Green Electricity Tariff (GET)

• GET Programme is introduced as an option to enable customers to reduce their carbon footprint in electricity consumption.
   
• With the implementation of GET Programme, customers will have the option to purchase a low carbon electricity supply without having to install their own solar rooftop or other renewable energy installations.
   
• The renewable energy resources for GET Programme are generated by solar power plants under the Large-Scale Solar (LSS) Programme and TNB's and/or its subsidiary’s hydropower stations and any other renewable energy plants which may be approved by the Commission from time to time.
   
• Customers enrolled in GET programme will receive Malaysia Renewable Energy Certificate (mREC) after the end of a calendar year.
   
• Changes to GET terms and conditions are subject to Government’s review from time to time.
  
  
  
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• Subscribing to GET Programme enables your companies to meet Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) commitments as well as reduce the carbon footprint of electricity consumption.
   
• GET Programme also enables your companies to enhance the image of the organization through the use of environmentally friendly green electricity.
   
• Your subscription to the GET Programme support towards the growth of RE industry in the country as well as supports global energy transition to limit climate change and global warming.

• GET Programme is offered as an option to all TNB customers. Customers who wish to enroll for GET must enter into Green Electricity Tariff Agreement.

• The amount of Green Electricity for new and existing GET subscribers can subscribe for each subscription cycle shall be less than or equivalent to average monthly consumption as may be determined by TNB.

• Subscription is in 100 kWh blocks for Residential and 1,000 kWh blocks for Non-Residential.

• The subscription by new applicants, shall be opened on 11 August 2023, from 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. subject to TNB’s assessment and GET quota availability.

• The period of GET subscription shall be from 1 August 2023 until 31 December 2023.

• Customers are not allowed to increase, reduce or terminate the GET subscription during the subscription period.

• The total subscription of GET Quota of all GET Customers must not exceed the GET Quota as published on TNB’s website and mGATS.

• In line with GET Guideline, TNB reserves the right to review customer’s GET subscription in the event customer’s actual electricity consumption is lower than their green electricity subscription to ensure fair sharing of limited Green Electricity quota.

• Customers who opt for GET subscriptions will pay:

a) Standard applicable tariff rates as per Tariff Schedule for monthly electricity consumption; and

b) GET Premium* of 21.8sen per kWh

* GET premium rate may be determined by the Commission in accordance with the approval or any revision made by the Minister.

• GET billing for new subscription shall start on 1 August 2023.

• Monthly GET billing will be based on GET subscription or customer's actual consumption whichever is lower.

• GET subscription charges will be prorated based on the number of days in the scenario whereby the customer subscribes to GET in the middle of billing period.

• Customers who subscribe to GET will receive Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) waiver in their monthly electricity bill (limit up to the number of GET blocks subscribed).

• Get calculation for Malaysia Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV) and Net Energy Metering (NEM) Account is based on NET energy (i.e. import energy after netting off export energy from solar generation).

• The subscription by new applicants shall be opened on 11 August 2023; from 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. online via  myTNB Portal.

• Subscription is based on a first-come, first-served basis subject to TNB’s assessment and GET quota availability.

• For more information on GET, please contact TNB CareLine at 1-300-88-5454.

1. Why should I subscribe to GET?

• Subscribing to GET means supporting an environmentally friendly and green agenda such as to meet your sustainable targets through offsetting electricity’s carbon emission, and boost “eco-friendly” brand image.
   
• In addition, you are supporting growth of the renewable energy industries as well as supporting global energy transition to limit climate change and global warming.

2. How many GET blocks should I subscribe and is there any limitation?

• The amount of Green Electricity that customers can subscribe shall be less than or equivalent to average monthly consumption.
   
• Subject to sustainability target, customer may opt to subscribe in block based on average monthly consumption. Block subscription is in 100 kWh blocks for Residential and 1,000 kWh blocks for Non-Residential.
   
• In line with GET Guideline, TNB reserves the right to review customer’s GET subscription in the event customer’s actual electricity consumption is lower than their green electricity subscription to ensure fair sharing of limited Green Electricity quota.

3. Who can subscribe to GET and how much is the rate?

• GET Programme is offered as an option to all TNB customers. Customers who wish to enroll for GET must enter into Green Electricity Tariff Agreement and subjected to stamp duty.
   
• Starting from 1st August 2023, the new GET premium subscription rate of 21.8 sen/kWh will be charged to existing and new subscription

4. Why GET Programme is backed with internationally recognized mREC?

• GET programme is backed by mREC to give assurance that customers will receive green electricity. mREC is the Malaysia Renewable Energy Certificate (mREC) in the form of an e-certificate which have been redeemed by TNBX in the relevant REC Registry for the benefit of a GET customer, representing the environmental attributes of the relevant amount of Green Electricity generated and delivered to the grid. mREC is presently using the International REC (I-REC) Standard which is recognised internationally.

5. How do I ensure the source of energy is from green if I were to subscribe to GET?

• You will receive an internationally recognized Malaysian Renewable Energy Certificate (mREC) that provides credibility of your electricity coming from a renewable energy generator. The source of REC is from the RE generators connected to the national grid that makes the claim more credible as compared to off-grid.

6. If I sign up for GET, will my home or business receive electricity generated from renewable energy?

• Electricity generated by renewable energy is not supplied to a specific home or business. When you subscribe to GET, TNB will match 100% of your subscription of GET from TNB renewable energy instead of using energy from natural gas or coal-fired power plants. This green energy enters the electric system daily and reduces the amount of energy you required from fossil-fuel based power plants.
   
• The resources for producing electricity for the purpose of the GET Programme will be from the renewable energy resources as determined and approved by the Energy Commission from time to time.

