Energy is a subject of much interest in many countries. This is partly due to the uncertain price of oil in the future and the fear that it will continue to fluctuate in an upward trend. It is, therefore, timely that this seminar is organised to remind the public the importance of energy efficiency in sustaining our economic growth.
Energy efficiency is one of the key strategies to make our economy more cost competitive.
It also addresses the environmental concern of greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. Furthermore, using energy efficiently will help to conserve fossil fuel, a resource that is rapidly depleting. Energy Efficiency and Building Design 3. In Singapore, the residential and commercial buildings sector is one of the major consumers of energy. Together with the other two sectors, namely, transport and industries, they each account for roughly one third of the total energy consumed in Singapore.