LOW CARBON CITIES FRAMEWORK AND

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

Muhammad Fendi MustafaGreenTech Malaysia

18 Dec 2012

WHY DO WE NEED LOW CARBON CITIES?

Malaysia & Urbanisation ‐ A Case for Change

Population Malaysia 18 million (1990) to 27.6 million (2010) ‐ increase by 53% (Source: Census Data, 2010)

Urbanization Rate • 27% in 1960, 42% in 1990, 54% in 1994, 61.8% (2000) for  Malaysia, 65.4% (2000) for West Malaysia 

• Expected to grow to 75% by 2020 (Source: RFN 2001)

Energy• Energy Consumption – 61,279 metric tons  (40% transportation & 40% industrial) (2005)

• Energy Produced – 99,917 metric tons (2005)• 2006 : CO2 emission – 187 million tons 7.2 

metric tons/person • 2004 : 5.9 metric tons/World 4.4 metric tons/person

92.69% from Fossil Fuel(5.8%- renewable & 1.5% - Hydro)

More People Living in Urban Areas/Cities

Population Malaysia18 million (1990) to 28.31million (2009) - increase by

57%

Urbanization Rate 27% in 1960, 42% in 1990, 54% in 1991, 65.4% (2000 for

West Malaysia Expected to grow to 75% by 2020 (RMK10) and 50.3% for

Sabah & Sarawak.

Malaysia UrbaniseMore People Living in Urban Areas/Cities

Cities are engines to economic growth.

Cities are also competitive as they compete the same market space.

Green House Gases (GHG)

Green House Gases (GHG)

Type of Green House Gases in the Atmosphere

GHG – a greenhouse gas is a gas in an atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range. This process is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect.

Cities/Urban Areas and GHG

Building sector represents 40% of the world’s energy consumption and contributes to one-third of GHG emissions.

Energy Consumption

If you want to tackle Climate Change – Tackle the CitiesCities/Urban areas emit GHG2% of the World’s surfaceMore than 50% of world’s populationConsumes for 75% of world’s energy consumptionResponsible for 80% of GHG emission

“CO2 is the most important anthropogenic of GHG and the main sources of atmospheric CO2 is from burning of fossil fuels – 75% of increase in atmospheric CO2 since industrial times (Source: Cities and Climate Change – Global Report on Human Settlements 2011, UN-Habitat).

Cities/Urban Areas Emit GHG :Sources of Green House Gas

Climate Change Agenda

Earth Summit 2002, Rio +10

UN Conference on

the Human Environment

UN World Commission

on Environment &Development

BruntlandReport

Rio Summit

Kyoto Declaration

19801972 1987 19971992 2002

Bali Roadmap

2000

COP 15

•Malaysia (LA 21)• Planning Doctrine

• 5th Fuel Policy, RMK 8

• SREP (small renewal energy power program)

Malaysia National                

Environmental Policy 

Establishment of NRE

National Physical Plan and LA 21

RMK 9 – 4th Thrust (Improve Standard &

Sustainability of Quality of Life) , Sustainable

Development Indicators (SDI)

National Urbanization

Plan

• April 2009: Est. of KeTTHA

• July 2009: National Green Technology Policy

40 % reduction of carbon emission

by 2020

TOWARDS GREEN AND SUSTAINABILITY

Introduction of Low Carbon Cities In Malaysia

The development of Low Carbon Cities in Malaysia is still quite new 

where it requires an active promotion and uses of green 

technologies and sustainable method in the 

development and operation of a city.

The framework and planning should involved all key stakeholders. 

2

9

10

Sustainable Framework for Green Cities & Townships

Low Carbon City is a place where people want to live and work, now and in the future.

They meet the diverse needs of existing and future residents, are sensitive to their environment, and contribute to a high quality of life.

They are safe and inclusive, well planned, built and managed, and offer equality in opportunity and good urban services for all.

