HONG KONG
LEGISLATIVE 香港立法局———————————一九八九年七月十二日
COUNCIL
12 July 1989
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use of electric light for advertising displays and floodlighting. We have also in the past adopted daylight saving hours and even the suspension of night race meetings.
As far as energy conservation in buildings is concerned, a detailed energy utilization study was undertaken on major buildings and installations in the early 1980s. We have since published information on energy conservation in buildings and have made it available to those involved in property development and building management. Furthermore, we are considering the commissioning of a consultancy study to recommend how energy conservation in buildings could best be achieved through legislation.
Sir, we believe that the present energy policy relying largely on the operation of market forces has served Hong Kong well and we intend to continue the current practice.
PROF. POON: Sir, since energy conservation has a direct implication on environmental protection, will the Secretary inform this Council of the environmental effect of curtain walls of buildings?
FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Sir, I think this is rather a technical question relating to the environment that I will defer, if I may, to the Secretary for Lands and Works.
SECRETARY FOR LANDS AND WORKS: Sir, I understand that curtain wall buildings are energy-high in consumption and this is among the reasons why the study proposed and mentioned by the Financial Secretary is now being considered.
MR. PETER WONG: Sir, the Government's action so far has been entirely words. What concrete measures has the Government taken actually to do something about it to set a good example to the public in Hong Kong regarding energy conservation?.
FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Sir, a detailed study as I have mentioned, was undertaken in the early 1980s on buildings and installations and practical effect
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