Southeast Asia: Policy Implementation and Public-Private Partnerships Accelerate

ASEAN regional cooperation

Ⅰ.PEEB-ASEAN project: The ASEAN Energy Center (ACE) launched the "ASEAN Building Energy Efficiency Partnership" (PEEB-ASEAN) project on April 24th, aiming to coordinate regional policies and promote the application of zero-energy building technologies. The meeting clearly identified policy analysis and digital platforms as the priority development directions. 

Singapore

Ⅰ.New Policy and Objectives: Singapore has designated 2026 as the "Climate Adaptation Year", introducing a maximum 50% energy-saving subsidy for the installation of smart glass and solar integration systems; the core objective is "80-80-80", meaning that by 2030, 80% of buildings will be made green. 

Ⅱ.Market and Exchange: The delegations from Singapore and Shanghai had an exchange on challenges such as urban building energy conservation and building renovations, providing an opportunity for regional cooperation. 

INDONESIA

Ⅰ.National-level Demonstration: On May 8th, the national power company PLN launched the "Green and Smart Building Program", piloting the renovation of office buildings. The plan aims to install 12 MWp rooftop solar panels and 7,251 IoT smart air conditioners by 2035, and is expected to reduce 300,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. 

Ⅱ.Local practice: Jakarta has installed 4.765 MWp of solar energy in 196 government buildings (including schools and hospitals); more than 80 local governments have participated in online exchanges to share experiences in energy efficiency improvement. 

Thailand

Ⅰ.Public sector action: The Royal Thai Police Department has allocated 301.1 million baht (approximately 8.2 million US dollars) to install solar energy systems with digital energy management platforms in 67 units. 

Ⅱ.Policy and Market: The Thai government is committed to the synergy between government and enterprises, listing "construction" as one of the top 10 key industries; and it uses tax incentives (such as BOI investment promotion certificates) to attract investment in intelligent building projects. 

Vietnam

Ⅰ.Compulsory policy: The Vietnamese government issued Instruction No. 10, requiring approximately 10% of government agencies and public institutions to install rooftop solar energy systems. At the same time, it clearly stated that the Ministry of Industry and Trade needs to achieve a 3% reduction in electricity consumption for the entire society by 2026. 

Ⅱ.Standards and regulations: The regulations on building energy efficiency labels are expected to be introduced in the fourth quarter of 2026; in addition, the revised "Building Law" also emphasizes energy conservation and digital transformation. 

Malaysia

Ⅰ.Policy upgrade: The scope of application of the mandatory carbon emission assessment tool MyCREST has been expanded from projects worth 100 million ringgit to all public projects with a value of over 50 million ringgit, tightening the green threshold. 

Ⅱ.Technology and Market: The industry consensus is that BIM (Building Information Modeling), IoT (Internet of Things), and 3D printing are the key drivers for promoting sustainable development. Additionally, the first International Building and Innovation Expo (MIBIE 2026) was held, focusing on intelligent building technologies. 

Philippines

Ⅰ.Modernization of the system: The government is currently reviewing the nearly 50-year-old "National Building Code" and is promoting modernization to incorporate post-disaster resilience and digital standards. Enterprises such as Globe Telecom have called for network connectivity to be regarded as the "fifth major public utility". 

Ⅱ.Pilot project: Launch the Philippine Energy Efficiency Project (PEEP), with the main focus being on energy-saving renovations of government buildings and the establishment of an energy efficiency rating system for buildings.

Europe and America: New regulatory rules come into full effect, and open ecosystems become a consensus.

European Union

Ⅰ.New EPBD regulations take effect: The deadline for member states to incorporate the revised EPBD into their national laws is May 29th. The new regulations will come into force on June 1st. It is required that all new public buildings achieve zero emissions by 2026, and non-residential buildings must be equipped with solar energy systems starting from 2030. 

Ⅱ.Rating system: Countries such as Ireland have implemented a simplified A-G rating system and introduced the highest level A0 specifically for zero-emission buildings. 

Ⅲ.Unified standard: The European Commission launched the "Horizon Europe" program, investing 15.75 million euros to promote an open data ecosystem and full life-cycle carbon tracking. This marks the upgrading of standardization from an industry trend to a policy action. 

United Kingdom

Ⅰ.Public sector practice: Many public institutions are taking action, for example: 

Ⅱ.Huntingdonshire: Received a £3.8 million grant to upgrade LED lighting and BEMS. 

Ⅲ.Nottingham Hospital: With an investment of 34.8 million pounds, it has completely phased out coal heating, reducing carbon emissions by 16,000 tons annually and saving operating costs. 

Ⅳ.Technology application: Through data-driven monitoring and intelligent management, it is becoming a core means to enhance energy efficiency. 

The United States

Ⅰ.Federal standard: The energy efficiency requirements for federal buildings must be at least 30% higher than those set by ASHRAE standards, but the compliance date has been postponed until September 1, 2026. 

Ⅱ.Local practice: The energy efficiency standards for urban commercial buildings (BPS/BEPS) have been rapidly implemented, and compliance planning and assessment have been carried out in multiple cities, promoting energy conservation and emission reduction.