Minister Up To Rm400 Rebates On Energy Efficient Appliances

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Consumers can save up to RM400 in rebates for the purchase of air conditioners and refrigerators with the Energy Commission’s four or five-star labels starting yesterday.
Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad revealed this yesterday while launching the Sustainability Achieved via Energy Efficiency (Save) 4.0 programme at his ministry’s booth during the Madani anniversary event at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.
He said RM50 million had been allocated through the Electricity Supplies Industry Trust Account to implement the programme.
“We have the intention to raise energy efficiency and (achieve) net-zero carbon. So the need for more energy-efficient equipment or gadgets is vital as a form of encouragement to achieve that target,” he added.
According to a statement issued by the ministry, Malaysians who are domestic electricity account owners registered with utility companies can enjoy the Save 4.0 rebate, which is limited to one account for every purchase of an air conditioner and refrigerator.
Consumers can apply and obtain the rebate by bringing an updated electricity bill when making a physical purchase at any electrical shop or shopping mall registered with the programme.
Buyers can also apply for an e-rebate for online purchases on accredited e-commerce platforms.
The rebates will continue until the RM50 million allocation is used up and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Further information on Save 4.0 can be obtained at the following website or the microsites of participating e-commerce platforms.
New water tariff mechanism
Separately, Nik Nazmi said the suggested mechanism to set new water tariffs for Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan will be brought up at next week’s cabinet meeting.
Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik AhmadHe added that the existing water tariffs, including for domestic accounts, are expected to be reviewed when the mechanism is used in the future.
“This is an important thing for us to overcome the non-revenue water problems and boost our water infrastructure.”
During a question and answer session at the Dewan Rakyat on Nov 9, Nik Nazmi said all state governments agreed at the National Water Council meeting that state water tariffs be reviewed and a new mechanism for setting water tariffs would be created to regulate tariff hikes by operators.
- Bernama

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