Naju-si Promotes Installation Project of Residential 'Low-NOx Boilers'

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Han-hyuk Lee] Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kang In-gyu) announced on the 11th that it will promote the installation support project for ‘Low-NOx Boilers,’ which have the effect of reducing heating costs and improving air quality, this year.

The city will provide subsidies to households applying for the ‘Household Low-NOx Boiler Installation Support Project’ starting today, following last year’s government mandate to install eco-friendly low-NOx boilers due to the designation of air quality management zones.

The ‘Low-NOx Boiler’ is an eco-friendly boiler equipped with a low-NOx burner that significantly reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by improving combustion (evaporation) to less than 0.1 tons per hour.

In particular, it absorbs and recycles heat released during exhaust gas emission, increasing energy efficiency, which allows saving approximately 130,000 KRW annually in fuel costs.

The term Low-NOx refers to the reduction of nitrogen oxide (NOx), a major air pollutant generated during boiler operation.

The city plans to provide subsidies of 200,000 KRW per boiler for general households (50 units) and 600,000 KRW per boiler for low-income households (10 units) from today until the budget is exhausted for applicants this year.

Costs beyond the subsidy are to be borne by the applicant.

Eligible applicants are homeowners or tenants authorized by homeowners residing in Naju City who wish to install (replace) household low-NOx boilers this year.

Those who installed low-NOx boilers prior to the current year or public institutions/facilities (owned by the state or local governments) are excluded.

Applicants must fill out the application form titled ‘Household Low-NOx Boiler Installation Support Project’ posted on the city hall website under notices and announcements, and submit it by visiting the Environmental Management Division or by mail.

However, considering the structure and environment of each household, it is recommended to confirm installation feasibility with the boiler manufacturer before applying.

A city official said, “We ask for the interest of households planning to replace boilers in this project, which not only creates a pleasant air environment by reducing air pollutants but also offers benefits in reducing fuel costs.”

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