Let's walk the talk on green buildings

Straits Times 14 Jul 09;

I REFER to last Thursday's report, 'Green building practices may be mandated'.

I applaud City Developments for building a carbon-neutral building in Tampines. The remarks by Minister for National Development Mah Boh Tan, encouraging those in the construction industry to think green, are very positive.

Singapore has abundant sunlight all year round and it makes sense to tap this natural resource. The Government should insist that all new buildings are at least 10 per cent powered by solar energy. This should be a standard clause in all government building and renovation contracts.

This would show the Government walks the talk and not just talks the talk.

Grant W. Pereira