@ green | May-June , 2021 sustainable energy , is not complete without considering the energy efficiency and energy management effort in the equation . On this front , Hamzah intends to facilitate and advance the practice of energy management and energy efficiency ( EE ) in Malaysia , contributing to several low carbon development programmes . SEDA works together with KeTSA , the Energy Commission ( ST ), several State government and local authorities on this effort .

“ There is more to be done to spread the awareness on adopting the EE efforts . SEDA has programmes running to further boost the EE practice in the country . They are the Sustainability Achieved Via Energy Efficiency ( SAVE ) 2.0 , RMK 12 Energy Audit Conditional Grant ( EACG ) for Industrial and Commercial Sector and the Voluntary Sustainable Energy Low Carbon Building Facilitation and Assessment Programme .”

SAVE 2.0 is a programme by KeTSA introduced in January 2021 that offers RM200 e-rebate vouchers to domestic households that purchase energy-efficient air-conditioning units or refrigerators with four-star or five-star energy efficiency labels from ST in 2021 .

The programme plans to encourage the public to buy energy-efficient appliances that will save consumer ' s electricity consumption , especially for domestic consumers . The project ' s implementation period has been set for one ( 1 ) year , from January to December 2021 .

The rebate is available through Shopee , Lazada , and PG Mall online platform and registered electrical appliances stores nationwide . SAVE 2.0 was first revealed during the Budget 2021 announcement by the Finance Minister . A total of RM30mil was allocated to the program and is expected to benefit 150,000 households .

“ As of April 2021 , a total of 43,486 rebates quota has been redeemed with the savings enjoyed by buyers amounted to RM8,697,200.00 . The voucher will be available until the end of this year , and we are hoping the public could take up this opportunity and enjoy a saving from their air conditioner or refrigerator purchase .”

Besides SAVE 2.0 , SEDA Malaysia also conducts RMK-11 Energy Audit Conditional Grant ( EACG ) for Industrial and Commercial Sector to facilitate a systematic energy savings programme . The EACG programme provides a grant to industrial and commercial buildings to do an energy audit to identify the potential savings . Applicants agree to implement the energy-saving measures ( ESM ) as recommended by the Energy Service Company ( ESCO ).

The programme has helped raise awareness of potential energy savings and electricity costs in both sectors and further promote energy-efficient practices at every level of management . Due to the public ' s positive response and its impact on the overall sustainable energy agenda , the programme is continued under the 12th Malaysia Plan ( 2021-2025 ). The programme was approved with a total allocation of RM86.73 million under the 12th Malaysia Plan .

Another initiative provided by SEDA Malaysia ' s in-house experts is the Voluntary Sustainable Energy Low Carbon Building Facilitation and Assessment Programme . It offers technical services to building sectors such as consultancy and project management on Energy Efficiency / Energy Management programme that could be coupled with RE system , monitoring and verification ( setting target and annual assessment ), low carbon green building design input ( new and retrofit-

DATO ’ HAMZAH Hussin came into office as SEDA Malaysia CEO on Feb 22 , 2021 . Before this , he obtained his experience as Senior Private Secretary to ministers and deputy ministers in various ministries , namely the Ministry of Home Affairs , Ministry of Defence , Prime Minister ’ s Department , Ministry of Information and the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources ( KeTSA ).

There is no doubt his understanding of management , administration , strategic planning , and government policies are valuable attributes and of great relevance to Malaysia ’ s Sustainable Energy ( SE ) agenda , whereby he could provide insights in shaping SEDA ’ s future programmes and activities .

He obtained a Bachelor of Economics ( Analytical Economics ) from University of Malaya in 1999 . He began his career in the Administrative and Diplomatic Services in 2003 as an Assistant Secretary of Finance Division in the Finance Division , Ministry of Education , and served in various ministries and district administrations .

Hamzah also has significant experience in land administration and management , as well as managing development projects . In 2014 , he was appointed District Officer ( DO ) of Kerian , Perak , for two years .

He made history when he was appointed the first DO for the newly established district of Bagan Datuk , Perak , in May 2016 . During his two years tenure in Bagan Datuk , he was responsible for implementing and coordinating public and private development projects with a total value of more than RM4bil .

He took over as CEO when Malaysia and the world were facing severe economic and healthcare challenges due to the pandemic . Hamzah aspires to enhance the relationship with relevant authorities in getting their support on RE development . He also aimed to bring SEDA Malaysia to new heights by strengthening the sustainable energy agenda that includes RE , EE , and currently in the plan ⁠ — Solarpreneur programme .

He told @ green about SEDA Malaysia ’ s plan on issues that will help shape Malaysia ’ s energy future .

On the Renewable Energy Transition Roadmap ( RETR ) 2035

We are finalising the RETR 2035 . RETR 2035 is developed to formulate strategies towards achieving the government ’ s committed RE target by 2025 and develop possible RE scenarios for 2035 . After firming up the direction and framework of the RETR , SEDA initiated the study by organising a series of engagement sessions with relevant authorities , organisations and industry players in preparing the required input .

We believe the publication of the RETR 2035 will be most timely to demonstrate a socially just energy transition towards a