GO! Checklist
Category 1: Energy Conservation
Buildings account for 90% of Hong Kong’s electricity usage and 60% of its carbon emissions. Using energy more efficiently can reduce our carbon footprint and ensure that the world’s resources are used more wisely.
Action
We work with our Energy Warden(s) to implement energy-saving initiatives, including:
- sharing the ‘Monthly Report on Electricity Consumption’ with all members of the office;
- encouraging our staff members to attend training programmes;
- providing information on office equipment to the Estates Management Office (EMO); and
- adopting energy conservation measures recommended by EMO.
Action
Where practicable, we set the air conditioner thermostat temperatures to 25.5°C ± 2°C in summer for working and teaching areas.
Action
We turn off or enable Energy Saver Mode on unused electrical equipment when we are away from the office. Where possible, we unplug equipment such as computers, printers, photocopiers, drinking water dispensers, microwaves and other small appliances before long holidays to save the energy consumed in Standby Mode.
Action
We encourage our staff members to dress appropriately for the season, and to dress light if there is no formal meeting or event, to minimise the need for heating or cooling.
Evidence
e.g., Internal communications
Action
We take measures to reduce the usage of air conditioners such as:
- using fans;
- opening windows; or
- switching the air conditioners to Fan Mode instead of Cooling Mode.
Evidence
e.g., Photo or Internal communications
Action
We set the computer displays to turn off automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity. Where possible, we reduce monitor brightness to the minimum comfortable level.
Resources
Evidence
e.g., Internal communications
Action
We have installed a timer control to automatically turn off the water boiler in the pantry at nights and on long weekends when no staff members are present.
Evidence
e.g., Photo or work order for installing timer
Action
We keep lighting to the necessary minimum, and encourage staff to switch off their lights if their work area is not in use.
Resources
[EMO] Delamping Services Contact: 3943 4483 or 3943 4184
Evidence
e.g., Photo, work order for delamping or internal communications
