Promote Energy Conservation by Power Companies Under the new Scheme of Control Agreements, provisions have been put in place to support the power companies to implement more environmentally friendly measures. The power companies will get bonus in their permitted return based on their efforts to help save energy for their customers. To find out more: Scheme of Control Agreements (SCAs) signed with power companies

Assist the Public to Choose Energy Efficient Products A voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme (EELS) for appliances, equipment and vehicles has been operated since 1995.  The EELS aims to inform potential customers of the product's level of energy consumption and efficiency rating so that they may choose more energy efficient products to suit their requirements. A mandatory EELS has also been implemented in May 2008.  Three types of prescribed products covered in the first phase of the mandatory EELS are room air conditioners, refrigerating appliances and compact fluorescent lamps.
To find out more: Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme (EELS) Registers of the energy efficiency and performance information of different products EnergyLand for a wide range of information on energy conservation, including energy saving tips, new energy conservation technologies, and guidelines on the selection of energy efficient household applicances and office equipment, etc.

Encourage the Public to Set Air-conditioning Temperature at 25.5°C About one-third of the electricity consumed in Hong Kong is used for air conditioning. Setting the room temperature of air-conditioned premises at 25.5°C and dressing lightly in the summer time could provide occupants with a reasonable level of thermal comfort while consuming less electricity for air-conditioning. To find out more: 25.5°C initiative

Promote Wider Use of Water-cooled Air Conditioning Systems Water cooled air conditioning systems (WACS) is more energy efficient than air-cooled air conditioning systems. To promote the wider use of WACS, a Code of Practice for Water-cooled Air Conditioning System was launched in July 2006 covering guidelines for cooling tower design, installation, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance. To find out more: Information on water-cooled air conditioning system Pilot Scheme on Fresh Water Cooling Towers Consultancy studies on water-cooled air conditioning systems Code of Practice for Water-cooled Air Conditioning Systems (Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3)

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