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  Channel NewsAsia 3 Nov 05
PAP town councils to install new energy efficient lights to save costs
 By Dominique Loh

Town councils are spearheading the way to cheaper electricity bills by using more energy efficient lights.

In a recent Internet survey conducted under the Green Plan 2012, Singaporeans also said they prefer energy saving electrical appliances.

Just how much do these lights translate into savings? The new fluorescent lights from Germany are brighter and have a longer life span. But more importantly, they're also more energy efficient.

Last year, the town councils of Sembawang, Holland-Bukit Panjang, Pasir Ris-Punggol, East Coast, Hong Kah and Jalan Besar installed these new generation lights in 611 blocks, saving about S$4 million a year. The installation costs for each block is about S$5,700, and it is estimated that it will be recouped in about 3 years.

Each year, the 14 PAP town councils spend about S$94 million on its electric bill alone, which is about a quarter of the total expense. With the new lights in every block, it's estimated the town councils could save about S$12 million per year.

Teo Ho Pin, Chairman, Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council, said: "Different blocks have different designs, and have different life spans for the lightings, we have to leave it to the town councils to assess which is the best option to take, that's why we have come up with two devices."

Blocks not yet slated to be installed with the new lights will install energy saving power boxes instead. The cost savings would be about S$100 per block each month.

Feedback from residents so far have proven to be positive. Many welcome the move, especially the elderly who say movement in the brighter environment makes life better. - CNA /ch
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