COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Purpose · tagline on energy saving, i.e., ... roadshow, competition, targeting at various sectors of the community. A list of such activities

For discussion on SDC Paper No. 04/12 7 June 2012

COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Government response to the Council for Sustainable Development’s Report on “Combating Climate Change: Energy Saving

and Carbon Emission Reduction in Buildings” Purpose This paper sets out the Government response to the Council for Sustainable Development (SDC)’s report on the public engagement on “Combating Climate Change: Energy Saving and Carbon Emission Reduction in Buildings” published on 29 March 2012. Background 2. The SDC launched a public engagement (PE) process in August 2011 to gauge the views of the community and relevant stakeholders on possible incentives, concerns, barriers and potential actions plans on demand-side management of electricity consumption in buildings as part of the boarder effort for combating climate change. The PE has revealed a call from the public for the Government to taking the lead in practicing energy saving, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing education and publicity programmes. The SDC submitted to the Government a report on 29 March, which put forward 30 recommendations to facilitate behaviour change and to promote systemic enhancement. Government response 3. The Government fully recognises the importance of demand-side management of electricity consumption and has been actively promoting energy saving over the years through various policy initiatives and measures. We welcome the SDC report and will take concrete actions to implement all the recommendations therein. Our detailed response to

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the various SDC recommendations are at Annex A. The following areas are particularly important and highlighted in the ensuing paragraphs for Members’ reference - (a) enhancing public education and promotion; (b) providing more information on electricity consumption; (c) promoting carbon audits; (d) continuously enhancing energy efficiency; and (e) promoting green buildings. Some major initiatives and measures undertaken by the Government to promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emission are set out in Annex B for background information. Facilitation of Behaviour Change (a) Enhancing public education and promotion 4. Publicity and public education play a crucial role in our efforts to promote energy saving. We fully agree with the SDC’s recommendation and are launching a territory-wide campaign to encourage energy conservation to instigate behaviour change in the community. On 7 June, a ceremony will be held jointly with the SDC to launch a new logo and tagline on energy saving, i.e., “Energy Saving Begins with Us” or “珍惜資源‧全民節能”, under which we will be working with different sectors, including the business sector, the two power companies, government departments, District Councils and schools, to organize publicity activities targeting at the general community as well as specific groups of audience. 5. As a start, an Energy Saving Charter for shopping malls will be launched in June. Containing electricity used for air conditioning is widely regarded as an effective means to save energy and combat climate change in a city setting like Hong Kong, where electricity consumption accounts for more than two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions. The initiative invites developers and management companies to pledge to maintain the average indoor room temperature at their shopping malls between 24-26°C during the months of June to September 2012. The

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Charter will be displayed at the participating malls to further spread across the message of community-wide participation in energy conservation. 6. This initiative not only provides a timely and positive response to SDC’s call for community-wide efforts to promote energy saving, but also demonstrates a close partnership between Government and the business sector in environmental protection and sustainable development. Response is encouraging; over 80 shopping malls all over the territory will take part in it. 7. Other forms of publicity activities will be organized by various stakeholders to encourage energy saving. These include school talks, public seminars, briefings, exhibitions, out-reach programmes, school visits, on-line educational tools, roadshow, competition, targeting at various sectors of the community. A list of such activities is at Annex C. (b) Providing more information on electricity consumption 8. Electricity bills serve as the primary communication tool between the two power companies with members of the public. They also provide direct feedback to consumers on their consumption patterns. The Government agrees with the recommendations that more information should be provided in electricity bills to enable the public to further understand and hence manage their electricity consumption. We have invited the two power companies to consider how best the recommendations could be taken forward, and received some constructive suggestions. Hong Kong Electric (HK Electric) 9. Customers of HK Electric are currently able to check their monthly electricity consumption profile for the past 24 months online, using smart phones or making enquiry via telephone hotline. To allow domestic customers to better understand their consumption patterns, HK Electric will launch a newly designed electricity bill in mid June 2012. A bar-chart showing the monthly consumption of each domestic customer

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in the past 24 months will be provided. Subject to satisfactory response to the proposed changes, the same changes will be introduced to non-domestic bills. 10. To facilitate domestic customers to better understand their relative performance in energy consumption, the following types of information would also be provided in the new electricity bills -

(i) the average electricity consumption per person per month for HK Electric’s domestic customers; and (ii) the carbon dioxide (CO2) emission per unit of electricity consumed.

The information would allow the customers to benchmark their consumption with the average level and calculate the amount of CO2 emission in relation to their electricity use. CLP 11. CLP has been providing average daily consumption figures of the last 14 historical billing cycles in the format of a bar-chart in the electricity bills for its domestic customers. Since meter reading is done on a bi-monthly basis, customers can read their consumption information over the past 28 months. Similar arrangements have also been adopted for its small business customers. To better facilitate customers to understand their actual consumption, CLP will show the actual average daily consumption figures in the bar-chart starting from mid June 2012. 12. To enable its domestic users to benchmark their consumption with the average consumption, CLP will also provide in the bills for domestic users the average electricity consumption per person per day in Kowloon and New Territories. The figure of CO2 emission per unit of electricity consumed will also be shown in the bills for all customers. CLP will first test out these changes with a group of selected customers in June 2012, with a view to implementing the changes by September 2012. 13. CLP also plans to test out a new “Bill Alert” service, which will advise residential and small business customers when their consumption

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on the current bill exceeds that of the same month last year. This concept is still in development but CLP aims to start testing this out soon and make a decision on its full implementation later this year. (c) Promoting carbon audits 14. Carbon audit provides a baseline indicator for the reported entity to draw up GHG emissions reduction measures, and enables evaluation of the effectiveness of carbon reduction measures and policies introduced. The Government is fully committed to promoting carbon audits and has been taking a lead in conducting carbon audits in Government buildings. Bureaux and departments in new government buildings with construction a floor area of more than 10 000 square metres completed after end 2011 are already required to conduct carbon audits and report the findings in their annual environmental performance reports. 15. To take these efforts further, we will, starting from the latter half of 2012, roll out a 3-year programme to conduct energy-cum-carbon audits in around 120 public buildings and facilities with relatively high level of electricity consumption. Efforts would be made to identify more room for enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emission. We would also explore the possibility of setting up a carbon footprint repository for benchmarking performance among different building users. 16. In respect of public housing, the Housing Authority will conduct carbon audits for 12 domestic blocks which represent the major domestic block types in its property stock. It will then draw up baseline performance of respective building block types with a view to formulating improvement measures to achieve further carbon reduction in all of its domestic premises. 17. We fully agree on the need to encourage the commercial sector and major subvented organizations to practise carbon auditing. With the funding support from the Environment and Conservation Fund, the Hong Kong Productivity Council is rolling out a “CarbonSmart” programme. It provides a subsidy of up to $30,000 on a matching basis to around 200 companies, including office-based operations, retail, catering and other industry sectors, for conducting energy-cum-carbon audits. There will

