Singapore legislation
Clause 64
Clause 64
Power to obtain energy consumption data from energy suppliers
(1)
For the purpose of carrying out his duties and functions under this Act, or obtaining information to assist a sector regulator in carrying out its duties and functions under Part IV, the Director-General may, by a notice in writing to any of the following persons (referred to in this section as an energy supplier), require the energy supplier to furnish to him data relating to the energy consumption of any person, business activity or premises specified in the notice:
any electricity licensee under the Electricity Act (Cap. 89A);
any gas licensee under the Gas Act (Cap. 116A);
any other supplier of steam, oil, fuel, district cooling services or other types of energy.
(2)
An energy supplier to whom a notice is directed under subsection (1) shall provide the data required in the form and manner and within the time specified in the notice.
(3)
An energy supplier which, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000.