Green Electricity That’s Easy to GET

On 14 July 2025, the Energy Commission (“EC”) published its updated guidelines for the implementation of its Green Electricity Tariff (“GET”) scheme, a progressive initiative designed to support Malaysia’s transition to a low-carbon economy. GET is a subscription-based programme that enables both residential and non-residential users to subscribe directly to renewable energy from the national grid. Effectively, this allows users to reduce their carbon footprint without the need to install their own renewable energy infrastructure.

As part of the GET scheme, subscribers will receive internationally recognised Malaysian Renewable Energy Certificates (“mREC”) at the end of each calendar year to certify the total amount of green electricity consumed for the year. This may appeal to eco-conscious consumers and organisations aiming to meet Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) goals. The scheme also exemplifies Malaysia’s commitment to the reduction of carbon emissions and achieving its net-zero targets.

Energy generation

The green electricity offered through the GET programme is sourced from renewable energy facilities such as solar power plants under the Large Scale Solar Programme, or hydropower stations operated by TNB or its subsidiaries; and any other approved renewable energy plants.

Eligibility and quota

Initially, the GET programme was only available to all Tenaga National Berhad (“TNB”) consumers with strong credit standing. This has now changed with the introduction of the GET Greenpath programme (“Greenpath”), which extends access to non-domestic users not directly registered with TNB, to obtain green electricity and mRECs . It is noted though that under Greenpath, a nominal surcharge of 0.2 sen/kWh will be imposed to cover administrative and operation costs.

The amount of green electricity that may be subscribed is subject to the GET quota, with the latest availability published on TNB’s website at https://www.tnb.com.my/get/.

Applications

Eligible applicants may apply for GET via the TNB portal at https://www.mytnb.com.my. Applications will be processed on a first come first served basis and are typically reviewed within 5 working days from submission. Once verified and approved, the applicants will be notified by TNB and will need to enter into a GET contract with TNB.

Subscription and charges

Subscriptions under the GET programme are structured in blocks of 100 kWh (residential consumers) or 1000 kWh (non-residential consumers) for a fixed preferred subscription period selected by the consumer. Consumers will be charged a fixed GET premium rate on top of their ongoing electricity tariff with TNB. The premium rates are periodically updated and published on the TNB portal here https://www.tnb.com.my/get.

The consumers can reduce or increase their subscriptions by way of written application to TNB. Upon approval, the consumers will enter into a new GET contract which will take effect on the subsequent year for reductions in subscriptions, and immediately for increases in subscription. Consumers may opt for early termination as well but a termination charge will apply.

TNBX Sdn Bhd (“TNBX”), a subsidiary of TNB, is responsible for managing the issuance and transfer of mRECs. Users will receive their certificates within 45 days of the final bill issued at the end of the calendar year or if the GET programme is terminated or halted due to government policy, within 45 days from the issuance of the final bill. These certificates will be transferred to the GET consumer or any ultimate users of the green electricity.

Metering and billing

Existing TNB meters installed at the GET consumer’s premises will be used for the purpose of measuring consumption. A bill will be issued for the following billing cycle periods:

  • the period from commencement of subscription to the first bill;
  • each monthly period thereafter during the GET contract term; and
  • the period beginning from the date following the last date of the immediate preceding bill issued and ending on the date of expiry of the GET contract.

Any changes in the GET premium during a billing period will be pro-rated. Where consumption of green electricity surpasses the subscribed amount, the user will be charged according to the subscribed amount.

Conclusion

By expanding accessibility through programmes like Greenpath, and offering flexibility in subscription and pricing, GET empowers individuals, businesses, and institutions to take meaningful steps towards decarbonization, without needing to invest in on-site renewable energy systems. GET provides a credible, trackable way for users to demonstrate real commitment to sustainability and ESG compliance.

The GET Guidelines can be accessed here.

If you have any query, please contact the author, Joyce Ong Kar Yee, Partner in the ESG and Sustainability Practice (oky@lh-ag.com). This article was co-authored by Jeremy Tan Tsin Jet, Pupil.