The Competition aims to encourage the trade to work together to enhance energy efficiency and conservation in buildings with the application of retro-commissioning (RCx) and Innovation and Technology (I&T), in order to dedicate their efforts to strive for carbon neutrality. The details of the Competition are listed below:
Each registration is on building-basis and should be submitted by the participating organisation.
Participants are required to submit completed online application form together with corresponding supporting information (e.g., photo, diagram, data record, schematic etc.) via the online platform. Only one (1) registration per building will be accepted. The registration can include:
The competition has two stages of assessment conducted by Judging Panels with support by the event secretariat. Stage 1 assessment is executed based on the information stated in the submissions provided by participating organisations according to a dedicated marking scheme with assessment criteria as shown in Table 1 below, followed by a finalist interview in Stage 2 assessment.
| Table 1 - Assessment criteria for Competition for Organisations | |
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| Stage 1 Assessment | |
| 1. | Adoption of Innovation and Technologies
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| 2. | Energy Reduction and Project Contribution
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| 3. | Performance of Team Work
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| Stage 2 Assessment | |
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The registration period is from 1 August to 31 October 2022 tentatively.
The tentative program is appended below.
| August to October 2022 | Registration period and submission by applicants |
| November to December 2022 | Stage 1 Assessment – preliminary assessment of all applications and shortlist finalists by Judging Panel members or representatives with the support of Event Secretariat |
| January 2023 | Stage 2 Assessment – Interview by Judging Panel members Announcement and presentation of awards |
The competition for students aims to inspire the creativity and imagination of young people in achieving carbon neutrality by energy saving and wider adoption of renewable energy, which comprises two sub-categories as listed below:-
Primary School category
Participants are required to submit completed application form or online application form, together with a drawing (A3 size) with short description.
Secondary and Post-secondary School category
Participants are required to submit completed application form or online application form, together with the following items (one or more) for interpretation of project/ idea:-
There is no limitation on number of participating teams from each school.
Personal data collected from application will be used for the purpose of assessment only. All personal data will be properly handled in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
The competition has two stages of assessment conducted by Judging Panel with support by the event secretariat. Stage 1 assessment is executed based on the information stated in the submissions provided by participants according to the assessment criteria as shown in Table 2 below. An interview by Judging Panel in Stage 2 assessment will be conducted for the finalists under Secondary and Post-secondary School category.
| Table 2 - Assessment criteria for Competition for Students | |
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| 1. | Demonstrate the innovative idea on EE&C and / or RE initiative or technology
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| 2. | Aesthetic value, application of skills and techniques
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| 3. | Originality, innovation, scientific, transferability and practicality of the idea of carbon reduction, EE&C and / or RE initiatives |
The registration period is from 1 October 2022 to 11 January 2023.
| The tentative program is appended below. | |
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| October 2022 to January 2023 | Registration period and submission by applicants |
| January to February 2023 | Stage 1 Assessment – preliminary assessment of all applications and shortlist finalists |
| March 2023 | Stage 2 Assessment – Interview by Judging Panel (applicable to Secondary and Post-secondary School category only) |
| April/ May 2023 | Announcement and presentation of awards |
List of organisations and their buildings participating in the Competition will be promulgated on the "Energy Saving for All" website for recognition. Certificates will be presented to winners or winning teams.
Submissions from participating organisations will have the chance to be showcased in the Energy Saving Championship Scheme website or other EMSD’s publicity channels for demonstration of RCx role models. Building name, personal and organisation information and technical data shall be kept anonymous unless consent is obtained from participants.
Award winning teams will be invited to share experience as role models through seminars. They may also be nominated to attend and share experience at regional/international seminars or workshops.