PETRA: RM47m energy rebate scheme to help households save RM273m in electricity costs
HOUSEHOLDS could save an estimated RM273.72 million in electricity costs over five years under an expanded government rebate scheme for energy-efficient appliances, following an additional RM15 million allocation that brings total funding to RM47 mil...
The Malaysian government is set to launch an expanded energy rebate scheme, aiming to assist households in cutting their electricity expenses. The program, named NUR@PETRA 2026, has received an additional RM15 million allocation, bringing the total funding to RM47 million. This extra funding will increase the total number of rebate units to 235,000, enabling more families to switch to energy-efficient air-conditioners and refrigerators.
According to the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA), the expanded scheme is expected to generate substantial electricity savings and reduce carbon emissions. Over the next five years, the program is projected to save 602.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 446,145 tonnes equivalent (CO₂eq).
The program, administered by the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA Malaysia), began in July and is part of broader efforts to alleviate household cost pressures and curb electricity consumption amid rising global energy prices. This expansion comes as Malaysia grapples with uncertainties in global energy markets, primarily due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia and the potential for extreme weather conditions associated with the El Niño phenomenon.
Malaysia's Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has forecast that a Super El Niño could commence in November 2026. The chief impacts of this extreme weather are anticipated to affect Malaysia between January and March 2027.
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