings / markings. 2.2. Risk Management 2.2.1. You shall assess the impact of carrying out the intended Earthworks on the Electricity Cables and Electricity Cable joints and prepare a report detailing such assessment. 2.2.2. If there are changes to the schedule for the carrying out of the Earthworks or changes in Earthworks work methods, you shall study the implications, review the earlier risk assessment that had been carried out and promptly notify SP PowerGrid Limited (an electricity licensee as defined in Section 2 of the Act) ("SPPG") in writing if there are any changes to such earlier assessment. 2.2.3. The report of such assessment shall be made available to SPPG on request. Such report shall also be made known to all personnel of all working levels in the Project team, including sub-contractors and any third party who are involved in any way with any part of the intended Earthworks. 2.3. Worksite Management 2.3.1. When working in the vicinity of an Electricity Cable, you shall carry out a site visit jointly with an Earthworks Surveillance & Patrolling section, SPPG (“ESP”) officer before carrying out any Earthworks specified under the submitted NCE. 2.3.2. You shall provide a full-time Registered Earthworks Supervisor (“RES”) to monitor the Worksite operations for the entire duration of any Earthworks. You shall ensure that the RES is familiar with these requirements. 2.3.3. You shall ensure that daily site briefings with all Worksite workers are conducted (in languages that are understood by all workers) to remind them about the location of Electricity Cables and the measures to be taken to prevent damage to the Electricity Cable(s). You shall keep records of such daily briefings (which shall include but are not limited to date and time, venue and person conducting the briefings, contents of briefings and the list of Worksite workers who have attended such briefings). You shall also disallow any Worksite worker who has not attended such briefings from being involved with any part of the intended Earthworks. New staff must be briefed before they start work. 2.3.4. You shall inform ESP officers of the identity of the Worksite management / LCDW / Registered Excavator Operator (“REO”), the proposed methods of carrying out of the Page 2 of 11 Earthworks and/or location of the proposed Earthworks. You shall also inform the ESP officers if there are any changes to the above. 2.3.5. You shall ensure that information on the presence of Electricity Cables in the vicinity of the Worksite and all mitigating measures to be taken to prevent damage to such Electricity Cables have been communicated and adhered to by all personnel of all working levels in the Project team, including sub-contractors and any third party who are in any way involved with any part of the intended Earthworks. 2.3.6. SPPG may, from time to time and at its sole discretion, deploy its officers to the worksite to inspect and monitor the status of your works. Notwithstanding the deployment of SPPG’s officers at the worksite, you shall continue to be responsible for discharging your obligations under this Letter of Requirements and for the performance of your works. SPPG shall not assume any liability for any noncompliance by you of any such obligation or non-performance of your works. 2.4. Trial Holes 2.4.1. You shall dig an adequate number of appropriate trial holes by manual means to determine the exact location of Electricity Cables prior to the carrying out of intended Earthworks. Each trial hole shall be of minimum size of 1.0 metre by 1.0 metre and of minimum depth of 1.0 metre or until the Electricity Cable slabs are exposed. 2.4.2. You shall seek advice from the LCDW on the minimum number of trial holes to be dug so as to ascertain the orientation of each Electricity Cable and its depth. 2.4.3. In the event that you are not able to locate the Electricity Cable indicated in the Electricity Cable plan obtained from SPPG pursuant to Section 80(1)(b) of the Act (which shows the necessary information on the location of Electricity Cables) ("SPPG Cable Plan") and the LCDW is unable to detect the Electricity Cable by way of digging trial holes, you shall engage a LCDW to carry out re-detection and progressive scanning inside the excavated trial holes. 2.4.4. You shall contact ESP and give at least 3 days’ advance notice in writing of the date and time of the intended commencement of digging of the trial holes where the trial holes to be dug are within 3 metres of 66kV / 230kV / 400kV Electricity Cables. 2.4.5. You shall not use any hand augering tools to dig trial holes. 2.4.6. You shall only use powered mechanical equipment for the initial breaking of the surface layer of hard-core/premix when working in the vicinity of Electricity Cables. Page 3 of 11 You shall not use powered mechanical equipment below the surface layer of hardcore premix and shall only use manual excavation with hand tools. 2.4.7. In the event that you intend to carry out vertical drilling works, you shall dig a trial hole at the actual position of each vertical drilling point prior to commencement of drilling work to ascertain that there are no underground Electricity Cables at or near the drilling point. 2.4.8. After the trial holes have been dug, you shall ensure that photographs of the trial holes are taken showing the dimensions of trial holes, their location and the measured depth of the exposed Electricity Cable slabs in the trial hole. You shall make these photographs available to SPPG upon request. 2.5. Seek Consultation with SPPG: ESP, Distribution Network (“DN”), Regional Network ("RN") and Extra High Voltage Network ("EHVN") sections 2.5.1. You shall contact and consult SPPG for approval to carry out any Earthworks when such Earthworks are within 3 metres of any Electricity Cable and / or when there is a need to work beyond the Electricity Cable slab. 2.5.2. In the event that the intended Earthworks are within 3 metres of 66kV / 230kV / 400kV Electricity Cables, you shall also contact and consult the respective RN and / or EHVN section of SPPG for approval to carry out such Earthworks and provide a detailed method of statement and intended measures for the protection of such Electricity Cables. 2.5.3. You shall contact and consult the respective RN and / or EHVN section of SPPG for approval to carry out any Earthworks when such Earthworks involve: 2.5.3.1. Under-crossing or over-crossing of 66kV / 230kV / 400kV Electricity Cables; 2.5.3.2. Deep excavations which may result in ground movement / settlement; and / or 2.5.3.3. Construction of any structure on top of 66kV / 230kV / 400kV Electricity Cables. 2.5.4. You shall also ensure that a SPPG officer is present at the carrying out of any Earthworks which involve under-crossing or over-crossing of any 66kV / 230kV / 400kV Electricity Cables. Page 4 of 11 2.5.5. You shall contact and consult ESP for advice before carrying out any Earthworks within 3 metres of any 22kV / 6.6kV electricity cables. 2.5.6. You shall contact and consult the respective DN / RN and / or EHVN sections of SPPG for approval to carry out any Earthworks which may involve shifting, denting or breaking any SP Power Assets' uPVC pipes and/or the shifting of any Electricity Cable and Electricity Cable joint. 2.6. Protection of Electricity Cables and Electricity Cable Diversion 2.6.1. You shall not carry out any excavation beyond the Electricity Cable slab level. You shall only remove any Electricity Cable slabs, expose any Electricity Cables and its auxiliary, in the presence of a SPPG officer. 2.6.2. You shall provide protective steel plates above Electricity Cables where powered mechanical excavator / heavy vehicle / equipment are likely to traverse and / or damage such Electricity Cables. You shall not allow heavy machinery and/or vehicles to be parked (whether temporary or otherwise) on top of Electricity Cables. 2.6.3. You shall ensure that proper and adequate shoring and shuttering are installed to prevent soil movement which may damage the Electricity Cables which are in the vicinity of such intended Earthworks. You shall obtain and provide a method of statement with a Professional Engineer's endorsement of the relevant shoring and shuttering design to SPPG upon request. 2.6.4. In the event that any hot works (i.e. any process that can be a source of ignition when flammable material is present or can be a fire hazard regardless of the presence of flammable material) are to be carried out in the vicinity of exposed Electricity Cables, you shall take all necessary safety precautions to avoid damaging the protective coatings and sheaths of such Electricity Cables. 2.6.5. You shall provide adequate protection to known and unexposed or reinstated Electricity Cables that are within the Worksite when carrying out any Earthworks. 2.6.6. You shall relocate your intended earthworks away from any Electricity Cable or submit an official request to the respective DN / RN / EHVN sections of SPPG to divert out of the Worksite any Electricity Cable that will be affected by the intended Earthworks and bear any and all costs incurred from such diversion. 