Policy Address

64.       The Government encourages different sectors of the community to conduct carbon audits in buildings and reduce carbon emissions. Last year, more than 100 organisations joined the initiative. As for the proposed district cooling system at the Kai Tak Development, construction works are expected to commence early next year.

65.       Since the launch of the Buildings Energy Efficiency Funding Schemes, the Government has received more than 800 applications. The response has been encouraging. We will introduce a bill into the Legislative Council by the end of this year to enforce mandatory compliance with Building Energy Codes.

66.       Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) consume 70% less electricity than incandescent light bulbs of the same light intensity. To promote the replacement of incandescent light bulbs by CFLs, the two power companies will distribute cash coupons for CFLs to residential electricity account holders. We also plan to consult the public on progressively restricting the sales of incandescent light bulbs. In addition, the Government plans to propose legislative amendments within this year to implement the second phase of the Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme.

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