Bristol Accord, 6-7 December 2005

2

Governance

Transport and Mobility

Built Environment

Natural Environment

Services

Economy

Equality and Diversity

Community Well Being

Elements of Sustainable 

Cities

Sustainable Framework for Low Carbon Cities

SUSTAINABLE FRAMEWORK

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

GREEN RATING TOOLS

ASPECTS

URBAN ENVIRONMENT BUILDING URBAN

INFRASTRUCTUREURBAN

TRANSPORTATION

Governance

Economy Services Transport & Mobility

Natural & Built Environment

LOW CARBON CITY

Community Well Being

Equality & Diversity

GHG INDEX

LIVABILITY INDEX

MISSION (40% GHG REDUCTION)

PERFORMANCE BASED STANDARD

TARGET

ROADMAP

Nat

iona

l A

sses

smen

t Too

ls

National Policy

Rating Tools

KEY ELEMENTS

GREEN NEIGHBOURHOOD

GUIDELINES GAP/

STATUS

Element of lifecycle costs

POLICIES AND COMMITMENTS

FOR CO2 REDUCTION OF

40%

STRATEGIESKEY TARGETS BY

SECTORSPERFORMANCE

INDICATORSNATIONAL ASSESSMENT

TOOLS & GUIDELINE

RATING/ DESIGN TOOLS BY RELATED INDUSTRIES

GREEN BUILDING INDEXBREEAM (UK)

LEEDS (US & CANADA)GREENMARK (SINGAPORE)

GEENSTAR (AUSTRALIA)

1From Policy to Implementation

40 % reduction of carbon emission per GDP per capita by 2020

CITIES & TOWNSHIP :GREEN TECH MALAYSIA / FEDERAL DEPT TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING DEPT/ LOCAL GOVT /DEVELOPERS/ KEY STAKEHOLDERS

BUILDINGS :GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & INDUSTRY PLAYERS

POLICY :GOVERNMENT  MALAYSIA‐ KeTTHA / KKR / NRE /    Other Ministries

LOW CARBON CITIES FRAMEWORK & ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (LCCF)

Purpose of LCCF and Assessment System

• To encourage & promote the concept of low carbon cities and townships in Malaysia.

• To increase the compatibility of cities/townships with their local natural system.

• To guide cities in making choice/decisions towards greener solutions.

Objective of Low Carbon

Cities Framework (LCCF) &

Assessment system

• All Cities & Townships in MalaysiaUsers

• To reduce carbon emission intensity by 40% per GDP per capita by the year of 2020

Targets

“It is my dream that one day wecan live in a clean, healthy andhigh quality environment, wherecities, townships and communitiesare built on the fundamentals ofGreen Technology”YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Razak

Use of Document

This document is to assist local authorities, township developers, planners and individuals  in assessing whether developments 

carried out within the city contributes towards the reduction or decrease in 

GHG

Contents of LCCF

1. About the LCCFCalculator2. Who will use it?3. The Relevance of the Assessment System and 

Calculator4. The Concepts and Principles5. Carbon Neutrality

Introduction

Sustainable Framework For Low Carbon Cities

Key Features of LCCF

The Low Carbon Cities Assessment System (LCCF Calculator) – Concepts And Principles

1

2

3

5

Relevant Carbon Factors6

User Guide7

1. Green house Gases (GHG) – Concept & Brief Overview

2. Background of Low Carbon Cities Framework3. A Case for Change4. Malaysia & Trend

1. Definition of Low Carbon City 2. Sustainable Framework for Low Carbon Cities

1. Urban Environment2. Urban Transportation3. Urban Infrastructure4. Building1. Performance Based System

2. Elements That Contribute to GHG Emissions3. Approach4. Application of LCCF5. Relationship Between Framework and Calculator 1. Using the LCCF Calculator

2. Summary SheetPerformance Criteria For Low Carbon Cities41. Introduction of Parameters for GHG 

Reductions2. Relationship To Carbon Parameters 3. Elements of Lifecycle Assessment

PART ONE – LCC Framework  PART TWO – Assessment System 

Urban Environment

Urban Transportation

Urban  Infrastructure  Buildings

4 Elements for GHG Reductions in Cities and Townships

Elements Contribute to GHG emission

13 Performance Criteria*

35Sub Criteria

*Performance Criteria are measurable strategies to reduce carbon emission through:-Policy control, technological dev., better process & product management, change in procurement system, carbon capture, consumption strategies & others.

