📋 Tender Overview
Project No.
EWG_101_2025A
Project Title
APEC Practical Training on District Cooling and Heating Systems (DCHS)
Project Status
Project in Implementation
Fund Account
APEC Support Fund
Sub-fund
ASF: Energy Efficiency, Low Carbon and Energy Resiliency Measures (EELCER)
Project Year
2025
Project Session
Session 1
APEC Funding
93,000
Co-funding Amount
72,000
Total Project Value
165,000
Sponsoring Forum
Energy Working Group (EWG)
Topics
Energy; Science and Technology; Digital Technology and Innovation
Committee
SOM Steering Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation (SCE)
Other Fora Involved
Other Non-APEC Stakeholders Involved
Proposing Economy(ies)
Hong Kong, China
Co-Sponsoring Economies
China; Japan; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam
Expected Start Date
01/11/2025
Expected Completion Date
31/12/2026
Project Proponent Name 1
Kong Mau Shing Marsden
Job Title 1
Assistant Director, Electricity and Energy Efficiency
Organization 1
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
Telephone 1
(852)28083818
Email 1
marsden@emsd.gov.hk
Project Proponent Name 2
Not Applicable
Job Title 2
Not Applicable
Organization 2
Not Applicable
Telephone 2
Not Applicable
Email 2
Not Applicable
Declaration
Kong Mau Shing Marsden
Project Summary
In 2024, APEC leaders emphasized the urgent need for clean energy transitions to achieve net-zero global greenhouse gas emissions. Continuous efforts to reduce energy consumption are vital for clean energy transitions, with improving energy efficiency being essential for both reducing consumption and maintaining quality of life. District Cooling and Heating Systems (DCHS) were proven to be an energy- efficient practice. This project, proposed by Hong Kong, China (HKC), aims to conduct a comprehensive training program on DCHS (with sharing and exercises) for APEC member economies, aligning with the mandates of the Energy Working Group (EWG) and the Expert Group on Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EGEEC). The project will enhance manpower capabilities and energy efficiency in infrastructure services.
Participants will gain expertise in site identification for planning of land use and infrastructure, system design, operation, policies and incentives, and innovative technologies adoption, etc. By fostering direct dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders, the project seeks to empower APEC member economies to embrace DCHS as a sustainable solution, ultimately driving progress toward a sustainable energy future, contributing to the overall growth of the region, and achieving the APEC energy goals.
Relevance
Region
The world is undergoing a crucial energy transition aimed at achieving sustainable development that emphasizes resilience, equity, and inclusiveness. Increasing demand for safe, affordable, and reliable energy underscores the need for enhanced cooperation to address challenges
