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| “Water-cooled air-conditioning
systems are gaining momentum in Hong Kong.
Leading the way is the cooling tower type.
The upsurge in the adoptions of this more
energy-efficient air conditioning system
reflects growing awareness and interest
among developers and management companies.” |
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| Lam Poon-wah |
Chief Building
Services Engineer
(Energy Efficiency
Office) |
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| The Energy Efficiency Labelling
Scheme now covers 17 product categories. |
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| EMSD is a member of the Support
Group on Renewable Energy under the Strategy Sub-committee
of the Council for Sustainable Development. |
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| 2004 was another productive year
for the Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme (EELS).
It was extended to cover three additional product
categories, namely electronic ballasts, computers
and domestic gas instantaneous water heaters,
bringing the total number of product categories
under the scheme to 17. |
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| The EELS has been well received
by both the industry and consumers since its introduction
in 1995. It has been instrumental in phasing out
less energy-efficient products in the market.
The Energy Label is highly regarded by consumers
as it provides energy consumption information
to help them make wise choices when selecting
energy-efficient appliances. |
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| EMSD is an active member of the
Support Group on Renewable Energy under the Strategy
Sub-committee of the Council for Sustainable Development.
As such, we help to identify those issues in the
field of renewable energy that are most relevant
to Hong Kong, with reference to international
experience and best practices. In 2004, the Council
compiled a comprehensive Invitation and Response”
document, with technical input and support from
EMSD, and invited members of the public and stakeholders
to take part in an interactive discussion, airing
their opinions and exchanging views. The Council
is now collating these responses and preparing
a proposal for consideration. |
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| Household
appliances |
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Refrigerators |
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Room coolers |
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Washing machines |
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Electric clothes dryers |
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Compact fluorescent lamps |
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Electric storage water heaters |
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Electric rice cookers |
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Dehumidifiers |
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Television sets |
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Electronic ballasts |
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Domestic gas instantaneous water heaters |
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| Office
Equipment |
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Photocopiers |
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Multifunction devices |
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Laser printers |
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Computers |
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LCD monitors |
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| Vehicles |
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Petrol passenger cars |
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