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Key Drivers in The Work of the HKGBC:
Hong Kong's Working with the Industry
Green Building
Development
INDUSTRY TOOLS
Building Energy Performance authorised assessor to further audit, evaluate Eco Product Directory
Recognition Scheme and analyse the collected information. By
considering the energy-saving suggestions This valuable directory enables industry
In November 2013, the HKGBC launched given by the authorised assessor, users are stakeholders, including developers,
the first phase of the Building Energy then able to identify measurable targets contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers,
Performance Recognition Scheme, which to further reduce the premises’ electricity manufacturers and other building-related
targets office occupants. Designed to reduce consumption. professionals, to access and share the
electricity consumption, this Scheme and its latest green building market information.
web-based energy-benchmarking tool The second phase of the Scheme will be It provides building professionals with a
promote energy-efficiency and recognise extended to commercial buildings for office convenient source of technical information
office occupants who achieve outstanding use. This is expected to be launched in the and benchmarks on green products available
energy savings. fourth quarter of 2014. The Building Energy in the market.
Performance Recognition Scheme – Whole
The web-based tool is available in two forms: Building will be launched in the third quarter Suppliers and manufacturers can submit
one is a free benchmarking tool accessible of 2015 (offices) and the second quarter of building / E&M products in seven categories,
by the general public, while the other is an 2016 (retail). Concrete & Structure, Façade & Roof Systems,
advanced version called the Benchmarking Finishes, Interior Systems, Mechanical &
and Energy Saving Tool – Office Occupants Electrical Equipment, Building Materials, and
(BESTOO), which can be used to assess and Other Products. All submissions are vetted by
analyse a comprehensive set of electricity the HKGBC and only building products that
consumption data. Users can employ an
50 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014
Hong Kong's Working with the Industry
Green Building
Development
INDUSTRY TOOLS
Building Energy Performance authorised assessor to further audit, evaluate Eco Product Directory
Recognition Scheme and analyse the collected information. By
considering the energy-saving suggestions This valuable directory enables industry
In November 2013, the HKGBC launched given by the authorised assessor, users are stakeholders, including developers,
the first phase of the Building Energy then able to identify measurable targets contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers,
Performance Recognition Scheme, which to further reduce the premises’ electricity manufacturers and other building-related
targets office occupants. Designed to reduce consumption. professionals, to access and share the
electricity consumption, this Scheme and its latest green building market information.
web-based energy-benchmarking tool The second phase of the Scheme will be It provides building professionals with a
promote energy-efficiency and recognise extended to commercial buildings for office convenient source of technical information
office occupants who achieve outstanding use. This is expected to be launched in the and benchmarks on green products available
energy savings. fourth quarter of 2014. The Building Energy in the market.
Performance Recognition Scheme – Whole
The web-based tool is available in two forms: Building will be launched in the third quarter Suppliers and manufacturers can submit
one is a free benchmarking tool accessible of 2015 (offices) and the second quarter of building / E&M products in seven categories,
by the general public, while the other is an 2016 (retail). Concrete & Structure, Façade & Roof Systems,
advanced version called the Benchmarking Finishes, Interior Systems, Mechanical &
and Energy Saving Tool – Office Occupants Electrical Equipment, Building Materials, and
(BESTOO), which can be used to assess and Other Products. All submissions are vetted by
analyse a comprehensive set of electricity the HKGBC and only building products that
consumption data. Users can employ an
50 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014
