Sanki offers free replacement service for one model of induction cooker

Sanki Electrical Appliance (International) Limited (Sanki) announced a voluntary free replacement service on one model of "Sanki" induction cooker (model no. : SK-IC810) supplied between March 2011 and November 2011. According to a recent safety test conducted by Consumer Council, it was revealed that the partial printed circuit board and induction coil could be accessible by consumers once the small drawer at bottom casing was removed, posing a potential risk of an electric shock.

Consumers, who are in possession of the induction cooker, are advised to stop using them immediately and contact Sanki to arrange for the free replacement service. For details, please call Sanki's customer services hotline at 3563 7680. Please click here [PDF format] for a view of the induction cooker concerned.
(post date : 2.2.2012)

Results of LPG Sample Analysis

Starting from January 2010, EMSD takes LPG samples from LPG filling stations and LPG terminals for analysis, please click here for details of the results.
(post date : 31.1.2012)

Pamphlet on 《Task Lighting Design》

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has prepared a pamphlet titled 《Task Lighting Design》.
This pamphlet outlines the concept of the task lighting approach together with design considerations and application examples for lighting in offices for general reference.
For details, please click here to read / download the pamphlet [PDF format (963 KB)].
(post date : 31.1.2012)

Compliance Monitoring Testing on Energy Performance under Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance, Cap. 598

EMSD has arranged compliance monitoring testing by independent accredited laboratories for 1 room air conditioner model, 3 refrigerating appliance models, 3 compact fluorescent lamp models and 3 dehumidifier models. Please click here for details of the test results.
(post date : 30.1.2012)

Ceiling Prices of Auto-LPG for Dedicated LPG Filling Stations

On 27 January 2012, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department announced an adjustment to the ceiling prices of auto-LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) for dedicated LPG filling stations with effect from 1 February 2012 to 29 February 2012. Please click here to see the press release for details.
(post date : 27.1.2012)

Water Sampling of Fresh Water Cooling Towers - Update of Statistics

EMSD has released the updates up to 15 January for 2012 on the statistics of sampling results of fresh water cooling towers for Legionella bacteria and locations of cooling towers issued with nuisance notices depending on the sampling results under the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance. Please click here for details of the information.
(post date : 20.1.2012)

Compliance Monitoring Testing on Energy Performance under Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance, Cap. 598

EMSD has arranged compliance monitoring testing by independent accredited laboratories for 19 listed models of room air conditioner and 6 listed models of refrigerating appliance. Please click here for details of the test results.
(post date : 22.12.2011)

Removal of Reference Numbers under Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance, Cap. 598

With effect from 22 December 2011, the reference numbers of three “TOSHIBA” refrigerating appliance models (GR-R45HDV, GR-H40HB1 and GR-H40HBA1) have been removed as these models failed in the compliance monitoring testing on energy performance under the Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme. As a result, these models are not allowed to be supplied in Hong Kong. Please click here for details.
(post date : 22.12.2011)

Compliance Monitoring Testing on Energy Performance under Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance, Cap. 598

EMSD has arranged compliance monitoring testing by an independent accredited laboratory for 3 listed models of dehumidifier. Please click here for details of the test results.
(post date : 8.12.2011)

Removal of Reference Number under Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance, Cap. 598

With effect from 8 December 2011, the reference number of a "MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC" dehumidifier model (MJ-E100DX-H) has been removed as this model failed in the compliance monitoring testing on energy performance under the Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme. As a result, this model is not allowed to be supplied in Hong Kong. Please click here for details.
(post date : 8.12.2011)

Gas Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

The 33rd meeting of the Gas Safety Advisory Committee will be held on 29 November 2011. Please click here for the agenda [PDF format (20KB)] and click here for the minutes of 31st meeting [PDF format (47KB)].
(post date : 17.11.2011)

Compliance Monitoring Testing on Energy Performance under Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance, Cap. 598

EMSD has arranged compliance monitoring testing by an independent accredited laboratory for the lumen output of 3 compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) models, the lumen maintenance of 6 CFL models, and the average life of 34 CFL models. Please click here for details of the test results.
(post date : 9.11.2011)

Removal of Reference Numbers under Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance, Cap. 598

With effect from 9 November 2011, the reference numbers of two “PHILIPS” compact fluorescent lamp models (Tornado 12W E14 Warm White and Tornado 12W E27 Warm White) have been removed as these models or their family members failed in the compliance monitoring testing on energy performance under the Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme. As a result, these models are not allowed to be supplied in Hong Kong. Please click here for details.
(post date : 9.11.2011)

Good Operation and Maintenance Practice of Fresh Water Cooling Towers for Air-conditioning Systems

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has recently updated a pamphlet [PDF format (3.17MB)] titled "Good Operation and Maintenance Practice of Fresh Water Cooling Towers for Air-conditioning Systems". It provides guidelines to the owners/operators of cooling tower installations on good operation and maintenance of fresh water cooling towers. For details, please click here to read / download the booklet or contact our Energy Efficiency Office on 3757 6156 for a printed copy.
(post date : 22.7.2011) (update date : 28.10.2011)

