CityU technology makes buildings greener
CityU technology makes buildings greener
A lighting management system developed by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is transforming the environmental credentials of buildings by reducing electricity consumption from lighting by up to 40%.
The system, developed by Professor Henry Chung Shu-hung, Associate Dean of the
A key policy of the Hong Kong Government is the promotion of more efficient energy use in buildings, which accounts for almost 90% of all electricity consumption in
To further promote the concept of energy saving, CityU launched the “Green Light Movement” today (18 January). The launch ceremony was officiated by Miss Katherine Choi Man-yee, Principal Assistant Secretary for the Environment (Energy), HKSAR Government, Mr Lam Ka-fai, Chairman of the Environment & Hygiene Committee, Sham Shui Po District Council, Mr Sunny Yeung Kwong, Executive Director, Sino Land Company, Ms Cheng Sze-ling, Environmental Affairs Officer, Friends of the Earth, Professor Horace Ip Ho-shing, Acting Vice-President (Research & Technology) and Acting Dean of Graduate Studies, CityU, and Professor Chung.
Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Ip said the “Green Light Movement” was intended to encourage youngsters to embrace the concept of environmental protection in their daily lives and to encourage them to be socially responsible.
“Energy shortage and pollution are two pressing issues for us to solve. In view of this, CityU set up the
Officiating guests shared their thoughts on issues relating to energy conservation, including government support, private sector participation and light pollution. A presentation on the lighting management system was also made by Professor Chung.
Professor Chung said the system could generally lower electricity consumption by 20-30% and, in certain circumstances, as much as 40%. It is being used in an increasing number of public housing estates in Hong Kong, and in private residential and commercial buildings locally, on the mainland, in
In view of the fact that light pollution is a growing concern in
“We will continue contributing to the environment through our research but it is also important that we make energy conservation part of our daily life,” he added.
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