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Retrofitting not always best for older buildings to meet new energy standards

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Bryan Kow

Published Mon, Jun 19, 2023 · 05:50 AM
    • Guoco Tower's high-performance glass facade reduces heat gain while letting in a large amount of daylight.
    • Guoco Tower's high-performance glass facade reduces heat gain while letting in a large amount of daylight. PHOTO: GUOCOLAND

    BY THE end of 2024, energy-intensive buildings will be subject to audits under a new Mandatory Energy Improvement (MEI) regime. 

    The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) estimates that, at present, 55 per cent of buildings are green by gross floor area (GFA). 

    However, some older buildings with poor energy performance do not meet the new minimum energy-performance standards, and their owners may face large bills in attempting to do so.

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