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HCM City firms are ignorant of energy rules
Many HCM City enterprises, including those that operate in the energy and environment sectors, do not have accurate and updated information about laws and policies related to energy conservation and consumption, an official has said.
There were firms that were not aware of subsidies that they can take advantage of; and others who unwittingly engage in acts that violate the law, Huynh Kim Tuoc, Director of HCM City Energy Conservation Centre, said yesterday.
At a short meeting held by HCM City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC), in co-operation with HCM City Energy Conservation Centre (HCM-EEC) and other agencies, questions raised by enterprises showed they lacked information on energy saving and environment protection policies, he said.
Every day, he receives and answers several questions from firms.
For instance, the Government recently issued a decree on public lighting in urban areas that very few firms are aware of, he said.
He said he would initiate frequent meetings to inform enterprises about relevant provisions of the Government's energy saving law, renewable energy development programme, solid waste treatment and others.
The city would also provide answers within a maximum of five days when firms ask for clarification or information on the Government's energy conservation policies through the website at www.doithoaidn.hochiminhcity.gov.vn.
Many enterprises said they did not understand well the procedures and regulations on tax preferences as well as the import of energy saving products, capital access and interest rate subsidies if any. They also wanted to learn more about ways and to acquire energy conservation labels for their products.
A representative from Anh Minh Chau Company importing light emitting diode (LED) lamps that save a lot of energy suggested that the Government lower import taxes for this product.
Ho Quang Khai, Chairman of Hong Quang Minh Joint Stock Company that produces bio-diesel, said his company had earned no profit because of the high prices of raw material. He wondered if the Ministry of Industry and Trade had a subsidy policy for bio-diesel aimed at stimulating fuel production.
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