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also be workshops and sharing sessions under the programme to promote the benefits of such audits and implementation of carbon reduction measures. 18. As regards carbon audits in listed companies, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) is consulting all listed companies on a proposed Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide. One of the suggestions being considered is for companies to report GHG emissions, description of measures to mitigate emissions and reductions achieved. The Government will liaise with HKEx to facilitate the implementation of the GHG reporting recommendation. Systemic Enhancement (d) Continuously enhancing energy efficiency Building Energy Code (BEC) 19. We updated and tightened up the BEC in February 2012. The standards stipulated in this updated edition of the BEC are more stringent than those in the current version promulgated in 2007. In respect of lighting, the standards for offices, restaurants, classrooms, conference rooms and corridors have been tightened by more than 10% as compared with the previous standards. New standards have also been set for energy efficiency of lighting installations at more than 10 new locations, such as building lobbies and lift lobbies, etc. Most of these new standards are comparable with those adopted in Europe, the United States and the Asian Pacific region. 20. We fully agree with the SDC’s recommendation to continuously tighten the minimum energy efficiency standards as stipulated in the BEC with reference to international standards. In this regard, we will proceed with the review of the standards for lighting installations upon commencement of the full operation of the new code in September 2012 with a view to completing and implementing the review by Q4 2013. As regards the other standards stipulated in BEC, we will put them under

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regular review every 3 years. Energy Efficiency Labelling Schemes 21. With a view to encouraging the public to choose more energy efficient appliances, we implemented the MEELS since 2009 by phases. The five electrical appliances covered by the Scheme now represent around 70% of electricity use in residential premises. We note that during the PE, there was much public support for including in the Scheme more household and office electrical appliances. We agree with the SDC’s recommendation to keep the scope of the Scheme under continuous review. In this regard, we will commence a consultancy study later in 2012 to study and identify possible appliances for inclusion in the Scheme having regard to energy consumption and potential of energy saving of the appliances, views of consumers, retailers and importers, as well as overseas practices, etc. They may include household electrical appliances currently covered in the Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme, i.e. TV, electric clothes dryers, electric rice cookers, water heaters, etc. Depending on the outcome of the study, we will formulate further proposal for consultation with the trade. 22. As recommended by the SDC, we will also review the existing grading standard for room air conditioners and refrigerators with regard to such factors as the distribution of the appliances among various existing grades, grading systems adopted overseas, potential energy savings arising from further tightening, etc. Depending on the outcome of the consultancy study, we will draw up further proposal for consultation with the trade. (e) Promoting green buildings 23. The Government has been actively promoting the development of green buildings, through leading by example. Since 2003, seven Government buildings have been rated “Platinum” and another seven with “Gold” rating under the BEAM1 certification system; another 15

1 The Building Environmental Assessment Method (BEAM) is a voluntary assessment system providing independently certified performance ratings for buildings in Hong Kong in order to promote the envcironmental sustainability of buildings. It was launched in 1996 by the BEAM Society.

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buildings under construction are in the pipeline for assessment under BEAM for “Gold” or above rating. Further, since April 2009, all new government buildings with construction floor area exceeding 10 000 square meters are required to attain the second highest rating or above under an internationally or locally recognised building environmental assessment scheme. So far, 13 new Government projects have been registered in the BEAM Plus2 assessment conferred by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), with two of them awarded “Provisional Platinum”. A full list of Government buildings registered or awarded with a BEAM/ BEAM Plus rating since 2003 is at Annex D. 24. Meanwhile, we have been collaborating with the Construction Industry Council to develop a public open space with the theme of “low carbon living”, which includes the construction of a landscaped area and a zero carbon building (ZCB). Scheduled to open by mid 2012, ZCB has adopted a variety of energy-saving, low-carbon building design and technologies with real-life applications in local home and office settings. 25. We fully agree with the SDC’s recommendations to work closely with professional bodies and promote the adoption of green buildings rating and certification system. With the initiation and support of the Government, the HKGBC was established in 2009 as the leading body driving the promotion and creation of green, sustainable buildings and standards throughout Hong Kong. We have been participating actively in the work of HKGBC since then, not least the development and adoption of the BEAM Plus assessment scheme, which recognises and certifies green buildings in Hong Kong. 26. In April 2011, we made it a prerequisite for all new private buildings to register for BEAM Plus certification for the granting of gross floor area concessions for green/amenity features. The initiative has helped attract over 120 private sector projects to register for BEAM Plus assessment. As recommended by SDC, we will conduct a review in the light of operating experience and consider the need to tighten the requirement, e.g. by imposing a minimum classification such as the Bronze rating.

2 BEAM Plus is evolved from earlier versions of BEAM and was first launched in April 2010.

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27. To encourage existing building owners to undertake green performance assessment when carrying out major retrofitting, the HKGBC is driving the development of a new BEAM Plus Interiors certification scheme to cater for the specific needs of existing buildings. The new certification scheme is intended to give due recognition to green achievements in parts of a building undergoing office fit-outs and renovations rather than the whole building as in the assessment of BEAM Plus of Existing Building. We have been participating in the work of the HKGBC Task Force set up for this purpose with a view to having existing government buildings undergo major retrofitting to be assessed under the new certification scheme. 28. Separately, in line with the Government’s policy to accelerate the revitalisation of existing industrial buildings3, the HKGBC is currently developing a set of BEAM Plus guidelines for the relevant revitalisation works to promote the wider adoption of BEAM Plus assessment. To complement these efforts, we will continue to encourage such projects to undertake BEAM Plus assessment. Conclusion 29. The Government is fully committed to promoting energy efficiency and conservation through leading by example and working in close collaboration with various sectors of the community. The SDC’s recommendations are consistent with our work objectives and provide some valuable pointers on how we can enhance our work. We will take concrete actions to implement these recommendations in our ongoing efforts to combat climate change through demand-side management of electricity consumption. Environment Bureau June 2012

3 The Chief Executive announced in his 2009-10 Policy Address new measures to promote revitalisation of older industrial buildings through encouraging redevelopment and wholesale conversion of vacant or under-utilised industrial buildings. The objective is to provide readily available and suitable land and premises to meet Hong Kong's economic and social needs, including the development of higher value-added economic activities, such as the six economic areas identified by the Task Force on Economic Challenges.

