Seodaemun-gu Promotes Energy Saving in Universities and Low-Rise Residential Areas

Seoul City Secures 500 Million KRW for 'Community Problem-Solving Collaborative Governance Strategy Project' Competition Selection

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) secured 500 million KRW in city funds after its project, "Building Energy Efficiency and Conservation Practices with the Local Community," was selected in Seoul's first-ever "Community Problem-Solving Governance Strategy Project Competition."

The strategic project submitted by the district, titled "Energy Reduction and Efficiency of Buildings in Local Universities and Low-rise Residential Areas," was planned as part of a low-carbon policy at a time when a climate crisis response and energy transition model for local governments is needed.

There are nine universities located in Seodaemun-gu.

The project plan involves promoting energy reduction targeting universities, which are high energy-consuming institutions, and low-rise residential areas.

In the detailed implementation phase, the goal is to create an effective energy efficiency model through a Living Lab approach. A Living Lab refers to a "living laboratory" aimed at finding solutions to social problems in everyday life settings.

The district also plans to promote energy-saving measures that universities and residents can practice through education and forums, creating opportunities to participate in the use of alternative energy.

Mayor Moon Seok-jin stated, "Seodaemun-gu has the highest number of energy self-reliant villages engaged in energy saving, production, and efficiency activities among Seoul's autonomous districts. We will expand this into a public-private-academic governance and establish a 'Seodaemun-gu-type energy efficiency model.'"

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