2.6.7. In the event that the intended Earthworks causes the ground surface level to be reduced, in order to maintain a consistent depth from the ground surface level, you shall submit an official request to the respective DN / RN / EHVN sections of SPPG to relocate any affected Electricity Cable such that its depth from the reduced ground Page 5 of 11 surface is returned to its initial depth from the original ground surface level and bear any and all costs incurred arising from or in connection with such relocation. 2.6.8. You shall seek approval from the respective DN / RN / EHVN sections of SPPG before suspending any Electricity Cables. You shall ensure that any exposed Electricity Cable is securely supported and such Electricity Cable suspension support system is effective in protecting the exposed Electricity Cable from damage. In the event that the Electricity Cable suspension support system is longer than 6 metres in length, you shall ensure that such Electricity Cable suspension support system is endorsed by a Professional Engineer. You shall also ensure that exposed Electricity Cables are well protected with gunny sacks and / or half gutter uPVC pipes at all times. 2.6.9. You shall not suspend any Electricity Cable joint. 2.6.10. You shall exercise due care and diligence when removing any rock, boulder, wood, metal rod, sharp object or other obstacles which are in the vicinity of Electricity Cables to avoid damaging any Electricity Cable and/or Electricity Cable Joint. 2.6.11. You shall not construct any structure (temporary, permanent or otherwise) over any Electricity Cable. The Electricity Cables and accessories shall be made accessible to SPPG at all times for maintenance purposes. 2.6.12. You shall not place any material, debris, sharp object, concrete trash and / or heavy object on top of any Electricity Cable and / or Electricity Cable corridor within the Worksite. 2.6.13. You shall provide adequate lighting if the Earthworks are to be carried out at night. 2.6.14. You shall stop work immediately and report to SPPG’s Electricity Service Centre upon any damage or suspected damage to any Electricity Cable. You shall ensure that all Worksite personnel are kept away from the location of the damaged Electricity Cable for safety. 2.6.15. You and/or your workers shall not attempt to repair or modify any damaged Electricity Cable. 2.6.16. You shall stop all Earthworks and call SPPG for advice whenever in doubt. 2.6.17. Damaging an Electricity Cable may cause a delay in the completion of the Project as SPPG will need time to investigate and carry out repair work as necessary. Any repair costs may have to be borne by you. Page 6 of 11 2.6.18. SPPG shall be entitled to ask you to stop work with immediate effect in the event of any actual or suspected damage to any Electricity Cable, to prevent or avoid any damage or further damage to any Electricity Cable. SPPG shall not be liable to you in any way for any losses, claims or damages arising from or in connection with such stop work requests. 2.6.19. You shall comply with any requirements as reasonably prescribed by SPPG in SPPG’s review and endorsement of the relevant method of statement and any other documents submitted by you in relation thereto for the Earthworks. 2.7. NCE Submission by Sub-Contractor(s) and NCE Extension 2.7.1. You and/or your representatives shall attend meetings with ESP as and when required. 2.7.2. In the event that you engage a sub-contractor to carry out any Earthworks within the vicinity of any high voltage Electricity Cable, you shall ensure that such sub-contractor submits the appropriate NCE prior to the carrying out of any Earthworks in the vicinity of any high voltage Electricity Cable. 2.7.3. If, at any stage of your Project, there is a likelihood that the Earthworks may continue beyond the anticipated completion date and / or beyond the work boundary as declared in the NCE which you have submitted to SPPG, you shall notify SPPG in writing of the new date of completion and/or the new work boundary (as applicable) by submitting a new NCE. 2.7.4. You shall obtain a new SPPG Cable Plan from SPPG prior to submitting the NCE. 2.7.5. Prior to carrying out any Earthworks, you shall consult SPPG to ascertain if there are changes to the cable plans that you possess. In the event there are changes to the cable plans, you shall purchase fresh cable plans from SPPG. 2.8. Powered Mechanical Excavation Works 2.8.1. You shall engage only a REO to operate a powered mechanical excavator. 2.8.2. You shall ensure that powered mechanical excavation is only used, under the close standing supervision of a full time RES, for the surface layer of hard-core/premix when working near or above any Electricity Cable. Page 7 of 11 2.8.3. You shall not use a powered mechanical excavator, whether for mechanical excavation or otherwise (irrespective of soil condition), below the surface layer of hard-core/premix near or above any Electricity Cable. You shall only use manual excavation with hand tools below the surface layer of hard-core/premix. 2.9. Vertical and Horizontal Drilling/Penetration Works 2.9.1. You shall carefully select positions for the sinking and driving of earth rod, sheet piling, bore piling, diaphragm walling, installing of reinforced concrete/steel piles by percussion or jack-in method, bore piling casing, installation of ground anchors, pressure grouting, installing of tubes, installing of poles, hand augering, pipe jacking, shoring works, soil investigations, bore drilling and horizontal directional drilling in order to avoid damage to any Electricity Cables. You shall do this by, amongst other things: 2.9.1.1. Consulting with a LCDW, referring to the SPPG Cable Plan and the LCDW cable detection drawings and digging appropriate trial holes by manual means to confirm the presence or absence of any Electricity Cable prior to the carrying out of any Earthworks. 2.9.1.2. For pipe jacking and horizontal directional drilling, you shall consider the additional factors such as loading from the construction plants, ground conditions, bore diameter, possible deviation of the drilling. You shall ensure that there is a minimum clearance of 2 metres between the path of drilling / boring device and any Electricity Cables in the vicinity of the Earthworks. 2.9.2. Sinking of Earth Rods. Trial holes shall be required to locate the closest edge of a cable slab. A minimum clearance distance of 2 metres shall be kept between the earth rod and the closest edge of the cable slab, as determined by the LCDW in the presence of an ESP officer. 2.9.3. Sinking and Extraction of Sheet Piling Works. Trial holes shall be required to locate the closest edge of a cable slab. A minimum clearance distance of 2 metres shall be kept between the sheet piles and the closest edge of cable slab. For sheet piles that are required to be installed parallel to the Electricity Cables, the stretch of the closest edge of cable slabs is required to be exposed. 2.10. Pressure Grouting Works 2.10.1. You shall ascertain the alignment of Electricity Cable within the grouting influence zone prior to the carrying out of any Earthworks. Page 8 of 11 2.10.2. You shall use the necessary ground instrumentations to monitor the effect of the grouting works and ensure that adequate protective measures are provided to protect the Electricity Cables within the grouting influence zone. 2.11. PTW and Records 2.11.1. You shall implement a PTW system to monitor and ensure that all Earthworks are properly tracked and controlled if such Earthworks are to be carried out in the vicinity of Electricity Cables. Under the PTW system, such Earthworks shall be approved by the manager of the Project or his authorised deputy. You shall periodically audit the PTW system for its effectiveness. 2.11.2. You shall display prominently and make available the most up to date NCE, SPPG Cable Plans, LCDW cable detection drawings and these requirements at the Worksite where the proposed Earthworks are to be carried out. 2.11.3. You shall keep progressive records (Photographs / Movement Chart) of the Earthworks that have been carried out including, not limited to, work schedules and locations of trial holes. 3. Notes: 3.1. These requirements are applicable to all persons who carry out any Earthworks and strict compliance is required, unless otherwise permitted in writing by SPPG. Please consult the relevant SPPG section, if necessary. 3.2. The requirements stated above are not exhaustive. Additional requirements may be issued from time to time by SPPG. These additional requirements, together with the requirements in this letter, shall form the full list of requirements that must be complied with at all times. You are advised to carry out all necessary assessments and take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to any existing Electricity Cables. 3.3. Pursuant to Section 80(4)(a) of the Act, it shall be the duty of the person who carries out any Earthworks to comply with all reasonable requirements of SPPG for the prevention of damage to a high voltage Electricity Cables. Pursuant to Section 80(7) of the Act, any person who contravenes Sections 80(4)(a) of the Act shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both. Further, Section 85(1) of the Act provides that any person who, removes, destroys or damages any Electricity Cable which is part of a transmission system that belongs to or that is under the management or control of SPPG, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1 million or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to both. Page 9 of 11 3.4. Damaging an Electricity Cable may also cause fatalities or severe injuries to personnel as well as damage to property. 