Annex A

The Administration’s Response to Recommendations in the

Council for Sustainable Development’s Report on Combating Climate Change: Energy Saving and Carbon Emission Reduction in Buildings

No. Recommendations by the SDC Response and Action

Systemic Enhancement

To Consider Tightening The Building Energy Code (BEC)

1. In order to enhance the energy

efficiency performance in buildings, the

Government should continuously tighten

the statutory minimum energy efficiency

standards for major building services

installations as provided under the BEC

with reference to latest international

standards.

2. The Government should periodically

review and enhance the BEC to align

with advancement of relevant

technology.

With a view to enhancing buildings energy efficiency, the Government published an updated version

of the BEC in February 2012. As compared to the previous version promulgated in 2007 which had

been implemented on a voluntary basis, the standards stipulated in BEC 2012 Edition are more

stringent. They have been developed with reference to the latest developments of relevant

technology and practices in other regions. Most of the new standards are comparable to those

adopted in the USA, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

We will keep the BEC under regular review having regard to the technological advancement,

practices in other overseas regimes and feedbacks of relevant stakeholders. In this regard, we will

proceed with the review of the standards for lighting installations upon commencement of the full

operation of the new code in September 2012 with a view to completing the review and

implementing further improvements by Q4 2013.

As regards the other standards stipulated in BEC, we will put them under review every 3 years.

To Consider Providing Recognition For Buildings Achieving High Energy Efficiency

3. The Government should work more

closely with the professional bodies

The Government has been actively promoting the development of green buildings through, among

other things, leading by example and working closely with professional bodies, such as the Hong Kong

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concerned to further promote green

buildings with reference to overseas

experience.

4. The use of rating/certification system

should be promoted, e.g. through the

development of online building energy

performance benchmarking tool, to

distinguish and recognize green

buildings.

Green Building Council (HKGBC), which has launched the locally developed BEAM Plus Assessment

scheme for rating the green performance of buildings, and industry stakeholders with reference to

overseas experience-

(a) to lead by example, since 2003 seven new Government buildings have been rated “Platinum” under

BEAM and another seven with “Gold” rating. Fifteen other Government buildings under construction

are in the pipeline for assessment under BEAM for “Gold” or above rating. Furthermore, it was

made a requirement in April 2009 that all new Government buildings with construction floor area

exceeding 10 000 square metres should aim to attain the second highest rating in a local or overseas

assessment system, including BEAM Plus Assessment conferred by the HKGBC. Since the

promulgation of BEAM Plus in April 2010, 13 new Government projects have been registered under

the new rating scheme. Among these buildings, the Cruise Terminal Building in Kai Tak

Development and the temporary office accommodation for the Pre-Kowloon East Development Office

are among the projects which have obtained ”Provisional Platinum” rating under BEAM Plus;

(b) we have been collaborating with the Construction Industry Council to develop a public open space

with the theme of “low carbon living”. The development includes the construction of a landscaped

area and a zero carbon building (ZCB). Scheduled to open by mid 2012, ZCB has adopted a variety of

energy-saving, low-carbon building design and technologies with real-life applications in local home

and office settings, with a view to increasing public awareness and support of low carbon sustainable

living;

(c) in order to promote the development of green buildings in the private sector, the Government issued

new Practice Notes for Authorized Persons, Registered Structural Engineers and Registered

Geotechnical Engineers in January 2011 to promulgate the requirement for all new private buildings to

register for BEAM Plus certification as additional prerequisites for the granting of gross floor area

concessions for green/ amenity features in proposed developments;

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(d) the Government has been actively participating in activities of the HKGBC since its inauguration in

2009 together with other allied professional bodies to support the accomplishment of its strategic trust

under the “6As”, i.e. Accreditation, Assessment, Award, Advocacy, Accelerate and Advance;

(e) we have been taking part in various international events to promote exchange and sharing of

experiences with other overseas regimes. For instance, the Secretary for Development led Hong Kong

delegations to attend the World Conference on Sustainable Building held in Helsinki in 2011 to

advocate the role of HKGBC to become the leading body in sustainable buildings both locally and

internationally. Government representatives also join representatives of other professional bodies to

participate in overseas visits such as the visit to Tokyo on Green Building Policies and Practices in

June 2012 organized by the HKGBC for keeping local professionals abreast of the latest green building

technologies and applications.

We will continue to work closely with the professional bodies concerned to further promote green

buildings with reference to overseas experience.

5. The use of BEAM Plus for Existing

Buildings promulgated by the Hong

Kong Green Building Council should be

promoted to facilitate more retrofitting

projects in existing buildings to

undertake assessment on green building

performance.

In order to encourage existing building owners to introduce more green features into their premises

when carrying out major retrofitting, the HKGBC is driving the development of a new BEAM Plus

Interiors certification scheme to cater for the specific needs for assessing the performance of existing

buildings. The new certification scheme is intended to give due recognition to green achievements

in parts of a building undergoing office fit-outs and renovations rather than the whole building as in

the assessment of BEAM Plus of Existing Building. The HKGBC has set up a Task Force to

oversee the development of the new rating tool. The Government has been participating in the work

of the Task Force with a view to bringing existing government buildings with major retrofitting for

assessment under the new certification scheme.

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In line with the Government’s policy to accelerate the revitalization of industrial buildings, the

HKGBC has issued a Green Guide on Revitalising Industrial Buildings, aiming at providing

preliminary introduction on the BEAM Plus green building label and energy saving measures. The

HKGBC is developing a set of BEAM Plus guidelines for the revitalization works to promote the

wider adoption of BEAM Plus assessment. The conversion of vacant or under-utilised industrial

buildings for other more gainful uses is itself a sustainable way to reduce waste and conserve natural

resources. We have taken one step further by encouraging these conversion projects to receive

certification by BEAM Plus Assessment.

6. The Government should use the energy

data collected through the mandatory

energy audit as required under the

Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance

to build up a database which could help

establish a benchmark for building

operators/occupiers to make reference to

in identifying improvement potential

among buildings of similar operation

and physical characteristics.

The BEEO will come into full operation on 21 September 2012, which will require central building

services installations of commercial buildings and commercial portion of composite buildings to

carry out energy audits once every ten years. Energy data from relevant mandatory energy audits

will be collected for establishment of a building energy database. Preparatory work will commence

later this year for its establishment in anticipation of the arrival of the first batch of energy data from

mandatory energy audits of commercial buildings in late 2013.

