2012 Guide to Singapore Government Funding and Incentives for the Environment
May 28, 2012 by Eugene Tay
Filed under Features, Resources
Singapore is well-known as a clean and green city with the government striving for environmental sustainability while growing the economy. The government has also identified Environmental and Water Technologies (EWT) including Clean Energy as strategic areas where Singapore has a competitive edge and which could generate future economic growth.
To accelerate the growth of the environmental industry and to maintain Singapore’s image as a City in a Garden, the government has initiated several funding and incentive schemes related to energy efficiency, clean energy, green buildings, water and environmental technologies, green transport and shipping, waste minimisation, energy and greenhouse gas management, and environmental initiatives and training.
The funding and incentive schemes are provided by government agencies such as:
Building and Construction Authority (BCA)- Economic Development Board (EDB)
- Energy Market Authority (EMA)
- Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA)
- Land Transport Authority (LTA)
- Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
- National Environment Agency (NEA)
- National Parks Board (NParks)
- PUB, the national water agency (PUB)
- SPRING Singapore (SPRING)
- Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
To help businesses understand what’s available, we have compiled a list of 35 government funding and incentives for the environment:
- Energy Efficiency Improvement Assistance Scheme (EASe)
- Grant for Energy Efficient Technologies (GREET)
- One-Year Accelerated Depreciation Allowance for Energy Efficient Equipment and Technology (ADAS)
- Design for Efficiency Scheme (DfE)
- Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) Training Grant
- Clean Energy Research and Testbedding Programme (CERT)
- Energy Research Development Fund (ERDF)
- Solar Capability Scheme (SCS)
- Pilot Building Retrofit Energy Efficiency Financing (BREEF) Scheme
- Green Mark Incentive Scheme for Existing Buildings (GMIS-EB)
- Green Mark Incentive Scheme – Design Prototype (GMIS-DP)
- Green Mark Gross Floor Area Incentive Scheme (GM-GFA)
- MND Research Fund for the Built Environment
- A*STAR-MND Joint Grant Call
- Skyrise Greenery Incentive Scheme
- Sustainable Construction Capability Development Fund
- Water Efficiency Fund (WEF)
- Fast-Track Environmental and Water Technologies Incubator Scheme (Fast-Tech)
- TechPioneer Scheme
- Incentive for Research and Innovation Scheme (IRIS)
- Innovation Voucher Scheme
- Innovation for Environmental Sustainability (IES) Fund
- One-year Accelerated Depreciation Allowance for Highly Efficient Pollution Control Equipment
- Land Transport Innovation Fund (LTIF)
- Green Vehicle Rebate (GVR)
- Transport Technology Innovation and Development Scheme (TIDES+)
- Green Technology Programme
- Green Ship Programme
- Green Port Programme
- 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Fund
- Environment Technology Research Programme (ETRP)
- Quality for Enterprises through Standards (QUEST) Programme
- Clean Development Mechanism Documentation Grant
- 3P Partnership Fund
- Infocomm Leadership and Development Programme (iLEAD) Expanded
If we missed out any funding or incentive scheme, do let us know. Thanks! Read more
New Incentives to Promote Skyrise Greenery in Singapore [Press Releases]
March 25, 2011 by Eugene Tay
Filed under News
Senior Minister of State for National Development, Ms Grace Fu, announced today that the value of the prizes for the Skyrise Greenery Awards 2011 will be increased to attract quality applications internationally. She also announced that the new Skyrise Greenery Incentive Scheme will offer cash incentives of up to half the costs of installation of green walls and green roofs on existing buildings. These new incentives are introduced to further promote skyrise greenery, contributing to Singapore’s vision to be a City in a Garden. The announcement of the new incentives was made at the “Official Opening of CapitaLand’s Indoor Vertical Garden” at Six Battery Road.
Skyrise Greenery Awards
Now into its fourth year, the Skyrise Greenery Awards aims to promote and recognise the greening of urban developments. It is organised by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) and the National Parks Board (NParks). Each year, the Awards have seen increased participation, and the 2010 Awards even attracted applications from Australia, India, Malaysia, and the UAE. To further attract quality applications internationally, SIA and NParks are increasing the value of the prizes for the Awards. The first prize will be increased from USD5,000 to USD8,000, second prize from USD2,000 to USD5,000 and third prize from USD500 to USD2,000. Submission for the Awards opens today. Read more