3.5. Should you require any further clarification, please contact the undersigned ESP officer at [●] and/or the respective sections of SPPG as listed in the table below: Subject Matter SPPG Section Telephone Enquiry on 400kV and 230kV Electricity Cables Enquiry on 66kV Electricity Cables Enquiry on 22kV and below Electricity Cables Enquiry Earthworks Requirements on Enquiry on as-built drawing, cable plan Reporting Electricity Damage Cable Extra High Voltage Network (EHVN) Section Regional Network East/West (RNE/RNW) Sections Distribution Network North (DNN) Section Distribution Network South (DNS) Section Distribution Network East (DNE) Section Distribution Network West (DNW) Section Distribution Network Central (DNC) Section Earthworks Surveillance & Patrolling Section Mapping & Earthworks Administration Section 6916 5485/ 6916 5487 6916 5227/ 6471 3683 6314 6172 / 6314 6147 6916 5398/ 6916 5399/6916 5408 6916 5619/ 6916 5618 6916 5015/ 6916 5703 6916 5047/ 6916 5048/6916 9892 69165119 6916 5022 Electricity Service Centre 1800 - 778 8888 Page 10 of 11 Yours faithfully, [●] for HEAD OF SECTION EARTHWORKS SURVEILLANCE & PATROLLING SECTION As agent for and on behalf of SP POWERASSETS LTD. Acknowledgement by Earthworks Contractor: I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the requirements stated in this letter dated __________________ with NCE no.: _____________________ and I will comply and ensure compliance with the requirements. Name : __________________________________ NRIC/PP No. : _________________________ Company : __________________________________________________________________________ Signature : __________________________________ Date: ________________________________ Page 11 of 11 [20140506] My Paper - Free N95 Masks In Kits For Every Homehttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/0421b2c2-5e5a-41f7-afdc-f6784930a64c/%5B20140506%5D+My+Paper+-+Free+N95+Masks+In+Kits+For+Every+Home.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID= Free N95 masks in kits for every home BY ADRIAN LIM E VERY household here will receive three N95 face masks, as part of a nation-wide push to get individuals to think about being prepared for emergencies, such as haze crises and flu pandemics. The 3M brand foldable masks are packed in a “Stay Prepared” kit that will also contain instructions in four languages on how to put them on, and useful emergency contact numbers. A total of 1.2 million kits will be delivered to homes between today and next Monday. The initiative is led by Temasek Cares, a non-profit philantrophic arm under Temasek Holdings, in partnership with Singapore Power and Singapore Post. Temasek Cares will be pumping in $4 million from its $40 million war chest, called the Temasek Emergency Preparedness Fund, for the mask distribution programme. The fund was set up earlier this year to help Singaporeans prepare and deal with emergencies. Last month, a $1.5 million project to train 60 therapists to help children deal with traumatic situations, such as accidents, was also launched. Richard Magnus, chairman of Temasek Cares, said the kits will give households an “initial stock” of masks to encourage them to plan their own contingencies. “It’s a habit of mind we want to prompt... Last June, there was a severe haze that impacted Singapore... we need to be prepared,” said Mr Magnus. The Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre expects this year’s haze to be worse than last year’s. This is because of lower than usual rainfall expected from now till October in parts of the region and the El Nino weather pattern, which is linked to drought, said reports. Being prepared earlier will also prevent a repeat of last June, when people scrambled to stock up on face masks. An additional 17,000 kits will also be delivered to over 140 charity homes, and another 300,000 have been prepared on standby for needy families. Mary Abishagam, 57, a senior administrative assistant with Singapore Power, said she will be volunteering an extra three hours every day, on top of her regular work, to help pack the kits for delivery. “It’s going to be challenging, but we will manage... We are getting people prepared and not many people have thought of keeping masks in their homes,” she said cheerily. Members of the public who wish to get more information about the delivery of the kits can call a hotline, 1800-738-2000, from today until May 24, between 8am and 8pm daily. adrianl@sph.com.sg [20181102]+Media+Release+-+SP+Develops+Future+Energy+Leaders+Through+First+Energy+Managers+Programme+And+Industry+Scholarships.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/eb336278-8c06-4ff2-8f90-5bb0b99e6533/%5B20181102%5D+Media+Release+-+SP+Develops+Future+Energy+Leaders+Through+First+Energy+Managers+Programme+And+Industry+Scholarships.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID= News Release SP DEVELOPS FUTURE ENERGY LEADERS THROUGH FIRST ENERGY MANAGERS PROGRAMME AND INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS Singapore, 2 November 2018 – Singapore Institute of Power and Gas (SIPG), as the centralised training institute for the power and gas sectors, announced today the successful completion of its first Energy Managers Programme (EMP). The pioneer cohort of 19 energy sector professionals was recognised in a ceremony during Singapore International Energy Week 2018, witnessed by Dr Tan Wu Meng, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The programme, which is under the SkillsFuture Leadership Development Initiative, is designed to build a pipeline of strong leaders for the energy sector as they address issues and opportunities in today’s transforming and disruptive landscape. Building on its inaugural run, SIPG is opening its programme to participants from ASEAN utilities and other international companies in the energy value chain, curating a broader range of experiences, perspectives and real-world applications. Mr Peter Leong, Principal of SIPG, said, “We customised this programme to help energy industry managers hone their well-rounded leadership skills through blended learning in the classroom and field trips to companies in Singapore and overseas. They have personally benefitted from networking with peers from across the value chain. They have also gleaned insights on driving advancement and innovation amidst the rapid industry disruption, in order to serve all consumers better.” Spanning five months from February this year, the programme’s first participants were emerging leaders from generation companies and SP Group. Through workshops, dialogues with senior leaders from the energy sector and government, as well as a learning trip to China, the participants were exposed to pertinent challenges the industry faces, in Singapore and around the region. They also gained valuable insights from individual coaching sessions and working on action projects. Mr Neo Bing Hui, Senior Operations Engineer, YTL PowerSeraya Ltd, said, “The Energy Managers Programme (EMP) has helped broaden my views of the industry in general, providing a different perspective of how challenges can be viewed in the energy sector. After going through EMP, I have gleaned more insights on my leadership style and how I can effectively improve communication with my team mates. I am excited to start applying what I've learnt from this programme.” The pressing need to inspire the energy sector to groom the next generation of energy leaders is why the Energy Market Authority is supporting the programme. Its Chief Executive, Mr Ngiam Shih Chun, said: “For the energy sector to embrace new opportunities and challenges, there is a need to engage and develop tomorrow's energy leaders. They will need to be agile and adopt a growth mindset to lead their organisations forward. EMA supports SIPG in playing a crucial role in providing a programme to grow our future energy leaders.” Nurturing engineering talent In developing future engineering talent, SP Group also awarded two Energy-Industry Scholarships to students from institutions of higher learning – Ms Choo Wei Ming, 19, from Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Mr Muhammad Syahiran bin Jamal, 20, from Singapore Polytechnic. SP Group’s Chief Human Resource Officer, Mr Ng Seng Huwi, presented the scholarships to Wei Ming and Muhammad Syahiran, at a ceremony during the Youth@SIEW event earlier today. The scholarship serves to nurture talent for the energy sector and support students with a passion for engineering in achieving academic and career aspirations. They will join SP Group when they complete their studies. 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. Historical-National-Average-Household-usage--Website-Data-Jul23-to-Jun25-.xlsxhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/docs/our-services/utilities/tariff-information/Historical-National-Average-Household-usage--Website-Data-Jul23-to-Jun25-.xlsx Consumption_Elect Average consumption of Electricity (kWh) Premises Types Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 HDB 1-Room 147 145 143 146 144 135 126 126 132 150 152 149 140 151 148 139 142 128 127 121 119 128 136 150 HDB 2-Room 190 190 189 190 188 176 164 167 173 199 199 195 183 198 192 183 186 166 168 161 156 169 181 195 HDB 3-Room 271 272 269 274 269 247 236 241 250 292 285 277 264 283 277 266 266 243 238 231 231 250 265 284 HDB 4-Room 371 371 367 374 370 342 321 330 342 398 396 383 360 385 381 363 365 338 327 320 309 341 363 390 HDB 5-Room 437 434 427 437 436 401 367 381 399 463 466 448 416 447 446 427 429 397 379 374 359 399 425 457 HDB Executive 531 536 528 541 530 478 456 474 489 575 568 544 515 546 548 520 523 481 462 458 445 495 522 562 Apartment 546 514 515 537 541 483 430 435 486 578 573 543 500 513 539 523 519 486 446 419 417 476 516 548 Terrace 868 866 859 890 881 804 740 794 821 957 900 872 838 847 885 851 851 785 747 744 714 775 823 881 Semi-Detached 1,159 1,134 1,150 1,187 1,174 1,065 1,019 1,038 1,109 1,254 1,224 1,170 1,128 1,126 1,168 1,137 1,141 1,056 1,000 974 960 1,031 1,080 1,173 Bungalow 2,320 2,219 2,298 2,308 2,358 2,075 2,106 1,951 2,146 2,432 2,360 2,266 2,220 2,121 2,347 2,192 2,190 2,012 2,004 1,872 1,904 2,016 2,154 2,244 1 2 3 4 5 ..... 131
