Energy Efficiency

Voluntary phasing out of incandescent light bulbs insufficient

5 Apr 2013

In our continued attempt to reduce our city's energy consumption, Hong Kong's environment minister Wong Kam-sing said last month that the government is moving forward on the phasing out of...

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Political will can fuel Hong Kong's move towards low-carbon future

28 Feb 2013

Each year, the Climate Change Business Forum surveys Hong Kong companies to determine how they perceive the threats and opportunities presented by climate change, with a particular focus on the...

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Letters to the Editor, February 14, 2013

14 Feb 2013

Government proposals to implement the new Companies Ordinance and reinforce the privacy company directors already enjoy have aroused a lot of opposition from the media.

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Time to set targets on green buildings

8 Feb 2013

It's no secret that Hong Kong's buildings are the primary source for energy and greenhouse-gas emissions, and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that green buildings are the key to...

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Boosting buildings' energy efficiency a shrewd investment for Hong Kong

28 Dec 2012

Improving the energy efficiency of Hong Kong buildings is one of the best investments we can make - right now - given our technical know-how, the large green-buildings community in the city and...

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Greener buildings benefit everyone

3 Nov 2012

Hong Kong has a reputation for conspicuous consumption. This story is about inconspicuous un-consumption: the invisible work of a few, normally very visible companies to create value from energy...

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Opinion

Ferry companies shouldn't be subsidised while they burn dirty fuel

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Shirley Yam

What were our top officials doing to let HKMEx fail?

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Energy efficiency law for buildings will have big impact

Decision-makers for any company that owns or leases commercial property in Hong Kong would be well advised to familiarise themselves with the Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance which came into...

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California's builders aim for super-energy-efficient homes

Crowned with three gables and painted in hues of grey and white, the suburban home in Lake Forest, California, doesn't look much like the domicile of the future.

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Architect tipped for environment job

An experienced architect who specialises in low-carbon buildings is expected to head the Environment Bureau in the new government.

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Red faces at our 'green' showpiece

Hong Kong may not be at the forefront when it comes to energy saving but, thankfully, a growing environmental awareness is gradually changing consumption habits in the city. The government, too,...

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Good times

The holiday season should put us in a better mood. To end the year, this column will see the positive side of things. Employers, take note.

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Prices are set in line with the market

Does sustainable building make a property more expensive? Not necessarily, Charlie Williams of Terresens says.

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