Scheme of Control


In Hong Kong, it is currently only possible to purchase electricity generated from oil, coal, gas or nuclear sources. This is due to the Scheme of Control, an agreement between the Hong Kong SAR Government, CLP Power and Hongkong Electric which regulates the generation and supply of electricity. Neither CLP Power nor Hongkong Electric generates electricity from renewable sources* and the Scheme of Control does not allow other electricity providers to enter the Hong Kong market. The situation may change on expiry of the Scheme of Control in 2008. As such, MTR's efforts to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions are currently restricted to the efficient use of electricity in its operations.