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Inevitable Energy Cost Increase?
The price of Hong Kong’s energy set to rise again, the unlinkable SCMP reported (9 May 2012) from the China Light and Power shareholders meeting held on 8 May 2012. Of course, the HKSAR’s 2015 reduced emissions target will demand generators to burn cleaner … Continue reading
Hong Kong Tariff hike
2012 will bring another tariff hike for electricity customers in Hong Kong, CLP and HKE governed under the Scheme of Control agreement with the HKSAR Government, CLP and Hongkong Electric propose 9.2 percent and 6.3 percent tariff increases respectively last week. … Continue reading
Is this what your AHU looks like?
The AHU pictured above is failing to deliver adequate service, We found the entire surface of the unit and frame is covered in condensate, forget about the mess, it is expensive wasting energy 18 hours per day instead of cooling … Continue reading
Carbon Tax Downunder
The Australian News is flooded with the senates decision to apply a tax on Carbon, pundits rail for and against, but accountable carbon is leading the way for consumers to pay the true cost of using limited resources. A $23-a-tonne … Continue reading
Will Hong Kong finally ban Incandescent Light Bulbs?
This is your chance to add your voice to the ban the bulb debate! The estimated annual electricity consumption for non-reflector type Incandescent Light Bulbs (ILB) meaning GLS lamps, candle shape, fancy round and other decorative lamps, and tungsten halogen … Continue reading
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Autopay Utility Bills – just say NO!
Taking time out to sit down to pay your water or electric bill may at first seem like an onerous chore, even the utility companies and others encourage automatic payment through pay or direct debt payment of your bills to … Continue reading
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Tagged auotpay, direct debit, energy consumption, facility management, utility bills, water conservation
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Lighting Upgrades
Improving the energy efficiency of lighting systems is a no brainer, the obvious gain is lower the lighting energy consumption. But also in air conditioned areas the second benefit results from the lower heat output, because means reduced bills for … Continue reading
Lighting conservation
I stumbled upon a useful resource for all facility operators about lighting (http://www.vesma.com) and sent the author a note with a few suggestions who graciously add my suggestions ideas, here is the link: http://www.vesma.com/enmanreg/lighting/john_herbert_note.htm
Energy Management System training course #2
EnergyLAB’s director, Mr John A. Herbert has nearly thirty years experience in the industry, and will conduct the following training course: An Energy Management Systems (EnMS), covering both ISO 50001 and BS EN 16001 will be held on 14 April 2011, … Continue reading
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Energy Management System Training Course
An Energy Management Systems (EnMS) training course, covering both ISO 50001 and BS 16001 will be held on 21st February 2011, here in Hong Kong. For registration and further information directly contact the organiser: LNS Limited, Mrs Wong on Tel: +852 2482 … Continue reading
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