7. The Government should review the

effectiveness of the existing Gross Floor

Area (GFA) concession arrangement in

the light of the experience gained after a

reasonable number of projects have been

completed, and consider whether it is

necessary to tighten the requirement e.g.

Among a package of measures to foster a quality and sustainable built environment that took effect

on 1 April 2011, the Government imposed a requirement on BEAM Plus certification as a

prerequisite to seek GFA concessions for green and amenity features and non-mandatory features.

While we do not mandate the rating obtained, the Buildings Department will publicise the

information on assessment results on its website after the issue of occupation permit.

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by imposing a minimum classification

of Bronze rating under the BEAM Plus

for new building development to be

eligible for GFA concession.

The new requirement has come into effect for only a year. So far, no development project that is

subject to the new requirement has been completed. Therefore, in the absence of assessment ratings

available, the effectiveness of the new requirement has yet to be assessed.

We agree with the recommendation to conduct a review in the light of the experience gained after a

reasonable number of projects have been completed, and consider whether it is necessary to tighten

the requirement, e.g. by imposing a minimum classification such as the Bronze rating, to give green

building initiatives a bigger push in the private sector.

To Explore Extension Of The Application Of The Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MEELS)

8. The Government should conduct

continuous review to cover more

appliances under MEELS. When

identifying additional types of electrical

appliances for mandatory labelling

under the MEELS, the Government

should take into account such relevant

considerations as technical factors, e.g.

assessment of the energy consumption

and potential energy saving of the

appliances; and education and

awareness-raising purpose, e.g. covering

appliances that are widely used.

Phases 1 and 2 of MEELS have been implemented since November 2009 and September 2011

respectively. 5 types of common household appliances are covered, which altogether account for

67 % of electricity use in residential units. We will keep the coverage of the Scheme under periodic

review with a view to including more appliances. In this regard, a consultancy will be commissioned

later this year, which will study and identify some possible appliances for inclusion in the Scheme

having regard to the energy consumption and potential of energy saving of the various appliances,

views of consumers, retailers and importers, overseas practices, international testing standards, local

testing facilities, etc. Such potential candidates include household electrical appliances currently

covered in VEELS i.e. electric clothes dryers, electric rice cookers, electric storage water heaters &

TV. The study is expected to be completed in the second half of 2013. Depending on the outcome

of the study, we will formulate further proposal for consultation with the trade.

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9. The Government should step up

publicity and education on the MEELS

to enable consumers in general to have

better access to energy saving

information and make informed choices

of energy-efficient appliances.

We have been conducting various publicity activities including TV and radio APIs, promotion at

public media, pamphlets and posters, school exhibitions etc. Publicity materials have also been

made available at EMSD website and the Education Path at EMSD HQs. We will consider different

channels to raise the public awareness of the MEELS. In this regard, a dedicated website on

MEELS will be launched in the third quarter of 2012 to further promote public awareness of MEELS

and encourage consumers to select more energy efficient electrical appliances.

To Consider Updating and Reviewing The Energy Efficiency Grading Levels For Room Air Conditioners And Refrigerators Under The MEELS

10. The Government should periodically

review and update the grading standard

of the room air conditioners and

refrigerators under the MEELS with

reference to the latest international

advancement in technology.

In the consultancy study mentioned in item 8 above, we will also review the existing grading

standard for room air conditioners and refrigerators with regard to such factors as the distribution of

the appliances among various existing grades, grading systems adopted overseas, potential energy

savings arising from further tightening, etc. Depending on the outcome of the consultancy study, we

will draw up further proposal for consultation with the trade.

To Explore the Way Forward of Phasing Out Energy-Inefficient Incandescent Light Bulbs

11. The Government should take into

account public’s views gathered during

the SDC’s public engagement process

and its own public consultation on

phasing out energy-inefficient ILBs in

deciding on the best way to take the

proposal forward.

We are currently considering the views received during SDC’s public engagement process and the

public consultation on the restriction of sale of energy-inefficient incandescent light bulbs in mapping

out the way forward.

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To Promote Green Procurement and the Use of Energy-efficient Electrical Installations/Appliances

12. The Government should take the lead in

procuring and using energy-efficient

appliances and set good examples in

showcasing the electricity/cost saving in

using such appliances.

The Government has been taking the lead to adopt a green procurement policy in order to encourage

the business sector to follow. We have developed green specifications for more than 100 items

commonly used by government bureaux and departments. Various bureaux and departments are

encouraged to adopt the respective green specifications in their procurement of goods and services as

far as practicable. All household appliances and office equipment under the MEELS or Voluntary

Energy Labelling Schemes have already been included in the list, with the relevant specifications set

at the highest level. We would keep in view relevant developments and update the green products

list as appropriate.

Facilitation of Behaviour Change

Energy/Carbon Audit

13. The Government should take the lead to

conduct carbon audit in public facilities

to showcase the benefits of conducting

carbon audit. The Government should

start collecting data for conducting

carbon audit with a view to publishing

the audit results in one to three years’

time, depending on the scale of

operation of the facilities.

The Government is in support of conducting carbon audits at public facilities. Bureaux and

departments are required to carry out carbon audits on all new government buildings with

construction floor area of more than 10,000 m2 completed after 2011 and report the findings in their

annual environmental performance reports. Also, existing government buildings with construction

floor area of more than 10,000 m2 are encouraged to carry out regular carbon audits to track the

effectiveness of GHG reduction efforts, and include the carbon audit results and findings in their

annual environmental performance reports. Also, we have committed to carrying out carbon audit

on the new Central Government Complex at Tamar when it comes into full operation.

Action is also being undertaken by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and Electrical

and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) to carry out energy-cum-carbon audits for some 120

public buildings and facilities with relatively high levels of electricity consumption in the coming

three years. Efforts would be made to identify more room for enhancing energy efficiency and

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reducing carbon emission. We would also explore the possibility of setting up a carbon footprint

repository for benchmarking performance among different building users.

14. The Housing Authority should conduct

carbon audit for the common areas of

public rental housing blocks to

demonstrate potential electricity and

cost savings. Premises under the home

ownership scheme should also be

encouraged to follow suit.

The Housing Authority (HA) has been actively promoting various green initiatives. Since August

2008, it has conducted carbon audits for five premises, including two office buildings, one shopping

centre and two domestic blocks. To enhance carbon emission reductions, improvement areas have

been identified and implemented in subsequent years and the results are encouraging.

