NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY POLICY???

Launch Of The National Green Technology Policy And The Opening Ceremony Of Green Energy Office (Geo), Pusat Tenaga Malaysia

By Y. BHG. DATO’ DR HALIM BIN MAN
on 24/7/2009

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Pusat Tenaga Malaysia, Bangi, 24 July 2009 – The Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water and Malaysia Energy Centre had organised the launch of The National Green Technology Policy and Green Energy Office (GEO) at Pusat Tenaga Malaysia. The event was officiated by Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia, and was witnessed by Yang Berbahagia Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui, Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water, Yang Berhormat Datuk Dr. Maximus Johnity Ongkili Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Yang Berhormat Puan Noriah Kasnon, Deputy Minister Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water and Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Dr Halim Man, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water . Also present was Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Syed Hamzah Syed Othman, Chairman of Pusat Tenaga Malaysia.

The launching of Green Technology Policy mark the firm determination on the part of the government to incorporate Green Technology principals in developing the nation’s economy. Green Technology is substantial to the national economic growth towards obtaining sustainable development

National Green Technology Policy are based on four basic fundamentals:

1.      Energy: Seek to attain energy independence and promote efficient utilisation;

2.      Environment: Conserve and minimise the impact on the environment;

3.      Economy: Enhance the national economic development through the use of technology; and

4.      Social: To improve the quality of the life for all.

Malaysian public can download the National Green Technology Policy Booklet by visiting ministry’s website at www.kettha.gov.my and Malaysia Energy Centre’s website at www.ptm.org.my.

At the same time, The Malaysia Energy Centre Building has been accredited as Green Energy Office (GEO) or green building based the criteria specified by

Malaysian Green Building Index developed by Green Building Index Sdn Bhd under the supervision of The Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) and Association of

Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM). The building which was built on a 5-acre land in Seksyen 9, Bandar Baru Bangi has been identified as the first Green Energy Office (GEO) building in the nation.

It was built on a concept which focused on the green technology innovation to minimize energy demand load, efficient use of fossil fuel via taking into account the environmental concern, the usage of renewable energy but without compromising user comfort.

The building integrates Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy elements early in the design stage. Sophisticated energy simulation software was used intensively during the early design stage which helps in the design process and reducing development cost.

This result in the successful incorporation of advance energy efficient technology which also combined energy generation from renewable source. The already proven Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) integrated in the building design adds further advantage to the environment since it is non-polluting and abundantly available for free thus reducing the use of fossil fuel.

Among the sustainability energy policy practiced and used in the Green Energy Office are efficient water and energy usage, use of solar energy, roof and wall insulations in the building and the use of natural lights and also the application of rain water harvest system.

Today’s launching ceremony reflects Malaysia’s determination through The Ministry Of Energy, Green Technology and Water in conveying the message that going green is the way to create a better quality of life and a brighter future, so that the nation’s growth and development for the people will come hand in hand with environmental aspects and conservation efforts. This effort will become the basis for Malaysians to pledge their commitment and unity under 1 Malaysia spirit in adopting Green Technology elements in their daily lives.

Secretary General

Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water