Dongdaemun-gu Actively Promotes Energy Saving and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects

Energy Self-Sufficient Village Project... Grants Provided for Energy Saving and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects... Replacement of Old Boilers with Eco-Friendly Boilers, Distribution of High-Efficiency Eco-Friendly LED Lighting to Vulnerable Groups, etc.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Yoo Deok-yeol) is actively promoting Green New Deal policies related to energy saving and greenhouse gas reduction to respond to climate change.

Through the 'Dongdaemun-gu Energy Self-Reliant Village Creation Project,' resident groups and organizations can submit project proposals for energy saving, efficiency, production, and greenhouse gas reduction tailored to the characteristics of each village. In the first year, 10 million KRW is supported, 20 million KRW in the second year, and 30 million KRW in the third year.

Additionally, each village receives expert consulting for counseling on setting village visions and project directions, and education on climate change, energy saving, and greenhouse gas reduction is provided to cultivate green leaders in each village.

The project to support the installation of 'eco-friendly home boilers,' which simultaneously reduce fine dust and heating costs, was recently completed. From January 4 to March 16 this year, a total of 1,326 old boilers over 10 years old were replaced with eco-friendly home boilers, providing 200,000 KRW support for general households and 600,000 KRW for low-income households.

Eco-friendly home boilers have a thermal efficiency of over 92% and emit nitrogen oxides, a major cause of ultrafine dust, at 20 ppm or less. They save about 130,000 KRW annually in heating costs and greatly help reduce fine dust.

Furthermore, the district is improving living environments, saving energy, and reducing greenhouse gases by distributing high-efficiency, eco-friendly LED lighting to low-income households using fluorescent lamps, three-band lamps, and incandescent bulbs.

Through this project, 403 households have been supported over the past three years, replacing a total of 1,432 fixtures. This year, after investigating the number and status of replacements for 180 households, replacement work will begin in June.

Yoo Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, "Green New Deal policies to prevent climate change are essential," and added, "We will continue to actively promote various projects that help save energy and reduce greenhouse gases."

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