As a further step to promote carbon audits, HA has extended the exercise to another 12 domestic

blocks (representing the major domestic block types in HA property stock) from April 2012 onwards.

The baseline performance of respective building block types will be formulated after the 12-month

period. Based on the results, HA will study and formulate improvement measures to achieve further

electricity saving in all its domestic premises.

Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) units are privately owned and managed by their own incorporated

owners. There are already several HOS housing estates that have carried out carbon audits in

response to the Government’s calls, and some of them have obtained Carbon “Less” certificates

under the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence. The Government will continue to

promote carbon audit practices and offer support to the community, including residential housing

estates under the HOS.

15. Major subvented public bodies (e.g.

universities and hospitals) should also

actively consider conducting carbon

audit.

We fully agree that subvented public bodies should be encouraged to carry out carbon audits at their

buildings. To this end, the EPD embarked on the “Green Hong Kong • Carbon Audit” Campaign in

July 2008 and approached various universities, hospitals and welfare organizations to encourage

them to conduct carbon audits. So far, eleven universities and hospitals have joined this initiative

and conducted carbon audits.

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To take our efforts further, we will identify other major subvented organizations and encourage them

to conduct carbon audits for their operation and activities. We will also continue to provide support

and facilitation to our Green Partners on conducting carbon audits.

16. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange should

explore how their on-going initiatives on

Environmental, Social and Governance

(ESG) could incorporate conduct of

carbon audit and/or undertaking of

environmental or sustainability reporting

with a view to driving for the best

practice requirement for listed

companies.

We recognize the efforts undertaken by listed companies in conducting carbon audits. We

understand that HKEx is at present working on an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Reporting Guide (the ESG Guide). Greenhouse gas emissions, description of measures to mitigate

emissions and reductions achieved have been suggested to be reported. Listed companies are being

consulted on the suggestion and the Government will further discuss with HKEx on the consultation

findings. We will also encourage listed companies to conduct carbon audits and publish their

results, while continuing our efforts to provide support to private companies on carbon auditing and

reduction.

17. The Government should encourage

carbon audit among general businesses

and SMEs should also be more

incentivized to do energy audit as the

results of energy audits are conducive to

reducing electricity costs.

We embarked on the “Green Hong Kong • Carbon Audit” Campaign in July 2008 to promote carbon

audits to businesses, including SMEs, and provide technical support and facilitation to Green

Partners on conducting carbon audits. So far, more than 280 organisations from different sectors

including SMEs have been enrolled as our Green Partners and committed to carry out carbon audits

and other activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

To encourage local enterprises to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, with

funding support by the Environment and Conservation Fund, the Hong Kong Productivity Council

together with major local trade organizations will carry out a “CarbonSmart” programme in the

coming three years. To incentivize private enterprises, in particular SMEs, to conduct

energy-cum-carbon audits, the “CarbonSmart” programme features a funding scheme which will

provide matching fund of up to $30,000 to around 200 companies, including office-based operations,

retail, catering and other industry sectors to conduct such audits. There will also be workshops and

sharing sessions under the programme to promote the benefits of energy-cum-carbon audits and

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implementation of carbon reduction measures. The Government will continue to provide support to

facilitate the implementation of the “CarbonSmart” programme.

Better Understanding Of Your Energy Consumption

18. The two power companies should

explore means to enhance the public’s

understanding of their own electricity

consumption patterns through

informative and user-friendly electricity

bills in both paper-based and electronic

format. 19. The two power companies should

consider the provision of relevant

information, such as electricity

consumption per capita in Hong Kong

or per floor area, and carbon emission

per unit of consumption, to facilitate the

public in better understanding their

relative performance in energy

consumption.

HK Electric’s customers are currently able to check their monthly electricity consumption profile for

the past 24 months by logging in online accounts, using smart phones or making enquiry via

telephone hotline. To allow domestic customers to better understand their consumption patterns,

HK Electric will launch a newly designed electricity bill in mid-June 2012. A bar chart showing the

monthly consumption of the domestic customers in the past 24months will be printed. Subject to

satisfactory response to the proposed changes, the same changes will be introduced to non-domestic

bills.

To facilitate domestic customers to better understand their relative performance in energy

consumption, two boxes showing (1) the average electricity consumption per person per month for

HK Electric’s domestic customers and (2) the carbon dioxide (CO2) emission per unit of electricity

consumed will be included in HK Electric’s new bills to be launched, which would allow the

customers to benchmark their consumption with the average level and calculate the amount of the

CO2 emission in relation to their electricity use.

Online tools have also been provided on HK Electric website for domestic customers to evaluate

their electricity consumption and offer tips for them to reduce consumption.

CLP has been providing average daily consumption figures of the last 14 historical billing cycles in

the format of a bar-chart in the electricity bills for its domestic customers. Since meter reading is

done on a bi-monthly basis, customers can read their consumption information over the past 28

months. Similar arrangements have also been adopted for its small business customers. To better

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facilitate customers to understand their actual consumption, CLP will show the actual average daily

consumption figures in the bar-chart starting from mid-June 2012.

To enable its domestic users to benchmark their consumption with the average consumption, CLP

will also provide in the bills for domestic users the average electricity consumption per person per

day in Kowloon and New Territories. The figure of carbon dioxide (CO2) emission per unit of

electricity consumed will also be shown in the bills of all customers. CLP will first test out these

changes with a group of selected customers in June 2012, with a view to implementing the changes

no later than September 2012.

CLP also plans to test out a new “Bill Alert” service which will advise residential and small business

customers when their consumption on the current bill exceeds that of the same month last year.

This concept is still in development but CLP aims to start testing this out soon and make a decision

on its full implementation later this year.

CLP has introduced an online tool, “Eco Optimiser”, to help domestic customers benchmark their

energy consumption with that of similar families. CLP has also designed dedicated programme to

assist small and medium enterprises, non-government organisations and other commercial users who

consume more energy to implement energy efficiency and conservation measures in their buildings

as well as providing advice on the best electrical appliances and equipments. CLP will explore

ways to further promote these tools to its customers, including adding a reference at the paper bills.

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More Use Of Building Energy Efficiency Management Systems

20. The Government should further promote

the use of building energy efficiency

management systems. 21. The Government should serve as a role

model to showcase building energy

efficiency management systems in

achieving better energy performance for

the private sector.

We agreed on the need to promote the use Building Management System (BMS), which can help

promote energy efficiency in buildings. The Government has been taking the lead in this regard.

