Save Money, Save Energy, Save the Environment

The programme’s main purpose is to promote and increase the public’s awareness of the vital importance of utilising energy-efficient electrical appliances, specifically energy-efficient air-conditioning units and refrigerators.

THE recently-launched Sustainability Achieved Via Energy Efficiency (SAVE) 2.0 Programme grants an RM200 e-Rebate to domestic households that purchase energy-efficient air-conditioning units or refrigerators with 4-star or 5-star energy efficiency labels from the Energy Commission.

The programme was announced on Jan 7 by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Dato’ Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah in Putrajaya.

The official tagline for the SAVE 2.0 is “Save Money, Save Energy, Save the Environment”, which reflects the three core objectives of the programme’s execution through the reduction of monthly electricity bills, energy consumption, carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.

Through this programme, the ministry seeks to encourage, nurture, and advocate energy efficiency and the savings that come from it, especially for domestic users.

Additionally, the programme also seeks to increase the total number of energy-efficient electrical appliances (4-star or 5-star energy-efficiency labels from the Energy Commission) in the market.

The official microsite for SAVE 2.0 programme (www.saveenergy.gov.my) was also introduced during the launch. The microsite serves as the primary reference point for all general public members interested in participating in the event.

The official list of Registered Electrical Appliance Retailers can also be viewed through this microsite, as well as the official list of certified energy-efficient air-conditioning units and refrigerators.

The eligibility requirements for the SAVE 2.0 programme are:

• Malaysian citizen
• Registered consumer of Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Sarawak Energy, Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd, or NUR Power Sdn Bhd (NUR Power)
• Purchase energy-efficient air-conditioning units or refrigerators in 2021 either via direct purchase (Registered Electrical Appliance Retailers) or online purchase (Lazada and Shopee)
• One electricity bill account may redeem one e-Rebate on a first-come, first-served basis. This programme will benefit 150,000 households.

The primary benefits of the SAVE 2.0 Programme for the Malaysian public users (domestic households) are:

• Reduce monthly electricity bills
• Lower total energy consumption
• Minimise carbon footprint
• Prevent greenhouse gas emissions

The programme’s main purpose is to promote and increase the public’s awareness of the vital importance of utilising energy-efficient electrical appliances, specifically energy-efficient air-conditioning units and refrigerators.

The ministry hopes the programme’s success can inspire and encourage Malaysians to utilise more energy-efficient electrical appliances to save on both monthly electricity bills and total energy consumption.

The RM200 e-Rebate can be redeemed through two distinctive purchase modes: direct purchase through Registered Electrical Appliance Retailers registered with Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA Malaysia), and online purchase through e-commerce platforms (Shopee and Lazada).

For direct purchase, users must first purchase an energy-efficient air-conditioning unit or refrigerator from Registered Electrical Appliance Retailers.

Next, the Registered Electrical Appliance Retailers will help users apply for the RM200 e-Rebate through the dedicated SAVE 2.0 online system. The RM200 e-Rebate will be issued and redeemed during the purchasing process.

For online purchase, users must first apply for the e-Rebate via Shopee or Lazada. SEDA Malaysia will then verify the eligibility requirements received from Shopee or Lazada, which takes 14 working days (weekends excluded).

After this processing period, they will then inform users that their application is successful, with a coupon code provided for the RM200 e-Rebate. Users can then use the coupon code (valid for 30 days after being issued) and redeem the e-Rebate on their purchase.

This programme is an initiative under KeTSA, implemented by SEDA Malaysia and supported by the Energy Commission (ST).

The programme is also supported by implementing partners TNB, SEB, SESB, NUR Power, Shopee and Lazada. — @green