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32.
In our response to the public engagement exercise by the
Council for Sustainable Development, we have expressed support
for the promotion of energy efficiency through public education
and transparency of information, such as a more effective regime
in energy efficiency labeling.
Since energy efficiency translates into monetary savings,
we have advocated the market mechanism, rather than mandatory
measures, as the primary means for promoting energy efficient
appliances. Government
has a facilitating role in enhancing industry contribution to
energy efficiency, for example, through providing more support
in brand promotion and development of energy-related industries
and services.
33.
For more practical demand-side management (DSM)
programmes, we propose that a two-prong strategy targeted
towards both power plants and consumers be adopted.
For power plants, initiatives such as energy efficiency,
peak clipping and load shifting programmes have been promoted
for some time and have produced tangible results.
To take these programmes further, more ambitious targets
may be considered to encourage delivery of greater energy
saving. Further
incentive schemes should be devised to encourage power companies
to actively
support end-user efficiency and thereby ensuring that there will
not be excessive generating capacity over the long term.
(17)
34.
Engaging the public on the benefits of energy saving and
efficiency will be as important as, if not more important than,
mandatory measures. Besides
the energy efficiency labeling schemes, we would advocate a
community-wide promotion of responsible electricity consumption.
This should include a four-prong campaign, namely:
- a
“Better-Off” campaign to encourage households and
workplaces to switch off electrical appliances which are not
in use; (18)
- a “Save
Electricity” educational programme to encourage the use of
less power-consuming appliances; and
(19)
- the
promotion of voluntary adoption of temperature control for
air conditioning, e.g.
25.5C
;
(20)
- promotion
of green buildings and green roofing by the HKSAR Government
in conjunction with the building industry through, among
other things, engagement with the World Green Building
Council.
(21)
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