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THE STRAITS TIMES BRANDED CONTENT ‘A good engineer likes to be challenged’: Mentor’s tough assignments sharpen skills of next generation Crucial technical knowledge to safeguard the nation’s power grid is passed down under a mentorship programme by SP Group SP Group's mentorship programme allows engineering veterans such as Mr Chua Khim Mong (top) to share their wealth of knowledge with the next generation of talent like Mr Chung Der Chyuan. PHOTO: SP GROUP PUBLISHED AUG 28, 2023, 4:00 AM SGT On any given day, Mr Chua Khim Mong would pose a hypothetical engineering problem in a group chat, challenging his team of technical officers and technicians to solve it. Mr Chua also leads weekly learning sessions and routinely assigns reading lists. No, Mr Chua is not a teacher – the 57-year-old is a senior principal engineer at SP Group. While his day job is to make sure Singapore’s national grid runs efficiently and seamlessly, he is also known as a no-nonsense mentor with close to 40 years of experience in the field. Mr Chung Der Chyuan, a principal engineer with SP Group and one of Mr Chua’s mentees, says that he has benefitted from the mentorship programme. “Mr Chua is very approachable and straightforward. He will explain his view and then let me figure out the details while keeping a watchful eye,” he shares. Today, both mentor and mentee collaborate to share their knowledge with colleagues, such as writing articles as part of a technical experts forum. Unseen heroes who pre-empt problems Mr Chua and his team are known as protection engineers and play an essential part in keeping Singapore’s lights on. Thanks to their work of monitoring and troubleshooting over 12,000 substations and 28,000 kilometres of electricity cables located across the island, Singapore’s ubiquitous power grid is world-leading in its reliability. While SP Group has monitoring equipment and technology that automatically adjust and reroute power across the grid to address anomalies, engineers remain crucial in fine-tuning systems and analysing faults. “With more than 50,000 protective relays, we look out for problems that can occur when there are firmware or hardware revisions in the relay equipment,” explains Mr Chua. Maintaining such a complex yet well-functioning national grid is no small feat, requiring depth and breadth in engineering knowledge and skills. To ensure such know-how, accumulated through decades of experience, is preserved and passed down to the younger engineers, SP Group has implemented the Technical Expert Scheme, which is an in-house mentorship programme designed to ensure the continuity of in-depth industry knowledge. A “living manual” with 40 years of experience Mr Chua first joined the Public Utilities Board, the precursor to SP Group, nearly four decades ago when he was 19 years old. Starting out as an assistant technician, he helped engineers who were more senior than him carry out relay testing and maintenance. Having risen through the ranks from a technician to a senior engineer, Mr Chua is well-placed to mentor his junior team members, guiding them through difficult situations they may face in the course of their work. “When I was a junior technician, our manager assigned a senior engineer to share with me and explain protection systems: the characteristics of a good protection system and how to set up relays. The presentation really changed my understanding of electrical engineering.” With nearly four decades of experience under his belt, Mr Chua believes tough assignments can help his mentees stretch their capabilities and grow in their careers. PHOTO: SP GROUP Now, Mr Chua places a similar emphasis on educating and motivating his junior colleagues. On his approach to skills upgrading, he says, “A good engineer likes to be challenged. I would give my engineers tough assignments to push them in sharpening their skills, and encourage them to keep working on solving the problem rather than walk away.” “Many of my officers have expressed interest in pursuing a degree course. This is something that I am very, very proud of because it shows a deep culture of wanting to upgrade themselves,” shares Mr Chua, who himself completed an engineering degree under a scholarship from his organisation in 1995. This is also testimony to his efforts of encouraging a team learning culture. To officers who want to attain additional qualifications, he reminds them, “Revise your maths because it is the hardest part of the course. After all, maths is a big part of an engineer’s job.” Mr Chua recounts one instance where he patiently allowed a junior team member to present his findings in a sharing session even though he had already spotted a miscalculation. “Rather than correcting him at the start, I want him to learn from his mistake and share the learning with his peers. “We remember and learn better through our mistakes,” Mr Chua explains. Often, his mentees would come to him for advice when they encounter complex situations on the job. “Most of the time, I already have the answer to their question. But I would send them off to come up with their proposed hypothesis and test method. This way, we can have two-way discussions and uncover new insights which can be applied in other situations,” he adds. He would also assign engineers technical papers to read so that they keep up with the latest trends and developments, before hearing their views on potential applications. Mr Chua pays close attention to the work of his juniors and always welcomes questions. “I tell them to never be afraid of asking seemingly silly questions. The most valuable lessons are learned from questioning and probing,” shares Mr Chua. In the spirit of learning from one another, Mr Chua has implemented surprise tests and weekly sharing sessions. “Once a week, we are all in the office to share interesting experiences or findings. Even the simplest finding or experience can be valuable to another. Everyone can benefit, including myself, regardless of rank or age.” “At the end of the day, the goal is to solve engineering problems more efficiently. But when possible, I will let my technical officers or engineers do things the hard way so that they get to learn more from the problem-solving process,” adds Mr Chua. As Singapore seeks to transition to a low-carbon future and tackle climate change, Singapore’s grid will be upgraded with new technologies to provide for developments like electric vehicle charging and more extensive deployment of solar panels. Technical experts like Mr Chua are key in helping the next generation of talent to keep abreast of change and new opportunities, and hone relevant skills and expertise. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads. � E-paper � Facebook � Instagram � Twitter � LinkedIn � Podcasts � RSS Feed � Telegram � Youtube � TikTok • SINGAPORE • ASIA • WORLD • OPINION • LIFE • TECH • SPORT • VIDEOS • PODCASTS • MULTIMEDIA • BUSINESS About Us Terms & Conditions Need help? Reach us here. Advertise with us Privacy Policy � Sign up for our daily newsletter Enter your e-mail Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. MCI (P) 076/10/2022, MCI (P) 077/10/2022. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. 