Ulsan City Implements Winter Energy Saving Measures

Inspection for Public Institutions and Energy-Intensive Workplaces

Ulsan City Hall exterior view (Photo by Ulsan City)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Yoseop] Ulsan City announced on the 3rd that it will implement winter energy-saving measures targeting public institutions and energy-intensive workplaces with high electricity consumption during the winter season until the end of next month.

The city has formed a joint inspection team with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Energy Agency Busan·Ulsan Headquarters to conduct inspections on 9 energy-intensive workplaces and 26 public institutions within the jurisdiction.

The main inspection items include compliance with heating temperature limits and prohibition of personal heaters during working hours, partial turning off of corridor lighting, the status of LED lighting distribution, the formation and operation status of the Energy Saving Promotion Committee, and the designation and operation status of energy guardians.

In addition, on the 21st, Ulsan City will conduct education on the rationalization of energy use in public institutions for energy managers of 26 public institutions together with the Korea Energy Agency Busan·Ulsan Headquarters. Also, in the Nam-gu Hyundai Department Store area, until February, a joint effort with the Korea Energy Agency and Nam-gu will encourage voluntary participation of merchants to refrain from open-door heating business.

Shim Min-ryeong, Director of the Energy Industry Division of Ulsan City, said, “We ask for much cooperation and participation in saving energy during the winter season by refraining from excessive use of electric heaters.”

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