Award Categories
NEA Award
Categories
Category 1 – Energy Management

Applications will be judged on their influence, longevity, uniqueness, and replicability, including energy savings and economic, environmental, and environmental impacts). Applicants must be able to present documentation of their operations from the past three years.


Malaysia’s Best Practices/Projects

 

BUILDINGSSmall & Medium – Below 2,000 MWh/year
Large – Above 2,000 MWh/year
INDUSTRIESSmall & Medium – Below 30 Million MJ/year
Large – Above 30 Million MJ/year

To qualify, entrants must be able to demonstrate operations for the past 3 years and will be assessed for impact (energy saving, environmental and economic effect), sustainability, replicability and originality.

 

NEA 2025: Call For Entries

Submission Deadline: 19 February 2025
For futher information:
+603 8921 0800 | nea@mgtc.gov.my
Category 2 – Energy Efficient Building

Participation in NEA is open to qualifying Malaysian companies able to demonstrate practices and/or projects in Energy Efficient Buildings.

Malaysia’s Best Practices/Projects

GREEN BUILDINGS

·      Small & Medium – GFA of 300m²- 5,000m²

·      Large – GFA of > 5,000m²

•     Green Residential – Individual landed houses

·      At least one full year of operation

EE DESIGNED BUILDINGS

·      At least one full year of operation

·      Age of the building must not be more than 5 years

RETROFITTED BUILDINGS

·      The age of the building must be at least 5 years’ old

·      20% of the total energy consumption for active retrofit eg A/C retrofits

·      10% of the total energy consumption for non A/C retrofit eg lamps, etc

TROPICAL BUILDING

·      GFA > 500m²

·      Air conditioning area of less than 50% of total GFA

·      High emphasis on effective use of passive design

·      Excludes religious building

ZERO GREEN BUILDING

• ZEB Oriented : More than 30% energy saving (Renewable Energy excluded) 

• ZEB Ready : More than 40% energy saving (Renewable Energy excluded) 

• Nearly ZEB : More than 60% energy saving, include Renewable Energy 

• Net ZEB : 100% or more energy saving, include Renewable Energy

NEA 2025: Call For Entries

Submission Deadline: 19 February 2025
For futher information:
+603 8921 0800 | nea@mgtc.gov.my
Category 3 – Renewable Energy

Applicants will be judged that their technologies and methods are scalable, accessible, and capable of making a meaningful difference in our energy systems. Through expanding grid-connected renewable energy, providing power to remote off-grid areas, improving energy efficiency through cogeneration, or promoting biofuel alternatives, these initiatives play a crucial role in reshaping the future of energy.

NEA 2025: Call For Entries

Submission Deadline: 19 February 2025
For futher information:
+603 8921 0800 | nea@mgtc.gov.my
Special Awards

As part of efforts to recognise the significant role in raising awareness and encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices, the Special Awards Category aims to highlight the participant’s exceptional contributions in the energy sector that drive innovation and sustainability. It celebrates initiatives, organizations, and individuals who have made significant strides in energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and supportive financial frameworks.

NEA 2025: Call For Entries

Submission Deadline: 19 February 2025
For futher information:
+603 8921 0800 | nea@mgtc.gov.my