HK eyes saving 160m kWh in fourth phase of energy efficiency scheme

The scheme now covers a total of 11 types of products.

The fourth phase of the Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MEELS) was fully implemented last 1 December, aiming to save 570 terajoules or around 160 million kilowatt-hours.

This is equivalent to a reduction of about 75,000 tonnes of carbon emissions per year.

The scheme now covers a total of 11 types of products with the addition of light-emitting diode lamps, gas cookers and gas instantaneous water heaters.

MEELS was introduced in May 2008 which requires energy labels to be shown on all prescribed products for supply in Hong Kong.

The energy labels classify the energy performance of prescribed products into five grades, helping consumers to make informed decisions in purchasing more energy-efficient products.

Any person who supplies a prescribed product that does not bear an energy label will commit an offence and is liable to a fine of $100,000.