Nestled between several Housing Board blocks in Clementi West is Woodlands Domestic Electrical, a shop that stocks a wide range of electronics and electrical appliances.
But under the expanded programme announced by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment on March 4, all HDB households will receive $300 in vouchers which can be used to purchase 10 types of energy- and water-saving appliances and fittings, such as air-conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators.
Therefore, they prefer to make their purchases from the shops they are familiar with in their neighbourhoods. A spokesman for the NEA said retailers who wish to join the programme should meet a few criteria, which include having a physical POS system that is integrated with the RedeemSG digital voucher system and is able to scan QR codes.
As a user of energy-efficient and water-saving appliances herself, Ms Pan believes in educating her customers about the benefits of using such products to save money and conserve energy. Mr Yong said some of his customers were not aware of the programme even after the initial tranche of vouchers were introduced.