Energy Efficient Demo House
Official Launch @ 14 March 2005

Extracts from Speech by
YB Dato’ Seri Dr Lim Keng Yaik
Minister of Energy, Water and Communications

“As the maxim states “a picture paints a thousand words”, similarly a demonstration project illustrates theory in action. Much has been said about energy efficiency in seminars, forums and conferences but a demonstration project such as the one being launched today (DDC) and the LEO building in Putrajaya, allows us to see and test for ourselves the benefits that can be accrued by using our energy more efficiently.”

“… In promoting energy efficiency, the Government cannot act alone. We need the support of all parties who share our vision of a more sustainable energy sector. It is in this context, that I would like to commend CETDEM, a non-governmental organisation, for their very active involvement for the past many years in promoting sustainable development in the country.”

Extracts from Speech by
HE Børge Petersen
Ambassador, Royal Danish Embassy

“I am pleased to note that the Danish NGO, the “Danish Organisation for Renewable Energy” or in short OVE has collaborated with CETDEM in this project. The Danish Organisation for Renewable Energy works mainly in the area of renewable and sustainable energy. Also I am pleased to mention that Danida also has contributed a grant to this project of which this Demo House is one element.”

“… This demo house has shown that modifications can be made, lifestyles can be changed, and at the same time increase our comfort level. Having just one house modified cannot have much positive impact on the energy demands nor reduce impacts on the global climate… Eventually the environment will benefit from the joint efforts.”

Project Manager: CETDEM

Project Funder: DANIDA

Partner Organisation: OVE