Singapore is gradually liberalising its electricity market. For the consumer, this new electricity market means more choices about how you buy electricity. It allows market forces to determine the cost of electricity and will lead to improved efficiencies in the power industry.

A direct market consumer is a consumer that buys electricity directly from the wholesale electricity market. This is one of three options you have when you are classified as a contestable consumer.

Contestable status means you have the option to choose how you buy your electricity. As a contestable consumer, you can choose to be any of the following:

• Retailer Consumer: You can switch from SP Services and buy electricity from a licenced retailer (visit Energy Market Authority for list of retailers)
• MSSL Consumer: You can remain with SP Services and buy electricity indirectly from the wholesale market (contact SP Services by phone at 1800 233 8000 or visit SP Services for information)
• Direct Market Consumer: You can buy electricity directly from the wholesale market by registering with EMC. You must hold an electricity licence issued by the EMA for trading electricity in the wholesale market. As a direct market consumer, the electricity you buy must be for your own consumption. You cannot sell this electricity on to others.

There are a number of conditions and obligations you must meet before you can buy electricity directly from the wholesale market. We are committed to nurturing a competitive and efficient wholesale market and are pleased to work with you to explore your options as a direct market consumer.