Energy Economics Quiz

What is the target set by the Singapore Green Building Masterplan (SGBMP) for green buildings by 2030?

• 50%

• 65%

• 80%

• 100%

What is the baseline year used for measuring energy efficiency improvements in Singapore’s building policies?

• 2000

• 2005

• 2010

• 2020

What is the expected improvement in energy efficiency for best-in-class buildings by 2030?

• 50%

• 65%

• 75%

• 80%

What does GBIC stand for?

• Green Building Investment Committee

• Green Building Innovation Cluster

• Government Building Infrastructure Council

• Green Business Incentive Code

When was the Green Mark certification scheme launched?

A) 2000

B) 2005 ✅

C) 2010

D) 2015

• 2000

• 2005

• 2010

• 2015

What is NOT a benefit of the Green Mark scheme?

A) Higher pollution levels ✅

B) Reduction in resource usage

C) Better indoor air quality

D) Increased property value

• Higher pollution levels

• Reduction in resource usage

• Better indoor air quality

• Increased property value

Under the Building Control Act, owners of existing buildings must:

• Install solar panels

• Conduct energy efficiency audits

• Hire green architects

• Paint their buildings green

Energy audits are:

• Optional for new buildings

• Mandatory for existing buildings

• Done every 10 years

• Performed only during retrofits

What is the main focus of an Energy Audit?

• Designing new equipment

• Marketing green initiatives

• Reducing energy consumption

• Certifying construction methods

What international standard is associated with energy management systems?

• ISO 9001

• ISO 14001

• ISO 50001

• SO 31000