7. Where does the collection from GET programme goes to?

• The payment collected from GET programme will be used to support the implementation of national renewable energy agenda and initiatives.

8. How will subscribing to GET affect my electricity bill?

• Customers who opt for GET subscriptions will pay:
  
  a) Standard applicable tariff rates as per Tariff Schedule for monthly electricity consumption;  and
  b) GET subscription charges at the rate of 21.8 sen/kWh starting 1st August 2023

• Monthly GET billing will be based on GET subscription or customer's actual consumption whichever is lower.

• GET subscription charges will be prorated based on number of days in the scenario whereby customer subscribes GET in the middle of billing period.

• GET electricity subscriber will receive Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) waiver in their monthly electricity bill (limit up to the number of GET blocks subscribed).

• GET billing calculation for Net Energy Metering (NEM) and Malaysia Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV) customer is based on NET energy after netting off export energy from solar generation.

• The following are not taken into consideration when calculating the charges for the GET Customer’s electricity consumption with reference to the subscription of Green Electricity under the GET Programme:

(a) any payment to the Renewable Energy Fund established under section 23 of the Renewable Energy Act 2011;
(b) power factor surcharges;
(c) temporary load charges;
(d) power factor rebates;
(e) welding equipment surcharges;
(f) any discounts given by the Government of Malaysia; or
(g) any other charges as may be determined by the Commission.

Example 1:

• Example for bill calculation when electricity consumption of the GET Customer is more than its subscription of green electricity:

Electricity consumption  = 800,000 kWh
GET subscription   = 100,000 kWh

Below is an illustration for the calculation of the sum payable by the GET Customer:




Example 2:

• Example for billing calculation when electricity consumption of the GET Customer is less than its subscription of green energy:

Electricity consumption  = 50,000 kWh
GET subscription   = 100,000 kWh

Below is an illustration for the calculation of the sum payable by the GET Customer:




Example 3:

• Example for billing calculation when GET customer subscribes GET in the middle of billing period. Calculation is based on number of days:

Electricity consumption  = 2,000 kWh
GET subscription   = 1,000 kWh
GET Start Date   = 01.09.2023
Billing period    = 25.08.2023 – 24.09.2023

Below is an illustration for the calculation of the sum payable by the GET Customer:

Example 4:

• Example for bill calculation for NEM or MBIPV Customer when net energy of the GET Customer is more than its subscription of green electricity::

Electricity consumption  = 35,176 kWh
Export consumption   = 3,000 kWh
GET Subscription   = 30,000 kWh
GET Start Date   = 01.07.2023

Below is an illustration for the calculation of the sum payable by the GET Customer:




Example 5:

• Example for bill calculation for NEM or MBIPV Customer when net energy of the GET Customer is less than its subscription of green electricity:

Electricity consumption  = 35,176 kWh
Export consumption   = 6,000 kWh
GET Subscription   = 30,000 kWh
GET Start Date   = 01.07.2023

Below is an illustration for the calculation of the sum payable by the GET Customer:

Example 6:

• Example for billing calculation when GET premium rate change on 01 August 2023. Calculation is based on number of days between old rate and new rate:

Electricity consumption  = 2,000 kWh
GET subscription   = 1,000 kWh
GET Start Date   = 01.09.2023
Billing period    = 25.07.2023 – 24.08.2023

Below is an illustration for the calculation of the sum payable by the GET Customer:


 

9. What are the GET subscription’s terms and conditions?

• The terms & conditions of the GET Contract is accordance to the Guideline on Green Electricity Tariff approved by the Energy Commission.
   
• GET Guideline and terms and conditions are subject to Government revision from time to time.

10. What is Malaysia Green Attribute Tracking System (mGATS)?

• mGATS stands for Malaysia Green Attribute Tracking System. It is a platform for interested customers to inquire about green electricity and to seek the balance of Green Electricity Tariff quota.

11. If I sign up for the GET Programme, may I modify my GET subscription amount or decide to terminate the subscription?

• The period of GET subscription shall be from 1 August 2023 until 31 December 2023.
   
• Upon subscription, customers are not allowed to increase, reduce or terminate the GET subscription during the subscription period.

12. Is there any incentive provided when subscribing to GET; e.g. tax exemption or special electricity rates?

• There is no incentive available for the subscription of GET presently.

13. What is Renewable Energy Certificate?

• Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is a certificate that represents the delivery of 1MWh of renewable energy to the grid and all associated environmental benefits of displacing 1MWh of conventional power. Companies wishing to meet their sustainability goals may choose to purchase RECs as part of their renewable energy sourcing portfolio. REC is a form of carbon offset for emission coming from grid electricity under GHG Protocol Scope 2.

14. What is Malaysia Renewable Energy Certificate (mREC)?

• mREC is a branding for all RECs that is redeemed by TNBX for customers in Malaysia. mREC logo is trademarked by TNBX.

15. How do I ensure the credibility of mREC?

• mREC is redeemed from an internationally recognised registry that provides credibility of your electricity coming specifically from a renewable energy generator. Presently, the internationally recognised registry used is by I-REC Standard. I-REC registry is recognised by all major standards and campaign such as Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and RE100.

16. How does mREC look like?

• Sample certificate of mREC is as per figure below;
  
  

17. Can a company, organization or individual sell their mREC to other entity?

• Reselling of mRECs is not possible as it will be retired directly to the purchaser.

18. When will I receive the mREC?

• The GET Customer shall receive the mREC under its subscription on a yearly basis within 30 working days after the end of each calendar year. In the event the GET Contract is terminated at any time in the calendar year, the mREC shall be issued to the GET Customer within 30 working days after the bill with the final GET consumption charged in the bill is issued to the GET Customer.