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Big saving in electricity consumption achieved
The Government has saved $10 million in electricity consumption in 1995 from an 'energy audit programme' which has been introduced since 1993 to enhance the efficiency of air-conditioning, lighting and other electrical installations in selected public buildings.
Under the programme, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) identifies opportunities to reduce electricity consumption and takes action to enhance the efficiency of electrical and mechanical installations.
Saving has been achieved for example through resetting room temperature to higher values in summer, switching off lights and air-conditioning during period of non-uses and re-scheduling the operation of chiller plants.
It is expected the energy saving measures now in place in 21 public buildings will result in an additional saving of $1.2 million this year.
The success in energy saving leads EMSD to set aside $6 million to implement energy saving measures which require major capital investment on 20 government buildings in the next three years.
It also leads the Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee to produce a booklet. entitled "Guidelines on Energy Audit" for wide distribution to related professionals, bulk tariff customers of power companies, property management companies and interested groups.
Based on experience gained in the Energy Audit Programme, the booklet aims to provide useful information to both the public and the professionals on how to achieve saving in electricity consumption.
The booklet is available at the EMSD Energy Efficiency Office at 11th floor, 111 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Tel 2881 1562.
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