Electric Vehicles - Driving Toward a Greener Hong Kong

The Environment Bureau and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department will organize an electric vehicle exhibition on 24 and 25 Oct 2011 at the Hong Kong Science Park. Please click here for the event flyer [PDF format (451KB)]. Please click here to see the press release for details.
(post date : 21.10.2011)

Energy Consumption Indicators and Benchmarking Tools for Residential, Commercial and Transport Sectors

EMSD has launched new energy consumption indicators and benchmarking tools for residential, commercial and transport sectors. Please click here for details.
(post date : 4.10.2011)

Hong Kong Energy End-use Data 2011

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has published the "Hong Kong Energy End-use Data 2011" which provide information on the consumption data of the different energy fuel types and the specific purposes for which these fuels are consumed, e.g. space-conditioning, lighting, cooking, etc. The data provide a better understanding of the energy consumption pattern and usage in Hong Kong. For details, please click here to read / download the publication.
(post date : 30.9.2011)

Second phase of Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme to take full effect Monday (19 September 2011)

The second phase of the Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MEELS) will be in full implementation from Monday (19 September). The coverage of the MEELS in the second phase has been extended to include washing machines and dehumidifiers. Starting from 19 September 2011, the two prescribed products of the second phase must also carry energy labels with information on their energy efficiency performance before they are supplied to the local market. Please click here for the press release.
(post date : 16.9.2011)

Voluntary free preventive maintenance service on "SUNPENTOWN" model No. SF-308 electric fan

Gold Best Limited announced a voluntary free preventive maintenance service on "SUNPENTOWN" electric fan (Model No. SF-308) supplied between April 2008 and December 2009. A recent safety test revealed that the electric fan has deficiencies including improper fixing of conductors.

Consumers, who are in possession of the electric fan, are advised to contact Gold Best Limited to arrange for the free preventive maintenance service. For details, please call Gold Best Limited’s customer service hotline at 3188 0781. Please click here for a view of the electric fan concerned [PDF format (67KB)].
(post date : 16.8.2011)

Public Consultation on the Restriction of Sale of Energy-inefficient Incandescent Light Bulbs

The public consultation on the restriction of sale of energy-inefficient incandescent light bulbs was launched on 12 August 2011. Please click here to see the press release.

The Government now invites views and comments from the public. The consultation period will end on 11 November 2011. Please click here for details.

Booklet on 《Energy Saving Tips - For Home》

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has revised the booklet 《Energy Saving Tips - For Home》 to provide more energy saving tips for home. Please click here to read / download the booklet [PDF format (29.71MB)] or contact our Energy Efficiency Office on 2808 3465 for a printed copy.
(post date : 12.7.2011)

Booklet on 《Energy Saving Tips - For Office》

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has revised the booklet 《Energy Saving Tips - For Office》 to provide more energy saving tips for office. Please click here to read / download the booklet [PDF format (28.21MB)] or contact our Energy Efficiency Office on 2808 3465 for a printed copy.
(post date : 12.7.2011)

Pamphlet on 《Reducing Standby Power Consumption》

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has revised the pamphlet 《Reducing Standby Power Consumption》 to provide more information and latest products, e.g. "Intelligent Power Bar". Please click here to read / download the pamphlet [PDF format (14.90MB)] or contact our Energy Efficiency Office on 2808 3465 for a printed copy.
(post date : 12.7.2011)

Liberal Studies Education Kit on "Electrical & Mechanical Safety and Energy Efficiency"

EMSD has launched a Liberal Studies Education Kit for New Senior Secondary Curriculum. Please click here for details.

(post date : 5.7.2011)

Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme for LED Lamp

On 14 June 2011, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) extended the scope of the voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme to cover LED Lamp. Please click here to see the press release for details.
(post date : 14.6.2011)

Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance, Chapter 610 (Parts 2 to 6) will come into operation on 21 September 2012

It had been gazetted that the remaining Parts 2 to 6 of the Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance would come into operation on 21 September 2012. Then, the Ordinance will come into full operation. Please click here for more details.
(post date : 9.6.2011)

Voluntary recall of two models of "Philips" hair dryer

Philips Electronics Hong Kong Limited (Philips) has announced the voluntary recall of two models of hair dryer: model no. HP4931 (with week code 0832-1104) and model no. HP4940 (with week code 0808-1023), which were manufactured between February 2008 and January 2011. According to the information provided by Philips, the hair dryers in question may in very rare cases get overheated if left connected to the power supply for a prolonged period, posing a potential fire risk hazard even when switched off and not in use.

Consumers are advised to stop using these hair dryers and immediately contact Philips to arrange for free replacement. For details, please call Philips' customer service hotline at 2145 5112. Please click here for a view of the hair dryers concerned [PDF format (248KB)].
(post date : 31.5.2011)