FAQs — Energy-efficient Community Subsidy Programme
What is the purpose of Energy-efficient Community Subsidy Programme?
To build a low-carbon community, HK Electric provides full subsidies (capped at HK$500,000 (Category 1) or capped at HK$300,000 (Category 2)) for eligible premises to implement low-carbon living and/or decarbonisation projects which enable the premises users to adopt low-carbon lifestyle and/or embrace energy efficiency/decaronisation, improve indoor environment and bring social benefits.
Who are eligible to apply for the Programme?
Registered customer of a HK Electric's Non-Residential Tariff electricity account and Maximum Tariff (excluding temporary power supply accounts and accounts of the HKSAR Government) with premises located within the supply area of HK Electric, which are either:
Eligible Premises (Category 1) - Premises operated by non-profit-making NGOs for provision of education, community, welfare or transitional housing services; non-government kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, higher education institutions, or associated student facilities.
Eligible Premises (Category 2) - Premises other than Category 1 premises.
Which items will be eligible for the Programme?
Turnkey retrofitting, upgrading or new installation of energy-efficient/ decarbonisation-related electrical facilities, equipment, installations or appliances for kitchen, laundry, water heating and electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities (the EV charging facilities shall be installed at Category 1 Eligible Premises for NGOs to deliver electric transport services for the underprivileged (e.g. rehabilitation buses)) at the eligible premises listed above.
How much is the subsidy amount for the eligible project? Does the subsidy include installation cost?
HK Electric provides full subsidies on the cost of eligible project for the successful Applicant. The maximum subsidy amount shall be capped to HK$500,000 per eligible premises (Category 1) or HK$300,000 per eligible premises (Category 2). The Eligible Project Cost of the Projects is the aggregate of the costs of design, materials, installation, testing, commissioning, project management and other associated works necessary for the completion of the Projects on a turnkey basis.
Can I apply for more than one project in one application?
Applicants can apply more than one project in one application. The subsidy cap is HK$500,000 per eligible premises (Category 1) or HK$300,000 per eligible premises (Category 2).
How to apply for the Programme?
The eligible Applicants can download the application form from HK Electric website. Then submit a duly completed application form together with the required document to HK Electric by email to SPCF@hkelectric.com. (Please mark "Application for Energy-efficient Community Subsidy" and the premises name in the email subject)
What is the application procedures for the Programme?
After submitting the application form and the required documents, HK Electric will assess application and carry out pre-project inspection. The Applicant can proceed to award contract upon HK Electric's approval and complete installation. When the project is completed, HK Electric (or its designated service provider) shall conduct an on-site post-project inspection. Upon satisfactory post-projection inspection, HK Electric will arrange to disburse the subsidy to the Designated Electricity Account.
Can I apply for the Programme if the projects are completed before 1 January 2020?
No work has been carried out and no contract (including but not limited to settle any payment related to the Project) has been awarded for the Projects at any time prior to or during the Application, and will remain so until the receipt of the Letter of Approval from HK Electric.
How can I know the application progress?
After the Applicant has submitted the application documents, HK Electric will acknowledge receipt by email. For enquiry, please contact us at 2510 2701 within office hour or email us at SPCF@hkelectric.com.