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These provide opportunities for SP Group to launch sustainability projects that drive Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=thailand Search Overseas Thailandhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/international/thailand OverviewChinaVietnamThailandAustralia Thailand Thailand’s sustainability journey is ramping up, with more policies and initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions slated to roll out in the coming years Searchhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/search?tag=thailand Search Overseas Thailandhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/international/thailand OverviewChinaVietnamThailandAustralia Thailand Thailand’s sustainability journey is ramping up, with more policies and initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions slated to roll out in the coming years SP Group expands renewable energy portfolio in Thailand with its first M&A dealshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-expands-renewable-energy-portfolio-in-Thailand-with-its-first-M-A-deals Media Release SP Group expands renewable energy portfolio in Thailand with its first M&A deals SP Group acquires 13 MWp of solar capacity, including 9 MWp of ground-mounted utility-scale solar farms and 4 MWp of rooftop solar projects •The new solar assets can generate approximately 17,600 MWh SP Group Accelerates Betagro's Clean Energy Transition with Large-Scale Rooftop Solar Deploymenthttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-Accelerates-Betagro-s-Clean-Energy-Transition--with-Large-Scale-Rooftop-Solar-Deployment- Media Release SP Group Accelerates Betagro's Clean Energy Transition with Large-Scale Rooftop Solar Deployment Bangkok and Singapore, 25 July 2024 – SP Group is shoring up Asia’s clean energy transition with its latest large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Thailand. The leading utilities Sustainabilityhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/energy-hub/sustainability/driving-urban-decarbonisation-efforts-in-thailand-and-asia-pacific SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Driving urban decarbonisation efforts in Thailand and Asia Pacific SUSTAINABILITY Our partnership with Banpu Next will empower a clean energy future in Thailand and Asia Pacific. SP and Banpu Next recently signed an MOU to develop Category: Sustainability SP Group’s Integrated Energy Solutions to Power Rangsit University’s Green Energy Transformationhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-s-Integrated-Energy-Solutions-to-Power-Rangsit-University-s-Green-Energy-Transformation -climate building intelligence system, after the successful pilot at one building at the university campus achieved 40 per cent energy savings while improving occupant comfort by 14 per cent Singapore and Thailand, 15 November 2023 — Rangsit University (RSU) is set for green transformation at its jcr:03531b0d-1578-4889-8352-fd9bae5c35achttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:03531b0d-1578-4889-8352-fd9bae5c35ac Banking & Finance Reits & Property Energy & Commoditi SP Group wins tender for rst district cooling project in Thailand Navene Elangovan Published Mon, Sep 25, 2023 · 12:14 pm SP Group and Banpu Next say that the project will allow the complex centre to save about S$1.6 million in electricity costs 1.-Business-Times-Online---SP-Group-wins-tender-for-first-district-cooling-project-in-Thailand.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/pdf/media-coverage/2023/1.-Business-Times-Online---SP-Group-wins-tender-for-first-district-cooling-project-in-Thailand.pdf Banking & Finance Reits & Property Energy & Commoditi SP Group wins tender for rst district cooling project in Thailand Navene Elangovan Published Mon, Sep 25, 2023 · 12:14 pm SP Group and Banpu Next say that the project will allow the complex centre to save about S$1.6 million in electricity costs BusinessTimes#BT#26-09-2023#Default#1#BTS-002#3#ccihttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:4213bd9b-4418-4e31-ad5d-0da6db1c8038 2 | The T OP STORIES Business Times | Tuesday, September 26, 2023 SP Group wins tender for first district cooling project in Thailand By Navene Elangovan navene@sph.com.sg SP GROUP’S joint venture (JV) with Thai smart energy solutions provider Banpu Next has won a tender to design, build, own jcr:df8a22e3-569c-454a-aa3a-647635709c4dhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:df8a22e3-569c-454a-aa3a-647635709c4d Ekonomi & Kerja Akses Percuma SP Group menang tender pertama projek pendinginan daerah di Thailand � � SP Group Electric Car Sep 26, 2023 | 04:05 PM Dapatkan artikel ini untuk diterbitkan semula TENAGA BIJAK: SP Group dan Banpu Next berkata projek itu akan membantu pusat kompleks pemerintah di [20221123]+Media+Release+-+UOB+x+SP+EVOL+Green+Credits.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/2196f847-c3bc-49b2-b637-e5d64eb34b64/%5B20221123%5D+Media+Release+-+UOB+x+SP+EVOL+Green+Credits.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID= Indonesia Japan Malaysia Myanmar Philippines South Korea Taiwan Thailand United Kingdom USA Vietnam News Release 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 1 2 3 4 5 ..... 11
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News Release SP GROUP AWARDED BCA GRANT TO POWER NEXT-GEN GREEN BUILDINGS NUS’ UTown to pilot SP’s digital energy solutions at selected buildings Singapore, 16 June 2021 –The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has awarded a grant to SP Group (SP) under the Green Buildings Innovation Cluster (GBIC) Programme, to develop and implement technologies and digital solutions to push the limits of buildings’ energy efficiency standards. The GBIC programme is one of the enablers of the Singapore Green Building Masterplan, which in turn supports the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Equipping building operators with smart tools to be energy-efficient 2 Under GBIC funding, SP Group will pilot a dynamic online digital portal and an artificial intelligence (A.I.) powered mobile application tool to provide real-time electricity and water usage insights to both occupants and building facilities managers. Through the portal, users can keep track of the building’s aggregated water and electricity consumption, and the resulting carbon emissions to enable them to proactively identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint and utilities usage. The portal will come with advanced data analytics to assist building operators to plan and achieve more efficient building management by providing actionable recommendations on saving energy and an A.I. enabled anomaly detection function to prevent energy wastage. Empowering building occupants to make sustainable choices 3 Building occupants will also be equipped with an “At Work” function of the SP Utilities App to encourage them to achieve a more sustainable lifestyle. The new function aims to enhance the occupant’s sustainability experience by providing them personalised energy data to build awareness and better understand their building’s consumption performance. Occupants will also be encouraged to adopt green behaviour through 1 gamification such as quizzes and energy saving challenges between occupants, reminders, rewards and tips on saving energy. Pilot of digital solutions with NUS 4 The National University of Singapore’s (NUS) University Town (UTown) will be the first development to have these digital solutions implemented under this programme. The solutions will be piloted at two buildings at UTown – the Education Resource Centre and the Stephen Riady Centre – and will be installed in the first half of 2022. Both buildings contain various categories of spatial use such as offices, teaching rooms, sports facilities and commercial tenants. This will allow SP and BCA to test the solutions on a variety of areas. Sharing of Building Energy Data in SLEB Smart Hub 5 SP will work together with BCA to incorporate Green Mark data reporting functions into the digital solutions to facilitate the sharing of information between buildings and BCA’s SLEB Smart Hub 1 . The SLEB Smart Hub will serve as an interface to receive, combine and analyse data from different resources and report them to the BCA Green Mark certification system. This enables benchmarking of the building’s energy performance against other similar building types, and piloting of green technologies including automatic energy data reporting for data analytics 2 . 6 Group Chief Executive Officer of SP, Mr Stanley Huang, said, “Decarbonisation is a collective effort and we are at the forefront of enabling this paradigm shift through our strengths in integrated smart energy solutions. Leveraging digitisation and big data analyses, we can enable all building stakeholders to drive positive change at scale. With the support of BCA and building operators, we will develop user-centric solutions to 1 Super Low Energy Building (SLEB Smart Hub) is Singapore’s first digital knowledge centre for green buildings in the region, feature-filled with smart analytic tools, datasets, a directory and the largest green building database in Singapore. 2 Building owners are required to report their energy data to BCA for green building projects funded under the Green Buildings Innovation Cluster (GBIC) programme. 2 advance next-gen green, energy-efficient buildings, and create green communities that will accelerate a carbon neutral future for Singapore.” 7 Chief Executive of BCA, Mr Kelvin Wong said, “The Green Buildings Innovation Cluster or GBIC Programme has been a cornerstone in furthering the deployment of innovation and technology in improving energy efficiency of buildings in Singapore. With active partnership with the industry, GBIC will be an enabler in meeting one of the outcomes of the Singapore Green Building Masterplan, which is to achieve an 80% improvement in energy efficiency for best-in-class green buildings by 2030. SP Group’s work in developing smart technologies will help building operators and occupants to reduce energy consumption. With buildings accounting for over 20% of Singapore’s emissions, BCA welcomes like-minded firms to partner us to reduce the carbon footprint of the Built Environment, working towards our collective goal of a more sustainable and liveable Singapore.” 