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What is PowerACE about? 

 

PowerACE is a pitching competition for start-ups either working directly in the energy sector or which provide support to companies in the energy industry and wants to involve all players of the energy start-up ecosystem. It is an ideal platform for sharing ideas and innovations with investors and large corporations looking to supplement their existing business.   

 

When and where is it held? 

 

The PowerACE 2022 pitching session will be held on 27 October 2022The PowerACE 2022 participants will be exhibiting their ideas and innovations at Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES) on 27 October 2022. ACES will be held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore on 26 to 28 October 2022. 

 

Who is the organiser of PowerACE? 

 

PowerACE is organised by the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS), in partnership with the Private Financing Authority Network (PFAN) and Ecolabs Centre of Innovation for Energy (Ecolabs). 

For more information on what PFAN does and its services, please visit www.pfan.net.  

For more information on what Ecolabs does and its services, please visit www.ecolabs.sg. 

 

How many editions of PowerACE has there been? 

 

With the first edition of PowerACE launched in 2018, this year’s event marks its’ 5th edition. 

 

How are PowerACE participants selected? 

 

The PowerACE participants must first fulfil 2 eligibility criterions; (1) Maximum 7 years since creation of the company & (2) Maximum 7 Million SGD funding received. Participants will then be assessed based on the creativity of their innovations and the top 12 finalists will be selected by our pre-jury panel. The top 12 finalists will then pitch live to a panel of jury on 27 October 2022 and the top 3 winning companies will be selected.  

 

Can I watch the pitching session of the Top 12 PowerACE 2022 finalists? 

 

Members of the public are welcome to listen to the pitching session of the Top 12 finalists of PowerACE 2022 on 27 October 2022 at the Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES). You can get the trade visitors pass to gain access to the ACES Exhibition area.  

  

How do I register to take part in PowerACE? 

 

You can register online via the website hereFor any registration enquiries, please contact Asyiqin at +65 6338 8578 or write in to sesun@seas.org.sg 

 

Singapore Certified Energy Manager

 

 

 

 

 

A SCEM is envisioned as:

A competent energy professional equipped and qualified to perform technical and managerial functions in the areas of:

  • Energy audits, management and measurements
  • Energy retrofitting services
  • Financial advisor for energy efficiency measures and contracting
  • Consultation and Procurement services
  • Facility and energy management
  • Energy engineering works

 

 

 

 The Singapore Certified Energy Manager supports the Energy Conservation Act as the interface between the company and National Environment Agency (NEA).

 

 

Energy Conservation Act (ECA)

 

 

 The Energy Conservation Act mandates energy efficiency requirements and energy management practices to promote energy conservation, improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact, and to make consequential and related amendments to certain other written laws.

 

 

 SCEM Modules

 

 

 Below are the modules to be completed under SCEM, learners complete 4 core & 2 elective modules 

 

 

 Eligibility

 

 

 

  • 2 years working experience, ideally in energy or energy efficiency
  • A regonised engineering degree by SCEM registry

The list of regonised institutes from the SCEM registry can be downloaded here:

 

 

 

Course Fees

 

 

Singaporeans and Permanent Residents are eligible for E2I funding of 40% off full course fees.

Total course fees after funding: $3,340

 *All fees are quoted before GST

*Funding shall be on a reimbursement basis, course fees of $5500 are paid in full

 

 

Registration

 

 

If you are eligible and wish to register, download and complete this form. We will verify your application status and respond within 2 working days.

Please send the following documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SCEM Application Form

Latest Resume or CV

Engineering degree certificate

Signed Terms and Condition 

Company Supporting Letter (if company sponsored)