(2)Power Consumption
Per Capita has increased by
54% over 6 years (from
1,730KWH in 1994 to 2,660 in
2000)
Power User has increased by
33% over the same time.
(From 4,200,000
in 1994 to 5,600,000
in year 2000)
Even during the recession in
1997-2000, demand for
electricity continues to go
up.
The current average tariff
of 23.5 sen per KwH (since
May 1997) is among the
lowest in the region and is
not expected to hold for
long given the rising cost
of power generation. The
Malaysia economy will loss
some competitive edge if
power cost goes up such as
in Japan (54.2 sen/KwH) and
Singapore (29.7 sen/KwH)
Hong Kong (45.9 sen/KwH) and
Philippine (37.1 sen/KwH).
Building new power plant is
expensive (RM2.0 Billion)
Therefore, the Government;
Gives incentive beginning in
2001 such as tax relieve and
capital allowance;
Forms Energy Commission to
look into energy efficiency;
Makes new law to enforce
energy conservation by 2003;
Joined Up with the United
Nations in the 5 Years Plan
for Energy Conservation
starting with a US$20mil
funding.
Source:
Statistic of Electricity
Supply Industry in
Malaysia by JBEG (Year
2001 Edition)