8 The BCA Green Building Innovation Cluster aims to help push the boundaries of buildings’ energy efficiency standards under the Singapore Green Building Masterplan (SGBMP) and aid the transition to a low-carbon built environment. The SGBMP supports Singapore’s agenda on sustainable development as part of the Singapore Green Plan 2030, and the nation’s efforts to halve its 2030 peak greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. -End- About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, enabling a low-carbon, smart energy future for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore and China. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market 3 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 and digital energy solutions for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. About Building and Construction Authority (BCA) The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) champions the development and transformation of the Built Environment sector, in order to improve Singapore’s living environment. BCA oversees areas such as safety, quality, inclusiveness, sustainability and productivity, all of which, together with our stakeholders and industry partners, help to achieve our mission to transform the Built Environment sector and shape a liveable and smart built environment for Singapore. For more information, visit www1.bca.gov.sg. 4
Microsoft Word - Form Letter of Consent for Submission of Application for Electricity Supply 16.06.2022_SL (004) Matthttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:7dbfbe85-2c12-471e-9db3-8020e606e9e1/Letter%20of%20Consent%20for%20Submission%20of%20Application%20for%20Electricity%20Supply.pdf
Letter of Consent for Submission of Application for Electricity Supply Date: ____________ I / We, (Name) ___________________________________ of UEN No.: ___________________ or NRIC/FIN No: of (Address): (Name of Applicant) Note : Please state the last 4 characters (i.e. last three digits and alphabet) of NRIC / FIN / passport or other personal identification number. Tel: Email: (A) Hereby declare: - � � That I have at least one (1) small and embedded generating unit (e.g. solar photovoltaic) at the Premises and I am NOT GST registered. I attach herewith a copy of non - GST registration from IRAS: That I have at least one (1) small and embedded generating unit (e.g. solar photovoltaic) at the Premises and I am GST registered. My GST registration number and date are as follows and I attach herewith a copy of the GST registration letter from IRAS: GST registration number: ________________________ GST registration date: ________________________ I agree that I will not issue any tax invoice for electricity sold to SP Services Ltd but hereby authorize SP Services Ltd to issue tax invoices on my behalf. I will notify SP Services Ltd immediately if my GST registration is cancelled or if I am issued with a new GST registration number. **That I have informed the Building Licensed Electrical Worker of the building where the Premises is situated (“Building LEW”) of the installation of the solar photovoltaic system at the Premises and the Building LEW has consented and agreed to such installation. (B) Hereby give full consent to the below-named Licensed Electrical Worker: - � To submit an application for electricity supply to the premises at (“Premises”): (C) Hereby declare: - Please select one of the following: � That I am / we are the legal owner / authorized occupier of the Premise; � That I am /we are not the legal owner / authorized occupier of the Premise. The contact details of the legal owner / authorized occupier of the Premise are Full Name: __________________________, Email: __________________________________ and Contact Number: ________________ That I am / we are agreeable for any the correspondence on the above application to be sent to me via email at the following email address provided : I (Name) of (Address) (Name of Licensed Electrical Worker) of License No: Tel: Hereby declare that the legal owner / authorized occupier of the Premises has given permission for my submission of the application for electricity supply. **For Building LEW’s completion only for solar photovoltaic system application: I (Name) of License No: (Name of Building LEW) I have reviewed the application for electricity connection to transmission system and its supporting documents submitted by __________________. I consent to the solar photovoltaic system to be installed at ___________________________________________with LEI ___________________. Signature of Applicant and Date Signature of LEW and Date ______________________________ **Rubber stamp imprint required for corporate customers Signature of Legal Owner of Premise and Date (if applicable) ___________________________ ______________________________ Signature of Building LEW and Date ______________________________ Updated Jun 2022
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MEDIA RELEASE ELECTRICITY TARIFF REVISION FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER TO 31 DECEMBER 2019 Singapore, 30 September 2019 – For the period from 1 October to 31 December 2019, electricity tariffs (before 7% GST) will decrease by an average of 3.3% or 0.79 cent per kWh compared with the previous quarter. This is mainly due to the lower cost of natural gas for electricity generation compared with the previous quarter. For households, the electricity tariff (before 7% GST) will decrease from 24.22 to 23.43 cents per kWh for 1 October to 31 December 2019. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in fourroom HDB flats will decrease by $2.84 (before 7% GST) (see Appendix 3 for the average monthly electricity bill for different household types). Cents/kWh 25.00 24.00 23.00 22.00 21.00 20.00 19.00 18.00 17.00 16.00 15.00 Quarterly Household Electricity Tariff* 24.13 23.65 23.85 24.22 23.43 22.79 22.15 21.56 Jan - Mar '18 Apr - Jun '18 Jul - Sep '18 Oct - Dec '18Jan - Mar '19 Apr - Jun '19 Jul - Sep '19 Oct - Dec '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 OCTOBER 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 Existing Tariff (without GST) New Tariff (without 7% GST) Appendix 1 New Tariff (with 7% GST) 24.22 23.43 25.07 24.22 23.43 25.07 8.90 8.90 9.52 13.35 13.35 14.28 21.74 20.85 22.31 13.26 12.71 13.60 0.59 0.59 0.63 8.90 8.90 9.52 13.35 13.35 14.28 21.52 20.63 22.07 13.25 12.70 13.59 0.59 0.59 0.63 7.87 7.87 8.42 11.81 11.81 12.64 20.60 19.72 21.10 13.15 12.60 13.48 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 fuel and power generation. The fuel cost is the cost of imported natural gas, which is tied to oil prices by commercial contracts. 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. Q4 2019 TARIFF (before 7% GST) Market Admin & PSO Fee (No Change) 0.06¢/kWh (<1%) MSS Fee (No Change) 0.40¢/kWh (1.7%) %) Network Costs (No Change) 5.44¢/kWh (23.2%) Energy Costs (Decrease by 0.79¢/kWh) 17.53¢/kWh (74.8%) Appendix 3 AVERAGE MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BILLS OF DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS (TARIFF WEF 1 OCTOBER 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 132.97 32.21 31.15 (1.06) (3.3) HDB 2 Room 177.29 42.94 41.54 (1.40) (3.3) HDB 3 Room 266.85 64.63 62.52 (2.11) (3.3) HDB 4 Room 360.21 87.24 84.40 (2.84) (3.3) HDB 5 Room 418.89 101.46 98.15 (3.31) (3.3) HDB Executive 514.40 124.59 120.52 (4.07) (3.3) Apartment 525.16 127.19 123.04 (4.15) (3.3) Terrace 831.75 201.45 194.88 (6.57) (3.3) Semi-Detached 1,082.01 262.06 253.51 (8.55) (3.3) Bungalow 2,114.09 512.03 495.33 (16.70) (3.3) Average 413.12 100.06 96.79 (3.27) (3.3)
