Competition between DC players should be
encouraged to enable the most efficient and
competitive player to provide the best solution
to the consumers. Regulations for DC should be
meant:
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To exercise licensing and regulatory
functions with regards to DC services;
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To protect interests of consumer in respect
of quality of services, tariff and other terms
of supply provisions of service;
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To ensure continuity and reliability of DC
services and business;
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To enhance and review code of practice
and other standards of performance in the
provision of DC services; and
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To provide an avenue for dispute resolution.
In order for Malaysia to attain developed country
status, our current practices need to be worldclass. This includes the DC industry. Therefore, the
DC industry needs to move from being elementary
service provider practice into the following4:
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Ensuring best practices in operation and
maintenance;
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Practicing best practices in customer
service;
Managing the basics; metering, measuring
etc. and optimization;
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Holistic synergy with water and energy
fuels;
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Continuous regulatory and consumer
education on user-end performance; and
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Supporting DC industry growth by managing
financial risks.
Only with proper regulatory structures and
Malaysia Government’s support, would the DC
industry be able to play more prominent roles in
the reduction of greenhouse gas emission and
efficient use of energy and natural resources for
urban cooling.
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REFERENCE
1 Putrajaya Core Island Capacity Planning Report; AHAR
Consultants; 2009
2 Key Issues in Regulating District Cooling; Mark Spurr;
IDEA District Cooling 2014 Conference, Dubai 2014.
3 District Cooling Act 2001; Attorney-General’s
Chambers Singapore
4 The Road Ahead; Rob Thornton, IDEA District Cooling
2014 Conference, Dubai 2014.
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