The Hong Kong government will review the electricity costs of next year with the two power companies.The Hong Kong Environment and Ecological Bureau said that affected by the energy crisis and epidemic caused by the Russian and Ukraine war, the electricity bill will be unavoidable next year.Chen Shaoxiong, a senior consultant and a member of the Legislative Council of CLP and the Legislative Council of the Election Commission, pointed out that it is expected that the electricity bills will increase significantly next year, and it is recommended that the Hong Kong government and the Greater Bay Area cities will strengthen energy cooperation.
According to Sing Tao Daily, Chen Shaoxiong said in an exclusive interview with radio stations that international energy prices have risen sharply due to factors such as the Russian and Ukraine War. In addition, Hong Kong has gradually moved towards carbon neutrality. More cleanliness needs to be used.Energy is expected to increase the electricity bill next year.
Chen Shaoxiong suggested that the Hong Kong Government and the city of the Greater Bay Area strengthen energy cooperation, and believe that it will help reduce the increase in future electricity bills.He also said that the government should review the maturity of the electric vehicle market and whether the supporting facilities are sufficient, and urges the relevant regulations of other new energy public transportation to "remove the wall and loosen" to accelerate the pace.
