Green Building

145.         Buildings account for as much as 90% of Hong Kong's total electricity consumption. Apart from our plan to develop Kowloon East into a low-carbon community, I have asked the Secretary for the Environment to lead an inter-departmental steering committee to promote green building. The committee will strengthen the co-ordination among departments to formulate implementation strategies and action plans, while maintaining close dialogue and co-operation with the relevant sectors and stakeholders.

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