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Contractor Performance Management System Introduction 1. With effect from 1 October 2016, Singapore Power Limited and its Singaporeincorporated subsidiaries (SP Group) has implemented the SP Group’s Contractor Performance Management System (CPMS) to strengthen its partnership with and improve the safety and quality performance of its contractors. 2. Through the CPMS, SP Group aims to take a holistic approach to the selection of its contractors as part of enhancing procurement process, by looking at the performance of its contractors at a quarterly and annual basis and not only based at performance at each individual contract basis. The previous demerit scheme in respect of each contract will be abolished while an incentive and mitigation scheme that goes towards enabling contractors to improve their performance on a longer term basis is now implemented. Objectives 3. The objectives of the CPMS are: (a) (b) (c) to adopt a more holistic approach in reviewing contractors’ overall performance; to work with contractors to raise safety and quality standards; and to encourage an environment of continuous improvement by contractors. 4. In order to achieve the above objectives, CPMS will utilise the following 3 main components: (a) (b) (c) Contractor Performance Assessment (CPA); Business Under Surveillance (BUS) Programme; and Tender Evaluation Framework (TEF). SP Group CPMS V6.0 19 Jul 2023 1 Applicability 5. The CPMS will be applicable for procurement in relation of the following services and works: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) cable installation, cable jointing and road reinstatement; gas pipe-laying; milling and patching; transmission cable-laying; building and construction; and other road opening-related works (e.g., manhole access works). SP Group intends to broaden the scope of the CPMS to eventually apply the CPMS for procurement of other engineering-related works and services. 6. The CPMS will apply to contracts awarded on or after 1 October 2016 and any ongoing contracts which fall in any of the above categories set out in paragraph 5. All aspects of the CPMS, such as the BUS Programme and rewards and mitigations, will apply to such contracts. Contractor Performance Assessment 7. For each contract, a contractor will be assessed by the relevant SP Group project team in the following four (4) areas: (a) (b) (c) (d) Safety. Quality of Work; Project & Risk Management; and Value Added Services. These scores for each contract (Contract Quarterly Score) will be tabulated at fixed quarterly basis. The individual Contract Quarterly Scores applicable for each contract will then be averaged to derive the Contractor Quarterly Score. SP Group CPMS V6.0 19 Jul 2023 2 The criteria have a direct impact on risk mitigation which helps to review the way work activities are planned and executed. The objective of the enhancements is to reduce risk and improve safety at work sites. The PSR shall review the risk identification and mitigation measures to be taken during the design & construction for all contracts within SP Group. Emphasis will be given to the PSR communication to workers through the Risk Management workshops on site. ABSIS will be used to engage with the worker level to improve work processes and create a safer environment to work in. SP Group will assess the contractors’ senior management engagement with their workers through various in-house activities. 8. Examples of the factors taken into consideration in determining the individual Contract Quarterly Score are as follows Safety • Safety Performance • Site Safety Management • Safety Engagement by Management • Project Safety Review (PSR) • Risk Management workshop • Activity Based Safety Improvement System (ABSIS) Quality of Work • Documentation • Workmanship • Any damage to properties Project & Risk Management • Incident management • Cooperativeness • Meeting schedules Value Added Services • Initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency SP Group CPMS V6.0 19 Jul 2023 3 9. In addition to the above criteria, SP Group will also take into account the occurrence of any Critical Incidents when determining the Contractor’s Quarterly Score by applying a corresponding adjustment factor to their score. (a) The Critical Incidents includes: Critical Incidents Smoking or open flame in gas installations and electricity transmission substations Not adhering strictly to isolation procedures for live electricity or gas equipment and machinery at site Damage to Transmission Cables / Gas Pipes Damage to Distribution Cables / Gas Pipes Not anchoring safety harness while working at heights exceeding 3 metres Working in a confined space without conducting mandatory gas check Working under suspended load during lifting or excavator operations Fatality or serious injury Where Serious Injury is defined as: Serious Injuries Loss of 2 limbs Loss of both hands or of all fingers and both thumbs Loss of both feet Total loss of sight, including the loss of sight to such extent as to render the employee unable to perform any work for which eyesight is essential Total paralysis Injuries requiring more than 20 days of hospitalization. (Hospitalization refers to the period where injured remains warded in a hospital) Loss of arm at shoulder Loss of arm between elbow and shoulder Injuries resulting in being permanently bedridden Loss of arm at elbow Loss of arm between wrist and elbow SP Group CPMS V6.0 19 Jul 2023 4 Loss of hand at wrist Loss of 4 fingers and thumb of one hand Loss of 4 fingers Loss of leg • At or above knee • Below knee Loss of foot Loss of sight of one eye Total loss of hearing (b) The Serious Incidents includes: Serious Incidents Damage to Distribution Cables/ Gas pipes affecting less than or equal to 300 customers Damage to Public assets (e.g., PUB pipes, streetlights) Note: Contractors shall not be penalised for damages to the public assets if it was unavoidable due to Authorities’ drawings that provided inaccurate factual information and the Contractor’s detection works did not provide better information. 10. At the end of each quarter, SP Group will provide each contractor a grade relative to their score to provide them timely information on their performance. The names and grades for each contractor scored in each quarter shall be available on the SP Group corporate website. 11. In the event the Contractor’s Quarterly Score is lower than 50, the contractor will be suspended from participating in any new procurement activities for the next 3 months. In the event of an occurrence of a fatality or serious injury at his work site, the main contractor and its subcontractor will be suspended from participating in any new procurement activities for 12 months from the incident date. The suspended contractors and their subsidiaries are also not allowed to apply to be sub-contractors for any SP Group contracts during the suspension period. SP Group CPMS V6.0 19 Jul 2023 5 12. The Contractor Quarterly Scores will be aggregated on an annual basis [Contractor Annual Score]. Contractors must have at least two (2) Contractor Quarterly Scores to be included for the Contractor Annual Score computation. 13. At the end of each Assessment Year, the 5 contractors with the highest Contractor Annual Score for the year will be given an incentive of 2% of the total annual value of their respective contracts capped at $100,000.00 per year per contractor. The annual value of each contract is computed as follows: where: ACV is the annual value of a contract; ACV = A X B A is the Contract Sum divided by the Contract Period [weeks]; and B is the number of weeks [or part thereof] where Works carried out in that year under that contract. 14. The 2 contractors with the lowest annual scores will be subjected to a penalty deduction to their PQS scores in all subsequent SP Group tenders published during the next Assessment Year. In addition, they would also have to comply with performance improvement requirements specified by SP Group to address areas of deficiency. SP Group CPMS V6.0 19 Jul 2023 6 Business Under Surveillance (BUS) Programme 15. The BUS Programme is an educational and correctional tool aimed to partner contractors to address safety and quality issues encountered by contractors in the course of their work for the SP Group and in the longer term help improve their safety and quality standards. The BUS Programme and will be activated in the following situations: (a) (b) Occurrence of any Critical Incident; and/or 3 or more safety inspections at the project sites where major safety-related non-conformances (safety non-conformance) are observed. 16. In the event of the activation of the BUS Programme, the Contractor will be required to undergo the activities as follows: 17. Stopping work at the affected site[s] during a BUS Programme is important to allow contractors to review its safety practices and focus on its operational methods and processes with the aim of preventing further incidents from occurring again. 18. If the contractor placed on a BUS Programme is unable to meet the exit requirements at the end of the 5 th week, a further 2 weeks extension will be granted. If the contractor is still unable to meet the exit requirements at the end of the 7 th week, the contractor will be placed on a second BUS Programme to address the failure of the first BUS Programme. SP Group CPMS V6.0 19 Jul 2023 7 19. In the event the contractor is placed on the BUS Programme more than 2 times in a calendar quarter, the contractor will be suspended from participating in any new procurement activities for the next three months. The suspended contractors and their subsidiaries are also not allowed to apply to be sub-contractors for any SP Group contracts during the suspension period. 20. From 1 Apr 2023, Contractor shall not be under MOM’s Business Under Surveillance programme (BUS) OR not accumulated 25 or more demerit points under MOM’s DPS as at the Tender Closing Date and before the Tender Award Date. Tender Evaluation Framework 21. The CPMS adopts a tender evaluation framework that comprises the following 3 Stages: 22. Stage 1 (SET) aims to inculcate a mindset of safety being the highest priority among our contractors, by selecting only likeminded contractors who have adequate safety management system and track records to work on our projects. Contractors who meet the SET requirements will be pre-qualified to participate in SP Group’s tenders for works described in paragraph 5 above. Once such pre-qualification is granted by SP to the contractors, it shall be valid for the entire Assessment Year. Any contractor which fails the Stage 1 assessment can apply for re-assessment at the start of new calendar quarter after being notified of its failure to pre-qualify. SP Group CPMS V6.0 19 Jul 2023 8 23. In the subsequent Stage 2 and 3 of the evaluation of bids submitted for CPMS applicable tenders, each bidder’s Contractor Quarterly scores over the past 2 years will be taken into account to determine the successful bidder. Where a bidder does not have sufficient records of past Contractor Quarterly Scores (e.g. new contractors) a default score will be used instead. Amendments and FAQs 24. SP Group may modify the CPMS at any time and such amendments shall be deemed immediately applicable to the contracts that are ongoing at the time of such amendments. Contractors are strongly encouraged to check https://www.spgroup.com.sg/doing-business-with-us/procurement for amendments, updates and FAQs relating to the CPMS. 25. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding the CPMS, please email to us at the following address: CPMS@spgroup.com.sg SP Group CPMS V6.0 19 Jul 2023 9