Since 2005, we have been installing BMS in some 60 capital works projects, including Tamar

Development Project and Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Building.

22. Facilitation programmes should be

organised to enhance the visibility of

building energy efficiency management

systems in the market to encourage the

use of such systems. Such

programmes should highlight the

importance and benefits of incorporating

the building energy efficiency

management systems during the

planning and design stage of building

construction.

EMSD has been promoting the uses of BMS as an energy management tool in different seminars for

various trades and professional organizations. We would continue organize different facilitation

programmes and other publicity activities to encourage the use of such systems.

The Construction Industry Council is developing a “zero-carbon’ building at Kowloon Bay for

completion by mid 2012. The building will serve as an education centre for organized/guided visits

to facilitate the visitors to understand building energy management system as well as other

state-of-the-art energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.

23. The Government should explore more

energy efficiency measures to reduce

electricity use in air conditioning, e.g.

guidelines on indoor temperatures

An Energy Saving Charter will be launched this summer to encourage private developers to maintain

the average indoor room temperature between 24-26 ºC at shopping malls under their ownership or

management during June to September.

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control, setting a higher temperature in

computer server rooms, data centres,

etc. Such measures should be

promulgated to the private sector to

drive for improved energy efficiency in

the use of air conditioning.

The Government (OCGIO) has also recently updated the “Data Centre Site Preparation Guidelines”

(G36), “Practice Guide to IT Operations Management” and “Green Data Centre Practices” to

incorporate an extension in the operating temperature for Data Centres from“21 ± 3oC” to “23 ± 3oC .

The updated guidelines and practices have been uploaded to Government Intranet website for

reference by bureaux and departments. The “Green Data Centre Practices＂ has also been

uploaded to OGCIO Internet website for sharing with the industry.

Furthermore, a dedicated webpage on energy efficiency measures will be launched later this year to

share relevant best practices with data centre operators.

Promote Adoption Of Energy-Efficient Electrical Appliances Among The Trades

24. The Government should further promote

local research and development of

energy-efficient electrical appliances.

25. The Government should encourage

green investments on research and

development for energy-efficient

appliances through various funding

schemes.

The Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) was set up in 1999 to provide funding support for local

universities, research institutes and companies to conduct applied R&D projects which contribute to

upgrading of innovation and technology. No ceiling on the number of projects funded under ITF

each year or restriction on the technology areas/industry sectors involved has been set Over the

years, we have funded more than 1 700 R&D projects under ITF, of which 160 of them are related to

environmental protection (e.g. LED lighting, renewable energies, etc.) at a total funding of $329

million.

The Government has also set up R&D Centres to drive and coordinate applied R&D in selected focus

areas. Individual R&D Centres have undertaken projects which are related to renewable energies or

energy-efficient areas such as photovoltaic technologies for application in solar panels, electronics,

packaging and optics technologies for LED lighting, etc.

In April 2010, the Government introduced the R&D Cash Rebate Scheme to reinforce the research

culture among companies and encourage them to establish stronger partnership with local research

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institutions. The Scheme covers applied R&D projects funded by ITF and those conducted by

companies in partnership with local designated research institutions. Since February 2012, the level

of cash rebate has been increased from 10% to 30%.

26. The Government should further enhance

the accessibility to information on

energy-efficient appliances with a view

to enhancing the awareness of such

appliances among the public and the

trades.

The Government will continue to promote the adoption of energy-efficient electrical appliances

through various communication channels. A dedicated website on MEELS will be launched in the

third quarter this year to further promote public awareness of MEELS and encourage consumers to

select more energy efficient electrical appliances.

Electricity Tariff Structure Review

27. The Government and the power

companies should further review the

tariff structure with a view to promoting

energy conservation. More study and

discussion is required to agree on the

objectives to be achieved, and all

relevant considerations should be taken

into account in the upcoming 2013 tariff

review.

Both power companies would conduct further engagement of stakeholders to assess whether and how

different types of tariff structures would promote energy conservation and/or reduce maximum

demand, and to arrive at consensus with different sectors as far as possible. The exercise is planned

to be commenced this summer, with a view to concluding preliminary views before the 2013 tariff

review. The Government will keep in view the result of the power companies’ stakeholders

engagement and further development in this issue.

28. In the meantime, the power companies

should continue to enhance existing

programmes to support energy saving

and efficiency among end-users.

HEC will continue to enhance its existing energy efficiency and conservation programmes. Besides

providing free energy audit service to commercial and industrial customers, HEC also provides

online interactive programmes and a carbon calculator for all customers to gauge their electricity

consumption and carbon footprint. HEC will also continue to organise publicity activities such as

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school talks and power station open days to enhance public awareness on energy saving.

CLP has formulated energy efficiency and conservation promotion plans including new initiatives

targeting at different customer sectors. For example, a liberal studies web-based education kit for

secondary school students has been developed. CLP also promotes energy saving measures and

technology through its Energy Efficiency Exhibition Centre.

The Government will continue to work closely with the two power companies in promoting energy

efficiency across the territory.

Other Issues

29.

The Government should launch more

intensive public education and

awareness programmes to widen and

deepen the general awareness of the

public about the relevance of climate

change to the community –

‧ on the commercial side, more

educational work targeted at SMEs

should be pursued; and

‧ as for the general public,

consideration should be given to

launching a territory-wide

campaign to encourage energy

conservation to instigate behaviour

The Government will launch a territory-wide campaign to encourage community participation in

energy saving. A new logo and tagline, “Energy saving begins with us” (“珍惜資源，全民節能”)

will be launched, and various stakeholders including the business sector, the two power companies,

various government departments, District Councils, schools, will be mobilized to organize energy

saving campaign under the central theme of community participation in promoting saving energy.

As a start, an Energy Saving Charter will be launched in June, under which participating developers

will voluntarily pledge to maintain the average indoor room temperature between 24-26°C during the

months of June to September 2012 at the shopping malls under their ownership or management.

The Charter will be displayed at the participating shopping malls.

Meanwhile, various publicity activities will be organized by various stakeholders to encourage

energy saving. These include school talks, public seminars, briefings, trade-specific talks,

exhibitions, out-reach programmes, visits to education paths, on-line educational tools, competition,

training activities, etc., which will target at various sectors of the community. A list of the major

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change in the community.

activities to be launched in the second half of 2012 is attached at Annex C.

The Environment and Conservation Fund has been providing funding to non-profit making

organizations to organise educational and promotional activities on energy at the district level.

