Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 · Updated to 26 Nov 2024 · Part IV · Duties of Person in Charge of Building
13. Energy intensity performance
Feedback & supportA person in charge of a building to which this Act applies shall ensure that the energy intensity performance of the building comply with the energy efficiency rating as may be prescribed.
person in charge of a building
“person in charge of a building” means the owner of a building or any other person having the charge, management or control of a building;
In ensuring that the energy intensity performance of the building comply with the energy efficiency rating as required under subsection (1), the person in charge of the building shall comply with such manner to that effect as may be prescribed.
In ascertaining whether the energy intensity performance of the building is in compliance with the energy efficiency rating, the Commission shall use any information or evidence available to the Commission and adhere to the guidelines.
building
“building” means any building or premises where energy is consumed including building or premises built or used for residential, institutional, commercial or industrial purposes;
Where the Commission finds that the energy intensity performance of the building does not comply with the energy efficiency rating, the Commission shall issue a written notice of non-compliance to the person in charge of the building.
Commission
“Commission” means the Energy Commission established under the Energy Commission Act 2001;
Upon receipt of the written notice of non-compliance under subsection (4), the person in charge of the building shall cause to be conducted an energy audit to improve the energy intensity performance of the building so as to comply with the energy efficiency rating.
energy audit
“energy audit” means a systematic and objective assessment of the energy needs, consumption and efficiency;
The person in charge of the building shall appoint a registered energy auditor to conduct the energy audit under subsection (5).
registered energy auditor
“registered energy auditor” means any energy auditor who is registered and holds a valid practising certificate under this Act;
The energy audit shall be conducted in such manner as the registered energy auditor may determine.
Any person in charge of a building who contravenes subsection (5) or (6) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit.
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energy efficiency
“energy efficiency” means the efficiency in consumption of energy or energy resources which results in increase in the net benefit per unit of energy;