Tag Archives: Hong Kong

BEC 2018 active 2019

Posted on August 22, 2019 by John Herbert, REA

The latest version of the EMSD Building Energy Code (BEC) 2018 became effective in May 2019 for construction submissions. For a comparison between the BEC 2015 and 2018 versions check out this article http://www.kelcroft.com.hk/energy-rea-bec-2015vs2018.htm sponsored by kelcroft

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Building Approval Process CoCR

Posted on January 12, 2016 by John Herbert, REA

by John A. Herbert How to comply with BEEO ordinance for new construction? To build in Hong Kong you will need to follow the traditional BD submission format, and also fulfil the mandatory requirements detail in the Building Energy Code.  How … Continue reading →

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energy audit: inefficiency

Posted on December 2, 2015 by John Herbert, REA

by John Herbert Part of the energy audit process should be to review the condition of the plant, and equipment, generally if problems are discovered these can be categorized as deferred maintenance. Here an example, an 800 mm axial fan, and … Continue reading →

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Blueprint for Hong Kong Energy Consumption

Posted on June 1, 2015 by John Herbert, REA

Hong Kong has launched its first, energy conservation strategy (LINK)  primarily containing  lists of Government achievements (earlier hint). But wait, it is more than the usual self congratulatory tome, note it has highlighted the specific occasions when energy policy can be … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong’s Profitable Energy Audit

Posted on March 9, 2014 by John Herbert, REA

by John A. Herbert, REA The Hong Kong Government mandates that commercial buildings owners shall engage a Registered Energy Assessor (REA) to conduct an energy audit and display the resulting EUI every ten years. Whilst many organisations are scrambling to … Continue reading →

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