• Shift of Transport Mode

• Green Transport Infrastructure 

• Green Vehicles• Traffic Management 

• Site Selection • Urban Form • Urban Greenery & Air Quality 

• Infrastructure Provision

• Waste • Energy • Water

• Low Carbon  Building 

• Community Service

Performance Criteria for GHG Reductions 

Performance Criteria for Urban Environment

ELEMENT 1:URBAN

ENVIRONMENT

UE 1 : SITE SELECTION

UE 2 : URBAN FORM

UE 3 : URBAN GREENERY & ENV. QUALITY

3 PERFORMANCE

CRITERIA

14 SUB CRITERIA

UE 1 : Site Selection

UE 2 : Urban Form

UE 3 : Urban Greenery And Environmental Quality

1‐1: Development within defined urban footprint1‐2: Infill development within existing urban footprint1‐3: Development within transit nodes and corridor   1‐4: Brownfield and Grey field redevelopment1‐5: Hilly slope development

2‐1: Mixed‐use development2‐2: Compact development2‐3: Road and parking2‐4: Comprehensive pedestrian network2‐5: Comprehensive cycling network2‐6: Urban Heat Island (UHI) effects

3‐1: Preserve natural ecology, water body and bio‐diversity3‐2: Green open space3‐3: Number of trees

Performance Criteria :UE 1: SITE SELECTIONSub Criteria : UE 1-1 Development within defined urban footprint

IntentPrioritize development within the urbanisation by designating the area inside the boundary forurban development

Carbon Emissions Reference1.1km travel by car (petrol) emits 0.26kg CO2/year (Source: LCCF Calculator)

2.1 hectare of forest reserve clearance emits 4,900kg of CO2/year (Source: LCCF Calculator)

3.1 acre of Greenfield area developed emits 10,000 kg of CO2 emission (Source: redevelopmenteconomics.com)

Recommended ActionsLocal authorities and other related agencies should take the following actions:1.Land use planning policy in development plans to:• Defined urban footprint• Encourage infill developments• Minimize agriculture land conversion

Example –Sub-Criteria for Urban Environment

MANAGING GROWTHURBAN FOOTPRINT : KEY COMPONENT OF LAND USE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Concept of Managing Urban

Development Through Urban

Footprint

Promote Focus Development on existing Urban

Area.

Limit Urban Sprawls away

from Rural Area Or Green Area.

Protect Conserve And Enhance Natural,

Agricultural And Open Space Resources To

Improve The Quality Of Life

Promote In-fill And

Redevelopment In Existing AreasManage Regional

Growth in the periphery Areas

Plan and prioritize developments based on

infrastructure catchments

Urban Growth Boundary

Existing Urban Areas

Future Urban Areas

Immediate-Term Urban Areas

URBAN FOOTPRINT is defined as a boundary to control development outside the urban areas where growth within the boundary is encouraged and growth outside the boundary is limited.

Source: MIP

Neighbourhood PatternCompact Urban Design

The Green BlockKey Targets

• Mixed Density – varying product type and affordability

• Resource self-sufficient (water, waste, energy)

