Gwangju Nam-gu Launches High-Efficiency LED Support Project for Low-Income Families and Others

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Byeong-nae) announced on the 22nd that it will carry out a high-efficiency LED lighting replacement project targeting 90 low-income households and 20 social welfare facilities in the district to improve the energy usage environment of vulnerable households and social welfare facilities by investing 223 million KRW.

The replacement of LED lighting for low-income households and social welfare facilities aims to reduce electricity bills and realize energy welfare by replacing existing lighting devices with high-efficiency LED lighting free of charge.

Nam-gu secured 223 million KRW in project funds after being selected for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy’s public contest last year, and plans to invest 100 million KRW and 123 million KRW respectively this year to replace lighting devices in 90 low-income households and 20 social welfare facilities.

First, 540 high-efficiency LED lights will be distributed to 90 low-income households this year.

To this end, Nam-gu conducted a preliminary demand survey last year targeting 16 neighborhoods in the district and has allocated a total of 140 households including preliminary candidates.

The households eligible for LED lighting replacement will be finalized based on priority such as last year’s applicants, allocation per neighborhood, and recipients of livelihood benefits. Low-income households wishing to apply for replacement can submit an application form to their local neighborhood administrative welfare center by the 26th of next month.

The annual energy cost reduction effect for the 90 low-income households is estimated to be about 10 million KRW, and the energy savings are understood to reach 104,976 kWh.

In addition, Nam-gu confirmed 20 social welfare facilities in the district that wish to replace LED lighting through last year’s demand survey, and 867 high-efficiency LED lights will be provided to these facilities.

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