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[20210708]+Media+Release+-+SP+Group+starts+trial+of+vehicle-to-grid+integration+to+pave+the+way+for+greater+EV+adoption.pdfhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/168a3c1c-b279-46bf-ae1c-fe3d7f6e37fd/%5B20210708%5D+Media+Release+-+SP+Group+starts+trial+of+vehicle-to-grid+integration+to+pave+the+way+for+greater+EV+adoption.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=
News Release SP Group starts trial of vehicle-to-grid integration to pave the way for greater EV adoption Singapore, 8 July 2021 – SP Group (SP) today announced the start of its trial of vehicle-togrid 1 (V2G) technology. A first in Southeast Asia, SP will test and verify the possibility of tapping energy stored in electric vehicles (EVs) to enhance grid reliability to cater for the demand on the power grid to support more than 600,000 2 vehicles when Singapore phases out Internal Combustion Engine vehicles by 2040. When charged, an electric vehicle stores energy in its Lithium-ion batteries. The vehicular batteries can act as small Energy Storage Systems (ESS). When renewable energy sources such as solar power fluctuate due to weather conditions, these ESSs can be a key solution to transfer energy back to balance the power grid. If V2G technology is proven viable, it can be a win-win for the electricity system and EV owners, acting as a cost-effective solution to supplement the larger ESSs to overcome intermittency while EV owners can be paid for use of the EV batteries when needed. As the national power grid operator and a leading player in sustainable energy solutions, SP Group is taking the lead to harness V2G technology and cater for this increased demand while maintaining world-class reliability and stability of the grid. SP is providing four V2G charging points at SP’s premises for the trial which will be completed in June 2022. It seeks to demonstrate V2G capability and applications including frequency regulation, the injection of power from EVs to reduce demand from traditional sources, mitigation of too high or low voltage in the distribution system, and EV charging during peak and off-peak periods. 1 Vehicle-to-grid or V2G enables the charged power to be pushed back to the power grid from the battery of an electric car to balance variations in energy production and consumption. 2 Source: Land Transport Authority, 2020 1 Mr Stanley Huang, Group CEO, SP Group, said: “Our trial of vehicle-to-grid integration is another step towards supporting Singapore’s green energy transformation. At SP, we have dual roles to play. As the national grid operator, we are building a resilient and smart grid for the future, ensuring that our energy system caters to the increased load due to the conversion to EVs. To empower a sustainable energy future, we are proactively investing in and leveraging smart energy solutions to enhance our grid’s capacity for renewable energy sources.“ SP announced its investment in The Mobility House (TMH) in September 2020 to explore vehicle-to-grid feasibility, and is increasing its investment in the V2G technology leader in Europe. Operating from Munich, Zurich and Belmont (California), TMH provides a nonproprietary software for integrating vehicle batteries into power grids, using intelligent charging and storage solutions. What is vehicle-to-grid? • V2G technology allows energy transfer between the batteries within an EV and the power grid. This is more sophisticated than uni-directional charging of EVs. • The application of V2G technology could balance and support our energy grid. • Renewables such as solar power is intermittent and managing this intermittency is important to ensure a stable power supply to customers. Mitigating intermittency has traditionally been performed by power plants. With energy storage solutions integrated with V2G technology, customers are able to contribute as well. When solar generation drops due to rain or cloud cover, the EVs plugged into the system can balance out the fall in supply. During periods of significant solar generation, the EVs can store the excess energy. • With a well-functioning V2G landscape, customers can play a more active role and our energy system would be able to accommodate larger capacities of renewable energy. -Ends- 2 Photos Mr Jimmy Khoo, CEO of SP PowerGrid, with the V2G-capable Nissan LEAF and V2G bidirectional charger that had just arrived in Singapore for the trial. Nissan LEAF – V2G Battery Li-ion / 40 kWh Motor Power Output 110 kW (148 HP) Driving Range 311 km (full charged) EV Charging Port Type 2 (AC) / ChaDeMo (DC) V2G Bi-directional Charger 3 Max DC Output Power 10kW DC Output Voltage Range 170 – 500V DC Max DC Output Current 28 A DC Power Factor (> 50% load) ‣ 0.99 Efficiency DC Plug 98% at full load Plug 1 Plug 2 CCS IEC 62 196-3 JEVS G105 About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, enabling a low-carbon, smart energy future for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore and China. 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 world-wide. 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 and digital energy solutions for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. 4
[20180329] Media Release - Electricity Tariff Revision For The Period 1 April To 30 June 2018https://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/32f9a411-3a7a-4c48-a4e5-86abc8776805/%5B20180329%5D+Media+Release+-+Electricity+Tariff+Revision+For+The+Period+1+April+To+30+June+2018.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=
Cents/kWh MEDIA RELEASE ELECTRICITY TARIFF REVISION FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL TO 30 JUNE 2018 Singapore, 29 Mar 2018 – For the period from 1 April to 30 June 2018, electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 2.8% or 0.59 cent per kWh compared to the previous quarter. This is mainly due to the higher energy cost of producing electricity. For households, the electricity tariff will increase from 21.56 to 22.15 cents per kWh for 1 April to 30 June 2018. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in four-room HDB flats will increase by $1.86 (see Appendix 3 for the average monthly electricity bill for different household types). 23.00 22.00 21.00 20.00 19.00 18.00 17.00 16.00 Quarterly Household Electricity Tariff 22.15 21.39 21.56 20.72 20.20 20.30 19.27 19.13 Jul - Sep '16 Oct - Dec '16 Jan - Mar '17 Apr - Jun '17 Jul - Sep '17 Oct - Dec '17 Jan - Mar '18 Apr - Jun '18 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 Appendix 1 ELECTRICITY TARIFFS FROM 1 APRIL 2018 Existing Tariff (without GST) New Tariff (without GST) New Tariff (with 7% GST) 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 21.56 22.15 23.70 21.56 22.15 23.70 8.36 8.58 9.18 12.54 12.87 13.77 18.88 19.56 20.93 11.37 11.77 12.59 0.59 0.59 0.63 8.36 8.58 9.18 12.54 12.87 13.77 18.66 19.34 20.69 11.36 11.76 12.58 0.59 0.59 0.63 7.54 7.68 8.22 11.31 11.52 12.33 17.77 18.44 19.73 11.26 11.66 12.48 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. Q2 2018 TARIFF Market Admin & PSO Fee (No Change) 0.05¢/kWh (<1%) MSS Fee (Increase by 0.03¢/kWh) 0.40¢/kWh (1.8%) Network Costs (Increase by 0.01¢/kWh) 5.31¢/kWh (24%) Energy Costs (Increase by 0.55¢/kWh) 16.39¢/kWh (74%) Appendix 3 AVERAGE MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BILLS OF DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS (TARIFF WEF 1 APRIL 2018) Types of Premises Average monthly consumption per Customer Average Monthly Bill New Average Monthly Bill Average Change in Monthly Bill HDB 1 Room HDB 2 Room HDB 3 Room HDB 4 Room HDB 5 Room HDB Executive Apartment Terrace Semi-Detached Bungalow Average kWh $(a) $(b) $(b-a) % 120.50 25.98 26.69 0.71 2.7 163.52 35.26 36.22 0.96 2.7 233.46 50.33 51.71 1.38 2.7 314.49 67.80 69.66 1.86 2.7 363.52 78.37 80.52 2.15 2.7 446.42 96.25 98.88 2.63 2.7 438.09 94.45 97.04 2.59 2.7 782.09 168.62 173.23 4.61 2.7 1,035.55 223.26 229.37 6.11 2.7 2,063.00 444.78 456.95 12.17 2.7 371.31 80.05 82.25 2.20 2.7