• 100% waste water recycled on site

• 75%+ reduced potable water demand

• 100% on-site renewable energy generation

• Encourage journeys by foot, bicycle and transit

• 40% to 60% site area to be green space Source: MIP

Neighbourhood PatternMixed Use

Mixed DevelopmentMixed Use Commercial/Residential

Highly Urban - 50% Residential + 50% Commercial

Semi-Urban - 20% Residential + 80% Commercial

Mixed Use Office, Retail and Residential

20% Retail + 40% Office + 40% Residential

380m

Source: MIP

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR URBAN TRANSPORTATION

UT 2 : Green Transport Infrastructure

UT 1 : Shift of Transport Mode

UT 4 : Traffic Management

UT 3 : Clean Vehicles

1‐1: Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) dependency

2‐1: Public transportation2‐2: Walking and cycling

3‐1: Low carbon public transportation3‐2: Low carbon private transportation

4‐1: Vehicle speed management4‐2: Traffic Congestion and traffic flows management

ELEMENT 2:URBAN

TRANSPORTATION

UT 1 : SHIFT OF TRANSPORT MODE

UT 2 : GREEN TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

UT 3 : CLEAN VEHICLES

UT 4 : TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

4 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

7 SUB CRITERIA

Performance Criteria :UT 2: GREEN TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURESub Criteria : UT 2-1Public transportation

IntentAchieve a 10% to 40% reduction of the number of daily commuters from using private vehicles to shift their

preference of travel to public transportation, and lower each passenger’s per capita carbon footprint.

Carbon Emissions Reference1.Average 64.4 km/car/day = 17.6kg CO2 emission2.Average 64.4 km/bus/day = 1.6kg CO2 emission(Source: ACTR- Public Transit vs. Single Occupant Vehicles Carbon Emissions to Climate Change)

Recommended ActionsLocal authority and other related agencies should take following actions:1.Identify and demarcate area where no private vehicular access is allowed.2.Increase coverage of area within transit station and rail corridors.3.Provide well planned covered and walkways and bicycle lanes leading up to feeder transport.4.Provide ample and secure car, motorcycle and bicycle parking in order to ensure ease of use of all publictransportation facilities.5.Provide vehicles with low carbon emissions as feeder transport for passengers traveling to publictransportation stations or hubs.

Example –Sub-Criteria for Urban Transportation

Integrated TransportationMaking Physical Connections

SOLUTIONS TO LINKAGES

Pedestrian Oriented Development

Seven Principles of Pedestrian Universal Design• Equitable use• Flexibility in use • Simple and Intuitive use• Perceptible information • Tolerance for error• Low physical effort• Size and space for approach

in use

Accessibility for the intended usage

Safe, comfortable and user friendly

3 DIMESIONAL SOLUTIONS• Elevated Walkways, pedestrian flyovers• Pedestrian Walks, zebra crossings and

Pedestrian Only Streets• Subways and Underground Walkways

Performance Criteria For Urban Infrastructure

1‐1: Land take for infrastructure and utility services1‐2: Earthworks management1‐3: Urban storm water management and flood

mitigation

UI 2 : Waste

UI 3 : Energy

UI 4 : Water Management

UI 1 : Infrastructure Provision

2‐1: Construction and industrial waste management2‐2: Household solid waste management

3‐1: Energy optimization3‐2: Renewable Energy3‐3: Site wide district cooling system

4‐1: Efficient Water Management

ELEMENT 3:URBAN 

INFRASTRUCTURE

UI 1 : INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION

UI 2 : WASTE

UI 3 : ENERGY

UI 4 : WATER MANAGEMENT

4 PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA

9 SUB CRITERIA

Performance Criteria :UI 1: INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISIONSub Criteria : UI 1-1Land take for infrastructure and utility services

IntentReducing land take by adequately designed main infrastructure trench that will cater for all under and above

ground services for current and future needs.

Carbon Emissions Reference1 acre of infill or Brownfield area developed = 7,000kg of CO2emission (every 1 acre of Infill and Brownfield development used for infrastructure reserve can reduced 30% of CO2emission compared to Greenfield). (Source: Congressional Research, 2009)

Recommended ActionsLocal authorities and other related agencies should take the following actions: 1.Review of design by considering green initiative undertake by developer or local authority.2.Allow greater usage of land due to a greater efficiency of planning.3.Integrate existing infrastructure.4.Encourage sharing and optimizing utility reserves.5.Incorporate a “spine” utility reserved system into the township.6.Optimize design to cater new technology, i.e. needs, systems, materials and methodologies.7.Identify depth and gradient during design development stages.8.Reduce carbon footprint of natural lighting and ventilation during operations and life span of the shared utility reserved.

