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Our Energy Story

Overview

Discover how the Singapore Energy Story sets the vision towards a net-zero energy future.

Energy Supply

Gain insights into the four switches that power Singapore’s economy and our daily lives.

Energy Demand

Discover ways to enhance energy efficiency and lower your carbon footprint.

Energy Grid

Explore how EMA ensures a reliable and secure energy supply for everyone.

Energy Market Landscape

Learn about the intricacies of Singapore’s energy market structure and operations.

Consumer Information

Electricity

Get tips on buying electricity and protecting your family from electrical hazards.

Gas

Learn about purchasing gas and safeguarding your family against gas hazards.

Solar

Access information on installing solar panels at your home and selling excess electricity to the national grid.

Regulations & Licences

Regulations

Stay up-to-date with the latest regulations, policies and frameworks governing the energy sector.

Licences

Learn about the licences that EMA issues to different stakeholders in the energy sector.

Regulatory Publications

Read about the Codes of Practice and Circulars that EMA publishes to regulate the energy sector.

Partnerships

Calls for Proposal

Collaborate with EMA in co-creating innovative solutions for the energy sector.

Consultations

Give your comments and feedback on EMA’s policies and regulations.

R&D Partnerships

Discover how EMA works with stakeholders to catalyse new and innovative digital technologies.

Talent Development

Learn about EMA’s efforts in nurturing talent and cultivate interest in the energy sector.

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Licensee’s Roles and Responsibilities

As the holder of an electrical installation licence, here's what you need to do:

  • Appoint a licensed electrical worker (LEW) of the appropriate class to take charge of your electrical installation.

  • Ensure that your electrical installation is properly maintained as recommended by your appointed LEW.

  • Inform your appointed LEW whenever you plan to make modifications to your electrical installation.

  • Ensure that any electrical work is carried out only by a licensed electrical worker (LEW).

  • Keep a copy of the updated single-line drawings at your electrical installation.

  • Ensure that your electrical installation is inspected by your appointed LEW at the required frequency and keep a copy of the inspection report.

  • Renew your electrical installation licence before it expires.

Licensed Electrical Worker’s Roles and Responsibilities

Your appointed LEW is required to perform his duties as follows:

  • Inspecting and testing your electrical installation to ensure it is safe for use. The inspection should cover the entire installation from the incoming supply to the fixed outlets or connection points, such as lightning points and switched socket-outlets.

  • Gathering the necessary information to submit the license application to EMA on your behalf.

  • Print and deliver the electrical installation license to you.

  • Submitting inspection reports, maintenance reports, updated single-line drawings, and other relevant documents related to your electrical installation to EMA.

  • Conducting any switching operations necessary for your electrical installation.

  • Providing recommendations for servicing or maintenance work when needed.

  • Updating any change of particulars on your electrical installation license as necessary.

  • Providing advice on technical or licensing matters related to your electrical installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

EMA does not regulate the rates of services offered by LEWs, as the amount of work could vary from case to case. You may obtain quotations from different LEWs before deciding who you wish to appoint.

Please appoint another LEW to take charge of your electrical installation as soon as possible, as there needs to be a competent person to operate and take charge of your installation.

Updates to your licence particulars can be done by your newly appointed LEW, after you issue him the Letter of Appointment. You do not need to pay any fees for a change in LEW.

The landlord's LEW is responsible for inspecting the tenant's main intake switchboard to ensure it is safe to receive electricity from the landlord's electrical installation. Their responsibilities include:

  • Energising the service cable to the tenant's main switchboard.

  • Issuing the "Statement of Turn On of Electricity" to the tenant.

You are advised to get the latest copy of the single-line drawing for your electrical installation from your appointed LEW.

Previously submitted drawings, which were received by EMA, were sent at the point of your licence application and could have become outdated.

EMA does not regulate the rates of services offered by LEWs, as the amount of work varies from case to case. You may obtain quotations from different LEWs before deciding on the one you wish to appoint.

You are required to appoint another LEW to take charge of your electrical installation without delay as you need a competent person to operate and take charge of the installation.

You will need to provide the newly appointed LEW with the Letter of Appointment to authorise him/her to submit “Change of LEW” application to EMA. There is no application fee payable to EMA for such applications.

The landlord's LEW is responsible for inspecting the tenant's main intake switchboard to ensure it is safe to receive electricity from the landlord's electrical installation. Their responsibilities include:

  • Energising the service cable to the tenant's main switchboard.
  • Issuing the "Statement of Turn On of Electricity" to the tenant.
     

You are advised to get the latest copy of the single-line drawing for your electrical installation from your appointed Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW). Previously submitted drawings, which were received by EMA, were sent at the point of your licence application and could have become outdated.