By Kristian Partridge 15 August 2025
Executive Summary — Malaysia’s Green Energy Schemes
Malaysia now offers four complementary pathways to procure and evidence renewable electricity, all riding on open-access grid rules (NEDA) so buyers and generators transact on common, transparent terms.
CRESS — Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme
For large electricity users to contract 100% green power directly from Renewable Energy Developers via TNB’s grid (“willing buyer, willing seller”), evolved from CGPP in 2024. The Single Buyer schedules output and invoices the System Access Charge (SAC).
CREAM — Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism
Neighborhood/estate-scale solar, delivered over TNB’s distribution network. Roles include the rooftop provider (LEGA), local consumers (LGC), TNB and the Single Buyer (market interface, CAC collection).
GET — Green Electricity Tariff
The simplest on-ramp: pay a small premium per kWh to fund approved solar/hydro; receive an annual Malaysia REC (mREC) as proof. You’re not buying “green electrons” to your meter—you’re funding renewable generation and claiming certificates. One consolidated TNB bill.
GET Greenpath (from 1 Aug 2025)
Extends GET to non-domestic tenant accounts (e.g., DC operators, landlords, PDLs). Tenants receive mRECs tied to their billed green consumption; +0.2 sen/kWh admin fee.
What makes all this work — NEDA (New Enhanced Dispatch Arrangement)
NEDA formalises open access: non-discriminatory grid entry, day-ahead scheduling, and uniform metering/settlement for every MWh; it’s the backbone enabling both CRESS and CREAM.
Who should use what?
Hyperscale/large industrials: CRESS (direct green supply via grid; Single Buyer bills SAC).
Campuses/SMEs/estates: CREAM (local rooftop aggregation; Single Buyer bills CAC).
Multi-tenant sites/DC landlords: GET + Greenpath to pass mRECs downstream without installing own generation.
Quick costs snapshot (from the guide)
SAC (CRESS): 25 sen/kWh (firm); 45 sen/kWh (non-firm). CAC (CREAM): ~15 sen/kWh.
GET Premium: added per-kWh subscription block on your normal TNB bill.
Bottom line: Choose the pathway that matches your load profile and tenancy model. CRESS/CREAM deliver real electrons via open-access rules; GET/Greenpath deliver certified impact (mRECs) with minimal operational complexity.