Example –Sub-Criteria for Infrastructure Provision

Green InfrastructureEnvironmental sustainability

Management of WaterConcept of Bestari Jaya Integrated Water

Management

Water

Use

Waste

Water

Water

Sources

Pipe Water from Water supply

Agency (SYABAS)Rainwater

Recycled Water/ Grey

Water

DOMESTIC USEDrinking WaterKitchen UseBathingWashing

DOMESTIC USEBathingWashingToilet Flushing

NON-D0MESTIC USEGardeningMunicipal

landscapingCar Washing

DOMESTIC USEToilet Flushing

NON-D0MESTIC USEGardeningMunicipal

landscapingCar Washing

River System

Sewerage Treatment PlantDrains, Retention

Ponds and Canal System

WATERRainwater harvesting by collecting rainwater in water tank for gardening, washing and toilet flushing.

Management of water resourcesRecycle Grey Water for Irrigation of parks and common public areas –- Dubai townships - Emmardevelopment recycles 100% of its waste water- Brisbane townships recycles

20% of its waste water

Water Sensitive Design

1. Integrated network of open space and storm waterdisposal system use court‐yard for local retentionbasins.

2. Porous paving on driveways and car parks.3. Minimized direct run‐off via shared driveway entry

location.4. Grass swale in limited access collector road.5. Whole road reserve designed, constructed and planted

to act as floodway for run‐off.6. Flush kerbing.7. Local retarding basin in road reserve accommodate peak

flow.

Management of Water

Solid Waste Management

A Zero Waste Community : Recycling and Waste to Energy

Recycling of waste from households and businesses• Paper, bottles, cans, plastic,

Reuse of Methane from wastewater digesters : • Tri-generation of electricity, cooling and hot water

Centralise Waste Collection System in Buildings/Group of Buildings

Localise Incineration – Waste to Energy

Source Reduction

Recycling

Composting – Organic Waste

Waste CycleWaste

GenerationWaste

StorageWaste

SeparationWaste

TransferCentral Waste

Storage

Collection and Disposal

Solid Waste Management

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR BUILDING

1‐1: Operational energy emissions1‐2: Operational water consumption1‐3: Emission abatement through retrofitting1‐4: Building orientation

2‐1: Shared facilities and utilities withinbuilding

B1 : Low Carbon Buildings

B2 : Community Building

ELEMENT 4:BUILDING

B 1 : LOW CARBON BUILDINGSB 2 : COMMUNITY BUILDING

2 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

5 SUB CRITERIA

Performance Criteria :B 1 : LOW CARBON BUILDINGSub Criteria : B 1-3 Operational water emissions

IntentCompliance to the CCM as to reduce effects on natural water resources and burdens on community water supplyand wastewater systems simultaneously achieve building performance standard through MRV approach.

Carbon Emissions Reference1 million litres (MI) of water emits 276kg of CO2. (Source: www.water.org.uk/home/policy/reports/sustainability-indicators-2007-08)

Recommended ActionsLocal authorities and other related agencies should take the following actions: 1.All buildings shall perform to the benchmark set by the Common Carbon Metric for water for the respective building typologies :•Offices •Residential (multi-residential, row houses, detached) / Hotels •Hospital •Schools / Institutional buildings •Commercial (retail) &Industrial2.Indoor water usage in buildings undergoing major renovations as part of the project must be an average 40% less than in baseline buildings. 3.Indoor water usage in buildings undergoing major renovations as part of the project must be an average 40% less than in baseline buildings.

Example –Sub-Criteria for Building

Environmental SustainabilityRESPONSIVE DESIGN TOWARDS ENVIRONMENT

Energy Efficiency Through Passive Design.

Reduce Energy Consumption In Buildings.

