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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 Engagements

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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EMA offers a regulatory sandbox for companies to test new products and services in a ‘safe space’.

The Sandbox allows companies to seek temporary regulatory waivers to test new products and services in a safe and conducive space, while providing the necessary safeguards to protect consumers and the energy market. This provides an avenue for EMA to review existing regulations and make necessary adjustments to support energy innovation in Singapore.

Who Should Apply

The Sandbox will be of interest to companies that are looking to leverage existing or new technology in an innovative way to provide products and services in the electricity and gas sectors, or to improve business and operational procedures.

How to Apply

Companies who wish to test their solutions via the regulatory sandbox can submit their proposals via this application form. They can also email to sandbox@ema.gov.sg to find out more about the initiative.
 

Evaluation Criteria

For companies’ ideas to qualify under EMA’s regulatory sandbox, their proposals should demonstrate the following:

  1. Uses technologies/products in an innovative way
  2. Addresses a problem or brings benefits to consumers and/or the energy sector
  3. Requires some changes to existing rules
  4. Has clearly defined test scenarios and outcomes
  5. Has defined boundary conditions
  6. Has defined monitoring and evaluation procedures
  7. Foreseeable risks have been assessed and mitigated
  8. Has a defined exit and/or transition strategy
     
infographic on evaluation criteria for EMA's regulatory sandbox for energy innovations

Complementing R&D Grant Calls

The regulatory sandbox complements ongoing energy R&D initiatives by providing a platform for R&D projects to be tested on a broader scale in Singapore.

EMA is prepared to consider providing funding support for Regulatory Sandbox projects through our R&D grant calls. Companies that submit proposals to grant calls may separately request for regulatory relief via the application form.