Energy in Action! — sustainable

The Hong Kong Energy Savings Plan policy sets a pathway for driving energy saving through a combination of educational, social, economic and regulatory means, especially for buildings and inhabitants to become highly energy efficient by 2025 (reducing energy intensity 40% from 2005 base levels).  To achieve this goal, the government has introduced several measures, including the promotion of energy efficient buildings through retrofits as well as new construction standards.  The plan also promotes the use of renewable energy sources. For example, the government has introduced financial incentives for businesses that invest in energy efficient technologies such as LED lighting, building automation, efficient HVAC systems and solar panels to name a few. Measurement and Verification and the validation of energy efficiency savings will play an important role in helping Hong Kong meet its energy reduction goals.

The International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) owned and updated by Efficiency Valuation Organization #evo is a framework for evaluating the performance of energy efficiency projects. It is designed to provide a global common language and set of standards for measuring, verifying, and reporting the performance of such projects. This makes it possible for all stakeholders in the energy efficiency market, including energy users, utilities, energy service companies, and state energy offices, to compare the performance of different projects and make informed decisions about investments in energy efficiency.One of the key benefits of the IPMVP is that it allows...

Energy Sustainability Mega trends- In recent years, there has been a growing focus on the need for clean, renewable sources of energy, as well as the importance of sustainability. This has led to a number of mega trends in the energy, power, cleantech, and sustainability sectors that are beginning to have a significant impact on people's lives.One of the biggest trends in the energy industry is the shift towards renewable sources of energy. This includes technologies such as solar, wind, and hydro power, as well as more emerging technologies such as tidal and geothermal energy. This shift is being driven...