Incorporates day lighting and the other passive energy-conserving strategies appropriate to the local climatic environment

Incorporates moving air and natural resources to enhance user comfort without air-conditioning

Innovative and efficient design that considers energy conservation.

Low energy building, energy saving, district heating, renewable energy sources & innovative technology

Environmental SustainabilityRESPONSIVE DESIGN TOWARDS ENVIRONMENT

GreenTech Malaysia GEO Building

Suruhanjaya Tenaga DiamondBuilding

KeTTHA LEOBuilding

ASSESSMENT APPROACH TO ENCOURAGE IMPLEMENTATION

A O

ne S

yste

m A

ppro

ach •Enables users to 

realize benefits of integration by planning, designing and managing the whole urban system

•E.G.: Yokohama waste reduction programme(estimated total waste reduction for fiscal years 2001‐2007 is 623,000 tons  which leads to reduction of 840,000 tons of CO2 A

City

Bas

ed A

ppro

ach •Enables users to lead a 

development process that consider their specific circumstances including ecology 

•E.G.: Stockholm (an old inner city industrial area transform into an attractive and ecologically sustainable district through an integrated and collaborative planning and management)

A One System Approach

A City Based Approach

User can opt to undertake a One-System Approach or a City-based Approach depending on

their objective and capacity.

CRITERIA TO START LOW CARBON CITIES PROJECT – ROADMAP & ACTION PLAN

1 • Identify areas of concern

2 • Identify priorities – (low hanging fruits and easy to implement)

3 • Cost efficient

4 • Benefits a wider range of communities

5 • Can be measured, reported and verified (MRV)

6 • Inline with the Green Technology Policy

7• Supporting the government efford towards achiving the 40% CO2

reduction/GDP/capita by 2020.

APPLICATION OF FRAMEWORK AND CARBON CALCULATOR

LCCF AND ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FLOW AND RELATIONSHIP

4 Elements

Performance Criteria

User Guide

Carbon Calculator And Performance

Criteria Measurement

Assessment System

CARBON REDUCTION

PART 1 – LCC FRAMEWORK

PART 2 – LCC CALCULATOR

4 Elements•Urban Environment •Urban Transportation•Urban Infrastructure •Building

13 Performance Criteria and 35 Sub 

Criteria   

Assessment Using Carbon Calculator

Performance Based Assessment in the form of Total Carbon Reduction

CARBON REDUCTION 

PROCESS & PROCEDURE APPLICATION OF FRAMEWORK & ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

Measure Performance Periodically

Define Carbon Reduction Strategies and Establish Lower Carbon Footprint 

Target

Implement Carbon Reduction  Measures

Establish Approach towards measuring GHG emission for 

LCC

Establish Baseline Carbon Emission

Plan Further 

Reduction

TOWARDS CONTINUOUS  

CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION

Identify projects/cities/ 

townships 

Apply Calculator

Apply Calculator

PBT/ DEVELOPER

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

SUMMARY SHEET

Urban Environment

Urban Transportation

Urban Infrastructure Building

SUMMARY SHEET

CALCULATOR UT1-1

Baseline emission Reduced

Carbon Footprint

ie Projected emission

Baseline emission (A)

Reduced Carbon Footprint

ie Projected emission (B)

Reduction in CO2 (A-B=C)

% reduction CO2/total CO2 (C/A x 100 = D)

Data to be filled in.Parameters:1. No of

households2. No of shop lots3. No of offices4. No of

industries

Legend

Input data in yellow cells

Development details and Calculations

Benchmarks details and calculations

Summary table UT 1-1. Appear on every calculator sheet.

