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The power consumption of an air-conditioning system for a market will be more than that of a MEAT system. A rough estimate indicates that the electricity charge of an air-conditioning system could be higher than that of a MEAT system by 50% to 100%.
ASD already incorporates energy saving concepts in the design of new markets and the administrative measures as outlined in the response to the second part of the question will be implemented as a matter of routine.
The fourth part asks whether the Department has any plan for repair, inspection and replacement of old electrical equipment in order to achieve the goal of energy saving.
Council's facilities are maintained to a high standard and in the maintenance process, outdated electrical equipment is routinely replaced with items which incorporate recent technological innovation and energy efficient principles. The Department would consider the replacement of outdated equipment before the full depreciation has been achieved, if the performance of the equipment is inadequate, unreliable or otherwise unsatisfactory. The Department would also consider replacement if the energy savings would justify the capital expense involved.
The fifth part asks whether the Department has created a 'Green Manager' post to co-ordinate energy saving measures in daily operations.
Under the Green Manager Scheme introduced throughout the Government in late 1993, the Secretary, Urban Services has been appointed as the Green Manager of the Urban Services Department to co-ordinate and implement green housekeeping measures within the Department. He is assisted by four Assistant Green Managers, one from each of the four branches. Guidelines on green housekeeping measures in daily operations including energy conservation, water conservation and economy in the use of office stationery have been issued to all staff,
The sixth part asks about 'environmental auditing' on Council venues and buildings.
The Council has not carried out the kind of environmental audits referred to in this question, although the impact of the surrounding environment on different UC projects has been the subject of consideration and consultation with the Environmental Protection Department for many years. In addition, all Council projects comply with current Government design and construction regulations.
The seventh part asks whether the Council, in the long term, will adopt energy saving designs and measures when building indoor venues.
Wherever possible, such measures are now being considered. Natural ventilation and lighting are the preferred methods in small buildings such as public toilets and are used where site conditions allow. ASD follow relevant
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The power consumption of an air-conditioning system for a market will be more than that of a MEAT system. A rough estimate indicates that the electricity charge of an air-conditioning system could be higher than that of a MEAT system by 50% to 100%.
ASD already incorporates energy saving concepts in the design of new markets and the administrative measures as outlined in the response to the second part of the question will be implemented as a matter of routine.
The fourth part asks whether the Department has any plan for repair, inspection and replacement of old electrical equipment in order to achieve the goal of energy saving.
Council's facilities are maintained to a high standard and in the maintenance process, outdated electrical equipment is routinely replaced with items which incorporate recent technological innovation and energy efficient principles. The Department would consider the replacement of outdated equipment before the full depreciation has been achieved, if the performance of the equipment is inadequate, unreliable or otherwise unsatisfactory. The Department would also consider replacement if the energy savings would justify the capital expense involved.
The fifth part asks whether the Department has created a 'Green Manager' post to co-ordinate energy saving measures in daily operations.
Under the Green Manager Scheme introduced throughout the Government in late 1993, the Secretary, Urban Services has been appointed as the Green Manager of the Urban Services Department to co-ordinate and implement green housekeeping measures within the Department. He is assisted by four Assistant Green Managers, one from each of the four branches. Guidelines on green housekeeping measures in daily operations including energy conservation, water conservation and economy in the use of office stationery have been issued to all staff,
The sixth part asks about 'environmental auditing' on Council venues and buildings.
The Council has not carried out the kind of environmental audits referred to in this question, although the impact of the surrounding environment on different UC projects has been the subject of consideration and consultation with the Environmental Protection Department for many years. In addition, all Council projects comply with current Government design and construction regulations.
The seventh part asks whether the Council, in the long term, will adopt energy saving designs and measures when building indoor venues.
Wherever possible, such measures are now being considered. Natural ventilation and lighting are the preferred methods in small buildings such as public toilets and are used where site conditions allow. ASD follow relevant
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