Application process
Understand the application process and documents required for the CLP Eco Building Fund.
When to apply
The approval process takes about 1 to 3 months. Before awarding your contracts to vendors, you must obtain approval from CLP or the Vetting Committee.
How to apply
Before you apply for the fund, you must:
- Identify the scope of your improvement works;
- Calculate your estimated energy savings;
- Provide an energy savings evaluation for the project; and
- Tender your bids at a minimum of two bids or quotations, depending on the project scale. Refer to Section 5.4 of the Guide to Application (PDF) to understand our procurement requirements.
To apply for the CLP Eco Building Fund (EBF), you must complete the Online E-form.
Online
Complete Online E-form
Required documents
You shall at least include the following documents in your application:
- Your latest electricity bill;
- Proof of ownership of the building;
- Proof of bank account for the funding disbursement by cheque.
- Proof of the person-in-charge of the project (e.g. minutes of meeting, staff card, name card);
- Copies of your tendering bids or quotations from prospective suppliers, including a cost breakdown of energy saving parts;
- (Where applicable) Details of funding from other schemes; and
- (Where applicable) Your Qualified Service Provider’s certification as a Registered Energy Assessor under the Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance (Cap. 610)
For more information on the application process, please refer to the following documents:
- Guide to Application (PDF)
What happens next
Assessing your application
We will acknowledge receipt of your application. Based on your application, we will either contact you for more information or schedule a pre-installation on-site assessment.
Getting approved
Once we successfully complete the pre-installation on-site assessment and the application has been vetted by CLP / Vetting Committee, you should receive your application results. You shall return the Approval Letter with signed and chopped as appropriate to CLP for your approved application.
Starting on your project
You may award your contracts to vendors once we approve your application. You must complete your project and report completion of the project within 24 months of Acceptance of Application or Approval Letter (whichever is earlier).
Progress monitoring
The applicant is responsible for submitting monthly progress updates to CLP. From time to time, we may also conduct surprise visits to check on your project’s progress.
Reporting project completion
You must submit the Energy Saving Project and Installations Verification Sheet.
Submitting your claims
Funding will be disbursed on a reimbursement basis. You must settle your payments before you can claim from the fund. To submit your claims, please submit the Funding Disbursement Form (DOCX). Your submission should include required documents, such as the copies of signed contracts, invoices and receipts.
- We will conduct a post-installation on-site assessment to verify your claims.
- To avoid delays in disbursement, please submit your claims early, as we take about 45 working days to process claims.
Receiving your claims
In general, you should receive your claims through a cheque. We will make the cheque payable to the account specified in your application.
More information
Please refer to our Guide to Application (PDF) or read the FAQ.
