04 NATIONAL ENERGY AWARDS 2022
@ green | September-October , 2022
More sustainable breakthroughs
Malaysia ’ s goal of becoming carbonneutral by 2050 continues to increase industry participation and awareness
THE National Energy Awards ( NEA ) announced its winners for 2022 by honouring industry players for embracing and investing in sustainable energy practices .
Spearheaded by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources ( KETSA ), NEA is an award that recognises forward-thinking sustainable concepts and practices for Malaysia ’ s leading business figures in the renewable energy , energy management , and energy efficiency sectors .
NEA 2022 , which aligns with Malaysia ’ s goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050 , continues to increase industry participation and awareness of sustainable energy practices adhering to international standards .
With the support of NEA 2022 , the nation is one step closer to achieving the objectives outlined in the Malaysia Renewable Energy Roadmap ( MyRER ), which future proofs the country ’ s energy sector aligns with
Malaysia ’ s goal of becoming carbonneutral by 2050 .
A total of 20 awards in three categories were available to Malaysian residents , businesses , and organisations , including institutions of higher learning .
Twelve groups were chosen as NEA winners in Energy Management , Energy Efficient Building , Renewable Energy and Special Awards categories .
The fifth edition of the NEA saw winners in Category 1 ( Energy Management ), with Medivest Sdn Bhd taking home the award for energy management for large buildings at Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah HPSF .
CSC Steel Sdn Bhd won the energy management for an industry award for their energy management toward efficient and sustainable process operations .
Other categories , such as Category 2 ( Energy Efficient Building ), saw B Green Consultancy come out on top for green building large type at Kepong ’ s Tzu Chi Si Hall .
At Kompleks Sukan Astaka , Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya ( MBPJ ) won the zero-green building category . Concord Green Energy won first place in the Renewable Energy category for their project , Concord FGV Keratong 2 Biogas Plant : The R & D Centre of Excellence .
Tenaga Nasional Berhad won the ongrid local grid type for its PV and mini hydro project on Pulau Tioman .
The winners were chosen after a thor- ough evaluation process that included panels of seasoned and knowledgeable judges . The winners of Categories 1 and 2 represented Malaysia at the ASEAN Energy Awards ( AEA ).
The Special Awards winner in the Sustainable Energy Financing Category will be announced at the NEA 2022 Awards ceremony , scheduled for March 2023 .
KETSA Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan stated in his speech : “ NEA will encourage more local businesses and corporations to embrace the ‘ new norm ’ in the electricity industry .
“ I hope that NEA will continue to play its role in identifying Malaysian organisations that can spearhead the development of local and regional sustainable energy sector .
“ These achievements have also illustrated Malaysia ’ s efforts in driving the sustainable energy agenda . I ’ m pleased that the 22 most outstanding submissions for NEA 2022 have been selected to represent Malaysia at the ASEAN Energy Awards 2022 .”
It is consistent with Malaysia ’ s vision of reducing the country ’ s reliance on carbon-based fossil fuels while developing alternative renewable energy resources .
Essentially , this will put Malaysia on a path toward cleaner energy in line with international standards . – @ Green
These achievements have also illustrated Malaysia ’ s efforts in driving the sustainable energy agenda . I ’ m pleased that the 22 most outstanding submissions for NEA 2022 have been selected to represent Malaysia at the ASEAN Energy Awards 2022 .”
– Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan
Twelve in the bag
MALAYSIA brought home 12 awards in various categories from the ASEAN Energy Awards 2022 ( AEA ) in Cambodia .
The AEA is Southeast Asia ’ s highest reward for excellence , recognising organisational efforts in sustainable energy management , practices , and efficiency in the region .
Malaysia was represented by 22 organisations from various categories at the AEA , earning nine winners ’ awards for the ASEAN Energy Efficiency and Conservation Best Practices Award 2022 category . In the
ASEAN Renewable Energy Projects Awards 2022 category , Malaysia managed to bring home three winners ’ awards , respectively .
The ASEAN Centre for Energy ’ s ( ACE ) initiative and the prestigious AEA awards aim to increase public awareness of the best practices for reducing energy use in buildings , businesses , and other settings .
The honour motivates businesses to advance clean coal technology ( CCT ), energy efficiency , and the development of renewable energy sources that are more resilient , sustainable , and renewable .