District-wide programmes are being organized in North District, Tai Po, Wong Tai Sin, etc.

As mentioned above, through the new initiative of “CarbonSmart” programme, we will be

encouraging the business sector, SMEs in particular, to conduct carbon audits..

30.

The Government should continue to

look into the matter of external lighting

taking into account all relevant

considerations.

The Government is well aware of the increasing concern over possible light nuisance and energy

wastage problems that may be caused by external lighting installations. It promulgated the

“Guidelines on Industry Best Practices for External Lighting Installations” in January 2012 to

provide lighting installations owners with good practices on design, installation and operation of

external lighting installations. A Task Force has been established to consider and advise the

Government on how to tackle external lighting issues in Hong Kong. The Government will take

into account the recommendations of the Task Force when available in deciding on the way forward.

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Annex B

Major initiatives and measures undertaken by the Government

in promoting energy saving and carbon emission reduction The Government is fully committed to promoting energy saving and carbon emission reduction. Various initiatives and measures have been implemented in this regard:- (a) in respect of buildings energy efficiency, we enacted the Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance in November 2010 to require mandatory compliance of building installations with the Building Energy Code (BEC). The Ordinance will be put into full operation in September 2012; (b) to pave the way for the full implementation of the Ordinance, we further tightened up the energy efficiency standards stipulated in BEC in February 2012; (c) the Buildings Energy Efficiency Funding Schemes were launched in April 2009 to encourage building owners to undertake carbon-cum-audits and energy improvement projects in their buildings; (d) we implemented in phases the Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labeling Scheme (MEELS) to promote the use of more energy efficient electrical appliances; (e) in terms of infrastructural facilities, a District Cooling System is being constructed in the Kai Tak Development area to provide centralized and more energy efficient air-conditioning service to the non-domestic developments in the area; (f) various initiatives have been undertaken to promote carbon audits in various sectors; (g) to lead by example, we set the target of reducing the power consumption of government buildings by 5% during the five years from

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2009-2010 to 2013-2014 with 2007-2008 as the base year. Through the concerted efforts of various bureaux and departments, we are on track in meeting this target; electricity consumption of government buildings in 2010-2011 decreased by 7.5% as compared to the figures in 2007-2008 based on the same operating environment; (h) financially, more than $600 million was allocated over the past few years to carry out improvement works to enhance energy efficiency of Government buildings and public facilities; and (i) since 2005, all new Government buildings as well as major retrofitting and renovation projects in public buildings are required to comply with the prevailing BEC. Where appropriate, they must also incorporate energy efficient features and renewable energy technologies into their design. In the same vein, we promulgated in April 2009 a comprehensive target-based environmental performance framework for new and existing Government buildings, which sets targets in various environmental aspects, such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, indoor air quality and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Annex C

Planned Publicity on Energy Efficiency and Conservation from June 2012 to March 2013 (as at May 2012)

Tentative Date

Organiser Publicity activities Target groups

26 Jun 2012

Electrical and Mechanical

Services Department

(EMSD)

Annual public seminar on “energy efficiency and conservation” at Hong Kong Central Library to provide up-to-date energy efficiency technology, housekeeping measures and experience sharing on energy efficiency & conservation (EE&C) and statutory requirements of the Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance (BEEO).

General Public

Jun 2012 Hong Kong Observatory

Publicity activities to raise the awareness of the community of the impact of energy conservation on climates changes, e.g. Community Weather Information Network (Co-WIN) initiative.

Students

Jun – Sep 2012

EMSD Trade seminars to provide detailed information on Schemes of Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MEELS) and Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme (VEELS) to enhance better understanding of the Schemes, and statutory requirements of air-conditioning equipment efficiency of the BEEO.

Electrical appliances suppliers and retailers, trade associations

Jun - Sep 2012

CLP Promotion of “Eco Optimizer”, an energy assessment tool for residential customers, in public housing estates to encourage usage of the tool and start green living through energy efficiency talks, reaching out to residents of public housing estates and private developments.

Residents at public housing

Jun - Dec 2012

CLP EE&C exhibitions at Eco Home at Mongkok to showcase EE&C concept, technology and application.

General public

Jun - Dec 2012

CLP Liberal studies seminars for teachers for promoting “LS-energy.hk” e-learning kit (https://www.ls-energy.hk/) and liberal studies contest for students to promote energy efficiency education among secondary students.

Students

Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

Council on Sustainable

Development (SDC)

School talks and workshops with the theme of energy efficiency and conservation under the Sustainable Development School Outreach Programme.

Students

Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

EMSD School exhibitions to promote energy labels & MEELS and to encourage the use of energy efficient appliances

Students

Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

EMSD Guided tours to the Education Path on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies at EMSD HQs .

General public and students

Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

EMSD Outreach educational programme to visit schools and youth centres to promote energy efficiency and conservation message and to induce behaviour change

Students

Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

EMSD Briefing sessions to provide detailed information on BEEO to enhance better understanding of the Ordinance and the requirements.

Various stakeholders, government departments, professional bodies, consultants and contractors

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Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

EMSD E&M Young Ambassador Programme to promote E&M safety and energy efficiency. Participants can help promote EE&C after taking part in on-line training.

Students

Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

EMSD Publicity on “energy efficiency and conservation” under the theme “Energy saving begins with us” through media, internet, leaflet and public/trade seminars to share practical cases/experience on behaviour change to conserve electricity.

General public

Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

EMSD Talks and briefings to be delivered at various occasions such as conferences, seminars etc to promote EE&C, EE technologies and renewable energy application.

Various stakeholders and professional bodies

Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

EMSD Distribution of pamphlets on EE technologies, energy label, energy saving tips for home & office, etc. to provide practical guide on application of energy efficiency technology, energy saving measures and better selection of energy efficient appliances in daily lives.

General public and various stakeholders

Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

EMSD To promote EE&C and renewable energy application through websites and publication “EnergyWits”.


Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

CLP Powerwise programme – Green Studio (a mobile publicity vehicle), roadshow, seminars and liberal studies education kit, etc. to promote energy efficiency and disseminate messages on EE&C.

Education sector and general public

Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

CLP Organised visits to two Business Centres at Sham Shui Po and Yuen Long, etc. to provide advice on energy efficiency solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) customers.

SMEs, and E&M contractors

Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

CLP & HK Electric

Organised visits to the Energy Efficiency Exhibition Centre at Sham Shui Po of CLP and Smart Power Centre at North Point of HK Electric to promote energy efficiency technologies and products.

