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YEAR AT A GLANCE
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• “Web for the elderly” with accessible features is
launched to provide elderly internet users with
useful information such as safety tips on using
electricity.
• “Green Energy Dreams Come True”, a new HK
Electric Smart Power Campaign initiative, helps
students bring their green ideas to life. Twelve
green projects, ranging from energy efficiency to
renewables and sustainability are completed. The
campaign culminates in an inspiring competition
in December.
JAN - MAR
• HK Electric organises the “Smart Power Fund Seminar”
for about 200 participants including representatives
from district councils, owners’ corporations and
management companies to enhance awareness of
building energy efficiency.
• Qatar Investment Authority acquires a 19.9% strategic
stake in HKEI and becomes the third largest shareholder.
• 11 local retirees named “Outstanding Third Age
Citizens” in a biennial award scheme organised by HK
Electric and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
for their dedication to lifelong learning, leading a
healthy lifestyle and serving the community.
APR - JUN
• About 500 HK Electric employees participate in the World
Environment Day by pledging to adopt a low-carbon
lifestyle. Initiatives include improved waste reduction at
source and recycling.
• In response to the government’s public
consultation on future development
of the electricity market,
HK Electric reaffirms its
conviction that maintaining
current regulatory regime is
the best way forward
for Hong Kong.
• A HK Electric symposium on trends and challenges in
developing data centres attracts about 200 local IT
practitioners.
• HK Electric commences food waste separation in
support of the government’s Food Wise Charter.
• HK Electric partners with district
councils, Lamma rural committees and
elderly service agencies to launch the
“CAREnJOY” programme in March.
Volunteers visit single elderly, help
them buy bulky necessities and
encourage them to get involved in
the community.