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A for Advanced Meter
Curious to know how much electricity you’re consuming? With an advanced meter, you can track your household’s power usage using the SP Utilities mobile app. This makes becoming energy efficient a breeze. The good news is that by 2025, all homes will be installed with an advanced meter!
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B for Battery
Did You Know - large-scale can store solar power for later use? Also known as Energy Storage Systems, they allow us to batteries harness solar power even when it’s not sunny or at night! We are looking to deploy 200 megawatts of energy storage beyond 2025. That’s about 240,000 mobile phone batteries!
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C For Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage
Being mindful of climate change and global warming is what we need today. That’s why we are exploring Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage to reduce carbon emissions from power plants and industrial facilities.
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D for Distributed Generation
This is small-scale generation of electricity at or near where it will be used. One example is installing solar panels at HDB blocks to power lifts during the day. Distributed generation can allow more clean energy into our energy mix.
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E for Energy Efficiency
There are many ways you can be energy efficient! Start by setting the temperature of your air-conditioner to 25C instead of 20C. You’ll save money while saving your planet! 🌍
For more energy-saving tips, check out our Instagram page: www.instagram.com/ema_singapore
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F for Fast Charging Station
Did You Know - fast charging stations can charge an electric vehicle 🚗 in just 30 minutes!
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G for Grid
The power grid which delivers electricity within Singapore has over 27,000km of cables. That’s more than the distance from Singapore to San Francisco and back!
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H for Hydrogen
Singapore
is exploring hydrogen as an energy
source. It produces water instead of carbon dioxide when burnt. Making use of
this low-carbon alternative in the future can help us reduce our carbon
emissions.
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I for Imports
Today,
we depend on fuel imports for our
energy needs. Singapore is exploring ways to tap regional power grids so we can
access cost-competitive and cleaner energy sources.
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J for Jargon
We
know energy terms and jargon can
make your head spin 😕
Tell us an energy term you don’t understand on Facebook or Instagram, and we’ll try to explain
them in the comments!
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K for Kilowatt-hour
kWh = Kilowatt-hour = the unit of
measurement for electricity consumption.
A 4-room HDB flat uses 360kWh on
average every month! Keen to cut down your consumption? Check out the energy-saving tips on our Instagram page!
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L for Licensed Workers
Need
someone to fix up your electrical wiring or check your gas pipes? Engage a licensed worker to do the job safely!
You can find a list of licensed workers at ELISE: https://elise.ema.gov.sg.
We’re dedicating this post
to our licensed workers for their hard work!
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M for Market Liberalisation
Market
Liberalisation = the Open Electricity Market. You can benefit from competitive
pricing offered by different electricity retailers while enjoying the same
reliable electricity supply.
Learn more at www.openelectricitymarket.sg
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N for Natural Gas
Did you know that about 95% of our
electricity is generated from natural gas? Apart from piped natural gas,
we also import liquefied natural gas from all over the world, which is stored
at temperatures as low as -162°C! It’s also the cleanest fossil fuel available
and one of the 4 Switches we’re harnessing to create a cleaner energy future.
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O for Outage
Use a torchlight 🔦 instead of candles during a power outage.
Unplug your appliances from the power sockets and avoid opening the
refrigerator so that perishables last longer. Also know that EMA will be
working hard with the industry to restore power supply as soon as possible!
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P for Power System Operator
At EMA, we take our role as the Power
System Operator seriously. Our Power System Control Centre (PSCC)
serves as the nerve centre for our electricity generation and transmission
systems. PSCC operators work round the clock, to ensure that our power system functions smoothly!
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Q for Quality of Power
Singapore has an excellent quality of power, with one of the most
reliable electricity supplies in the world. In fact, our electricity grid is
more reliable than major cities around the world, with an average power
disruption of less than 1 minute a year per customer!
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R for Residual Current Circuit Breaker
The Circuit Breaker measures now aren’t the only thing that keeps you
safe! Don’t forget the Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) that keeps you
safe as you stay home!
This safety device is found in all residential and commercial buildings
in Singapore. It protects you from getting an electric shock by cutting off
electricity when it detects a short circuit. Check your RCCB every month to
ensure it’s working by pressing the ‘test’ button.
For more electrical
safety tips
Learn more electrical safety tips
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S for Solar Energy
Solar energy is Singapore’s most promising renewable energy
source for electricity generation. That’s why we want to harness more solar ☀! We’ve been exploring different ways to
make every surface count, such as installing solar panels on our reservoirs and
HDB rooftops.
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T for Trilemma
Singapore’s energy decisions are made around
the energy trilemma, balancing trade-offs between security,
environmental sustainability and affordability. As our energy landscape
continues to evolve, EMA keeps its finger on the pulse of innovation, renewable
energy and new technologies to meet different energy needs and to build a
brighter future 💡
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U for Underground Cable
Did you know Singapore’s longest
underground highway is 40km long? You won’t be able to drive through it though,
as these tunnels are home to high-voltage electricity cables, located as
far as 60m to 80m below ground level!
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V for Voltage
Did you know that the
standard voltage of electricity supplied to households differs across countries?
Singapore uses 230V, while parts of the Americas (including the US) and Japan
operate at 100-127V instead.
Connecting a 230V
appliance to a 110V outlet may damage your appliance, so find out about the
voltage for your destination before making your trip!
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W for Workforce
Singapore’s economic growth
and energy transformation calls for a future-ready workforce. EMA works
closely with the industry to ensure our workforce receives the necessary
training to up-skill and re-skill themselves. This includes initiatives such as
the SkillsFuture Study Award for Power Sector, and the Skills Framework for
Energy and Power.
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X for X-tension Cord
Overloading power sockets and extension
cords are a fire hazard ❌🔥. Avoid overloading your
sockets or piggybacking your extension cords with multiple adaptors!
Learn more about electrical safety
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Y for Youth
Youth play a vital role in shaping Singapore’s energy future—one that’s increasingly decarbonised and digitalised. Find out more about the opportunities available for youths in the power sector. We have Energy-Industry Scholarships, SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes and more!
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Z for Zero-Carbon
Also known as carbon neutrality, achieving net zero-carbon emissions takes dedicated commitment to balance carbon emissions and carbon removal. Net zero-carbon buildings for example, combine energy efficiency with renewable energy options like solar to meet energy demand.
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