Linked to the summary of overall calculator

SUMMARY SHEET

Element Criteria Sub Criteria Summary – Total Carbon Emissions(tCO2/yr)

  %reduction

Urb

an

Env

ironm

ent

UE 1: Urban Footprint

UE 1‐1Prioritize development within defined urban footprint

A B C X

UE 1‐2 Encourage sustainable development intensities

Y

Urban

 Transportatio

n UT 1:  Shift of TransportMode

  UT 1‐1 Reduce Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) traveling 

Z

UT 2: Green Transport

InfrastructureUT 2‐1 Increase utilization of public 

transportation XX

Urban

Infrastructure

UI 1: Infrastructure Provision

UI 1‐1Reduction of land area for infrastructure and utility services

yy

UI 1‐2 Implement site wide district cooling system zz

Building

B 1: Low Carbon Buildings B 1‐1 Increase number of buildings 

with low carbon footprint XY

TOTAL tCO2e 15 %

SUMMARY SHEET ‐ Achievement Level Based On Application Of Weightage System

ABSOLUTE CO2 REDUCTION

BP 2

Carbon Reduction 

LevelLevel of Achievement

100% Carbon Neutral

70-99%Best Practice 5 (BP5)

50-69%Best Practice 4 (BP4)

30-49%Best Practice 3 (BP3)

10-29%Best Practice 2 (BP2)

1-9%Best Practice 1 (BP1)

INDIVIDUAL SUB CRITERIA

CALCULATOR

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND SUB CRITERIA

SUMMARY SHEET RATING

Assessment and RatingsLCCF & Assessment System

UE

UT

UI

B

1.Sum of reduced emissions

2.Reduction Percentage

UE 1-1 to UE 3-3

UT 1-1 to UT 4-2

UI 1-1 to UI 4-1

B 1-1 to B 2-1

WAY FORWARD….

IMPLEMENTATION OF LCCF

Establish a Low Carbon Center at Green Tech Malaysia as a focal point for the development of LCCF and the roles are :

Provide expertise for capacity training in the application of the LCCF

Establish mechanism for depository and retrieval of LCCF data bank at the Partners level

Provide advice, expertise and technical assistance in monitoring, collection and analyzing LCCF data

IMPLEMENTATION OF LCCF

To conduct training programmes in LCCFi.e. basic training, advance, train the trainer and train the assessor)

To devise an effective communication plan to introduce LCCF to various stakeholders (i.e : Road shows)

To develop demonstration projects as a showcase to the strategies recommended in the LCCF

Pilot Projects with selected areas for the application of LCCF;To establish strategic partners and to guide

them through the application of the LCCF;

IMPLEMENTATION OF LCCF

LOW CARBON CITIES PARTNERSHIP

PILOT PARTNERS

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

UPEN TERENGGANU

1. Identify suitable designated area for the application of LCCF;2. Give full cooperation, technical support and commitment

towards the implementation of the project;3. Provide access to available information related to carbon

emissions required for the project;4. Appoint dedicated staffs as focal persons to facilitate the

implementation of the project; and5. Incorporate and implement the LCCF action plan in the

planning and development of low carbon townships.

STRATEGIC PARTNER’s ROLE 

BENEFITS OF PP AND SP

1. Receive acknowledgement and certification from the Government of Malaysia for the commitment and initiatives in low carbon development;

2. To be a pioneer in the development of low carbon cities in Malaysia;

3. To be given priority in calculating carbon emission reduction, obtain baseline and set target for future carbon reduction in a designated development; and

4. To be able to monitor performance standards of carbon emission reduction levels on a continuous basis.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PP AND SP

Level of technical

assistance

Financial assistance

Monitoring (baseline)

Defining strategies for

implementation

SP

PP

CHALLENGES….

CHALLENGES

Coordination between implementing agenciesFinancial ConstraintLack of awareness and buy-in among the implementersSetting of appropriate boundaries for the LCCFData Gathering of specific sub criteriaMonitoring of progress & Continuous improvement in carbon reduction

THANK YOU

MINISTRY OF ENERGY, GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND WATER

Block E4/5, Goverment Complex Parcel E, Presint 1Federal Government Administrative Centre, 62668 

PutrajayaTel: 603 – 8883 6000   Fax: 603 – 8889 3930

Website: www.kettha.gov.my