Key Message
The Department is responsible for the development, promotion and implementation of energy efficiency and conservation; and providing professional support to the Government on the use of new and renewable energy. The work includes:
- administration and enforcement of the Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance (Cap. 598);
- administration and enforcement of the Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance (Cap. 610) (BEEO);
- provision of professional support and advice to relevant bureaux and the Energy Advisory Committee on energy efficiency and conservation matters;
- preparation and review of codes of practice and technical guidelines;
- development and implementation of energy saving, energy efficiency and conservation programmes and projects;
- research and development on application of innovative energy efficiency technologies;
- establishment and updating of the energy end-use database;
- promotion of public awareness and application of energy efficiency and conservation measures, equipment and systems and the use of renewable energy; and
- liaison with the Mainland, regional and international organisations such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation on energy related issues.