SMEs, NGO, Engineering professionals, property management companies, etc.

Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

CLP & HK Electric

HK Electric’s and CLP’s joint on-going sponsorship for the maintenance of the “Energy Efficiency Centre” in Hong Kong Science Museum to promote energy efficiency education.

General public

Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

HK Electric Smart Power Campaign and a series of activities to promote energy efficiency, such as competitions, roving exhibitions, school talks, open days at Lama Power Station and Lamma Winds.

Students

Jun 2012 – Mar 2013

HK Electric Promotion of the Education Kit on “Energy Technology in Hong Kong” through the web link of Green Power to disseminate information on electricity generation technologies and their impacts.

Students

Jul - Sep 2012

EMSD Launch of a new website to promote Energy Label, MEELS and VEELS


Jul – Sep 2012

Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong

Airport Authority, MTR Corporation and Urban Renewal

Authority

Various events such as technical seminars and visits to promote energy efficiency

Property management companies and Professional bodies

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17 Jul & 5 Sep 2012

Hong Kong Productivity

Council

Courses on energy efficiency under the “Quality Restaurant Environmental Management Scheme”

Catering trade

Sep 2012 Water Supplies Department

(WSD)

Annual seminar to promote water conservation

General public

Sep – Oct 2012

EMSD Annual publication of Hong Kong End use data book to provide a comprehensive view of the energy consumption situation in Hong Kong

Academia and various stakeholders, professional bodies and consultants

Nov 2012 EMSD E&M Safety and Energy Efficiency Carnival and pre-carnival activities to promote E&M safety and energy efficiency messages

General Public

Dec 2012 WSD

Open day for Ma On Shan Water Treatment Plant to introduce water treatment works as well as promoting water and energy efficiency & conservation to the public

General Public

Late 2012 or early 2013

SDC A business conference to promote the theme of energy efficiency and conservation at corporate level

Business sector

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Annex D

Government Buildings which Have Achieved the Second Highest Rating or Above under BEAM Assessment

Item Certified Date Name of Building/project Rating

New Buildings 4/03 pilot version

1 Aug 2006 NT South Police HQ Platinum

New Buildings 4/04 version

2 July 2008 Tsun Wen Road / Leung Shun Street Rehabilitation Complex, Tuen Mun

Gold

3 Aug 2008 Radiotherapy Centre & Accident & Emergency Department, Princess Margaret Hospital

Platinum

4 Sep 2008 Penny’s Bay Fire Station, Ambulance Depot and Police Post Complex

Platinum

5 Apr 2009 ICAC HQ Platinum

6 Aug 2009 Stanley Municipal Services Building Platinum

7 Jun 2010 Residential Training Complex for Juveniles in Tuen Mun

Gold

8 Aug 2010 Redevelopment of Staff Quarters for Establish of Rehabilitation Block at Tuen Mun Hospital

Gold

9 Feb 2011 Indoor recreation centre, community hall cum library in Area 17, Tung Chung, Lantau

Gold

10 May 2011 Customs Headquarters Building at Tin Chiu Street, North Point

Platinum

11 July 2011 Prince of Wales Hospital – Extension Block Gold

12 Oct 2011 Improvement of Facilities in Block B of Castle Peak Hospital for Relocation of Siu Lam Hospital Gold

13 Mar 2012 The Second Secondary School at the Development near Choi Wan Road and Jordan Valley Platinum

14 Apr 2012 A General Out-patient Clinic, an Integrated Community Mental Health Support Services Centre and a Long Stay Care Home in Tin Shui Wai Area 109.

Gold

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Government Buildings Registered under BEAM and BEAM Plus Assessment

Item Year submitted for Assessment

Name of Building/project Present Status

BEAM version 4/04

1 2008 Tamar Development Project In progress

Provisional Platinum

2 2009 Expansion of Tseung Kwan O Hospital In progress

Provisional Gold

3 2009 New Civil Aviation Department Headquarters

In progress


4 2009 Redevelopment of Victoria Park Swimming Pool Complex

In progress

Provisional Gold

5 2009 Sports Centre and Community Hall in Area 101, Tin Shui Wai

In progress


6 2009 District Open Space, Sports Centre and Library in Area 74, TKO

In progress

7 2009 TKO Town Park, Indoor Velodrome cum Sports Centre


8 2010 Special School for Student with Physically Disability in Area 16, Tuen Mun

In progress

Provisional Gold

9 2010 North Lantau Hospital Phase I Provisional Platinum

10 2010 Construction of an Annex Building at the Ko Shan Theatre

Provisional Gold

11 2010 Redevelopment of Kwun Tong Swimming Pool Complex and Kwun Tong Recreation Ground

In progress

Provisional Gold

12 2010 Joint-user complex at Bailey Street, To Kwa Wan Reclamation

In progress


13 2010 Lam Tin North Municipal Services BuildingIn progress


14 2010 Public library and indoor recreation centre in Area 3, Yuen Long

In progress


15 2010 A Rank and File Quarters for Immigration Department at Wo Yip Hop Road

In progress


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Item Year submitted for Assessment

Name of Building/project Present Status

BEAM Plus for New Buildings

1 2011

Temporary Office Accommodation for

Kowloon East Development Office cum

Information Kiosk

In progress


2 2010

Redevelopment of Departmental Quarters

for Customs and Excise Department at Tsing

Chau Street and Lee Kung Street, Hung

Hom

In progress

3 2010

Cruise Terminal Building and Ancillary

Facilities for the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal

Development

In progress


4 2011 Construction of Fire Station cum Ambulance

Facility at Cheung Yip Street, Kowloon BayIn progress

5 2011 Redevelopment of Ex-Fire Services Married

Quarters in Fu Tei, Tuen Mun In progress

6 2012 Construction of Trade and Industry Tower in

Kai Tak Development Area In progress

7 2011

Design and Construction of Fire Services

Training School cum Driving Training

School at Pak Shing Kok, Area 78, Tseung

Kwan O

In progress

8 2011 A 30-classroom Primary School at Kai Tak

Development, Kowloon (Site 1A-3) In progress

9 2011 A 30-classroom Primary School at Kai Tak

Development, Kowloon (Site 1A-4) In progress

10 2011 Indoor Recreation Centre in Shatin 14B In progress

11 2011 Design and Construction of Redevelopment

of Tai Lam Centre for Women In progress

12 2011 Indoor Recreation Centre in Area 4, Tsing Yi In progress

13 2011 Cross District Community Cultural Centre

in Lower Ngau Tau Kok, Kwun Tong In progress

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