We introduced HDB’s Green Towns Programme in 2020, to transform existing HDB towns into more sustainable and liveable homes. The programme aims to reduce energy consumption in HDB towns by 15% over 10 years and focuses on 4 key areas:

Reducing Energy Consumption
Optimising Resources
Promoting Green Commute
Cooling HDB Towns

Learn about the sustainability plans and green initiatives in each key area.

A summary of the HDB Green Towns Programme, which include efforts to reduce energy consumption, promote green commute options, and cool HDB towns.

Reducing Energy Consumption

To reduce energy consumption in housing estates, we are tapping into renewable solar energy and exploring innovative solutions. Look out for these features in your HDB estate:

Solar panels
Smart LED lighting at common areas
Elevator Energy Regeneration System (EERS)

Optimising Resources

To make better use of our resources and build a more sustainable Singapore, we are implementing various eco-friendly initiatives across the island. These sustainability features in your neighbourhood include:

UrbanWater Harvesting System (UWHS)
E-waste recycling bins
Green complexes
Smart electric sub-meters
Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS)

Promoting Green Commute

To support Singapore’s vision of reducing carbon emissions and encouraging more sustainable ways of commute, we work closely with LTA and agencies to provide the infrastructure for green commute in HDB estates:

Electric Vehicles (EV) charging points at HDB car parks
Dual bicycle racks

Cooling HDB Towns

To keep our living environment cool and comfortable, we are introducing cool coatings on building facades, which can help reduce ambient temperature by up to 2 ºC. Following our successful pilot in Tampines, we will work closely with Town Councils to implement cool coatings islandwide across existing HDB residential developments by 2030.

We are also introducing more extensive greenery and community/ allotment gardens at the top decks of selected multi-storey HDB car parks. Beyond reducing heat gain, urban greenery offers visual relief and beautifies our estates. Community/ allotment gardens can also bring residents with similar interests together to create memories in these shared spaces.