Practical insights on energy, building automation, and compliance for buildings and industry, by the Cobler team.
HVAC & Chiller PlantsOn 2 April 2026, Malaysia ordered all government offices to set air-conditioning no lower than 24C. The facts, the RM maths under RP4, and why the rule failed in 2011 and 2023: verification.
TNB Bills & TariffsTen 22 kW AC chargers stacking inside one 30-minute peak interval can add over RM21,000 a month in RP4 demand charges. How building operators manage EV charger load before it hits the meter.
TNB Bills & TariffsSolar ATAP settles C&I export at ~19 sen/kWh while self-consumed solar avoids 28-52 sen. Why your load profile, not the scheme, decides rooftop payback under the post-NEM rules.
Compliance & IncentivesThe EACG is open for 2026: SEDA pays up to RM100,000 per industrial site and RM60,000 per commercial building for an energy audit. Here is what the conditions really commit you to, and how to prepare.
ESG & Net ZeroGET premiums, CRESS access charges, Solar ATAP export rules and mRECs compared with verified mid-2026 numbers, plus what each does to your market-based Scope 2.
Energy Monitoring & AnalyticsCompressed air is often a factory's most expensive utility, and its leakiest. Here's how to find the waste, cut pressure and demand charges, and prove the savings.
ESG & Net ZeroMalaysia confirmed a carbon tax on iron, steel and energy in Budget 2026, but as of July 2026 it is on hold with no rate or start date gazetted. Here is where it stands and how to use the delay.
TNB Bills & TariffsCost recovery via check meters is legal; unlicensed reselling is not. How Malaysian landlords should split an RP4 TNB bill across tenants, allocate capacity and network charges, and automate the invoices.
TNB Bills & TariffsThe Automatic Fuel Adjustment is the line that moves your bill every month even when your tariff is fixed. How AFA works, how much it has swung, and the one lever you have.