Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung signed Decision No. 1427/QD-TTg dated October 2, 2012 approving the National Target Programme for Energy Efficiency and Conservation period 2012-2015. To obtain a target of saving 5 - 8 per cent of national energy consumption during 2012 - 1015, the Prime Minister requested concerned ministries and units to apply compulsory Vietnam Construction Standards on "Energy efficient Construction projects" to all newly built or upgraded buildings. As for transportation, the 2012-2015 programme targets at developing an energy efficient and environment-friendly system to meet the increasing need for transport. New technology such as alternative energy will be used in transportation. By 2015, public passenger transport will meet at least 10-15 per cent of demand in urban areas. Thanh Yen … [Read more...] about Energy Efficiency and Conservation Standard to Be Applied to New Houses from 2012
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Project to promote energy efficient construction
Nhan Dan Online - A technical assistance and training programme under the Vietnam Clean Energy Programme, which is funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), was inaugurated in Hanoi on May 6. … [Read more...] about Project to promote energy efficient construction
Energy-Efficiency Standards in Construction: Urgent
Responding to readers' questions about the "Viet Nam Construction Standard Criteria - Energy Efficiency Constructions", reporter of Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper has interviewed Mr. Huynh Kim Tuoc, Director of the Energy Conservation Center of Ho Chi Minh City (under the Science and Technology Department of Ho Chi Minh City). Reporter: Could you tell us about the "Viet Nam Construction Standard Criteria - Energy Efficiency Constructions"? Mr. Huynh Kim Tuoc: Standard Criteria regulates minimum technical requirements for energy efficiency of the construction of new buildings and designs, or the renovation and upgrading of commercial buildings, State research or administrative agencies, high-rise apartments or big hotels which have 300 square meters of floor space or more, and are equipped with heavy energy consuming devices, such as air conditioners. The requirements, in this regard can be applied to the outer space of the construction works, excluding the warehouses or the non-air … [Read more...] about Energy-Efficiency Standards in Construction: Urgent
Capable design consultants needed for energy efficiency buildings
(VEN) - The Anantara Mui Ne Resort & Spa won second prize in tropical building category at the 2012 Southeast Asian energy efficiency building contest. Most of Vietnamese buildings achieved this prestigious prize were tropical buildings (over 50 percent of floor area without the use of air conditioning), whereas new and restored buildings have not achieved this prize. The main reason is the progress made in design consultancy. Energy Conservation Center of HCMC director Huynh Kim Tuoc talked about design consultancy problems in an interview with Vietnam Economic News' reporter Phuong Lan. … [Read more...] about Capable design consultants needed for energy efficiency buildings
Law on Energy Efficiency and Conservation: A One-year Review
(VEN) - Since January 1, 2011, the Law on Energy Efficiency and Conservation has officially taken effect and become a backbone of energy efficiency operations in Vietnam. After one year, the law has brought positive results. The "bright spot" of energy labeling … [Read more...] about Law on Energy Efficiency and Conservation: A One-year Review