Energy Coordinators at CUHK

Visiting the solar powered hot water system, one of the energy conservation facilities on campus.

The Chinese University is always on the forefront to promote sustainable development. It recognizes the participation of the whole University in building a green campus. To further promote environmental education, the University appointed over 100 energy coordinators in different units.

These energy coordinators are responsible for promoting energy conservation knowledge to colleagues and students, and helping to raise energy efficiency in the campus. They attended an energy wise workshop which introduced the energy saving measures adopted by the University. They also

Dr. Sarah Liao, Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works and Professor Lawrence Lau presented an appointment certificate to energy coordinators.

learnt how to reduce the use of electricity in workplace in order to save resources and protect the environment.

Mrs Louisa Chan from the University Health Service is one of the energy coordinators. She said, “I make sure the lights and computers are turned off before I leave the office. I also tell my colleagues the importance to turn knowledge into actions and habits. That's how we can protect the environment in our daily lives.”