ENERGY CONSERVATION CHARTER 2006 - SUITABLE ROOM TEMPERATURE

In order to improve our living environment and the air quality of Hong Kong, the Environmental Protection Department launched a campaign named as "Action Blue Sky". On 25 July 2006, the Chief Executive of the Government of HKSAR Mr. Donald TSANG Yam-kuen officiated the kick-off ceremony. Thirty companies and schools also pledged to comply with the "Energy Conservation Charter 2006 - Suitable Room Temperature".

Organizations/groups that are interested to join the charter are welcome. Application form can be download below.

Please join the Charter and pledge to do our best for energy saving.

The aim of "Energy Conservation Charter 2006 - Suitable Room Temperature" is to encourage participating organisations, groups and individuals to work together to save energy in their daily lives and adhere to the principle of "use if required, save if possible". Let's sign "Energy conservation charter 2006 - suitable room temperature" to fulfill the responsibility of global citizens.

Groups signing the Chapter pledge to do their best to reduce the use of air-conditioning and save energy in the following ways:

Policy

The senior management should formulate a clear policy on suitable room temperature to reduce energy consumption.

Plans and Procedures

Draw up clear guidelines and plans on energy saving to ensure that staff will adjust the air-conditioning setting to the most suitable temperature to avoid wastage of energy. In particular, the following points should be emphasised:

• Normally and where applicable, the ideal room temperature of air-conditioned space in summer months is 25.5 °C;
• Where provided, energy efficient ventilation equipment, like fans, could be used together with air-conditioners;
• To encourage staff to dress casual and smart in summer;
• Continual promotion to staff and customers of the importance of suitable room temperature in energy conservation, e.g. by providing thermometers at easily visible areas

Management and Implementation

Make sure that the plans are implemented smoothly. The room temperature should be monitored to ensure that the energy saving measures are actually carried out.

Review

Review the measures regularly to identify areas for improvement and possible ways to achieve further energy saving.

• Application Form

For enquiry, please call Energy Efficiency Office of Electrical and Mechanical Services Department. (Tel. : 2808 3465)

On 25 July 2006, thirty numbers of renowned companies and schools joined the "Action Blue Sky" Kick-off Ceremony in Olympian City II, Central Atrium, at which they pledged to comply with The Charter.