The official bible for building owners and managers to quantify, report, and manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals within building operations. Brief Introduction The Guidelines to Account for and Report on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals for Buildings (Commercial, Residential or Institutional Purposes) in Hong Kong were jointly issued by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) . First publ

1. What Is Biomass Energy 🌿 ? Biomass energy refers to energy derived from organic materials — such as wood, agricultural residues, forest waste, animal manure, or dedicated energy crops. It is considered part of the renewable energy mix because the carbon released during combustion can, in theory, be reabsorbed by new plant growth , creating a closed carbon cycle . Examples of biomass energy sources: Wood pellets and forestry residues Agricultural waste (corn stalks, r