Secretary for the Environment, Transport & Works, Dr Sarah Liao says the Government has been working on energy efficiency for over a decade and has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 17%.

Speaking at the Energy Efficiency Awards presentation today, Dr Liao said Hong Kong is committed to reducing emissions in its work on energy efficiency.

The Government has proposed the Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme to enhance energy saving. Its first phase will cover refrigerators, air-conditioners and compact fluorescent lamps.

After introduction of the scheme, Hong Kong can save about 150 million units of electricity and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 105,000 tons per annum.

Overwhelming response

The competition attracted 230 entries divided into two categories - Commercial & Residential Buildings, and Schools.

Many entries were innovative energy-saving devices, including an exercise-bike generator in a school, and the use of solar energy for corridor lighting.

In commercial premises, many participants improved their central air-conditioning control and monitoring systems so the temperature and fan speed can be adjusted to suit the needs of various areas.