Dongdaemun-gu Supports 1 Million KRW for Installation of Self-Powered Elevator Devices in Apartment Complexes

Support of 1 Million KRW Installation Cost per Elevator for Apartment Buildings with 15+ Floors... Apply by May 21... Annual Reduction of 2,897 kWh Electricity and 1 Ton Greenhouse Gas per Elevator

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor You Deok-yeol) is implementing a support project for the installation of self-generating devices in elevators of apartment complexes to recycle energy and reduce electricity bills.

The "elevator self-generating device" is a device that converts the energy generated by the motor when the elevator goes up or down into usable electricity.

When the device is installed, the power consumption of one elevator is reduced by 2,897 kWh annually, saving 15-40% of the elevator's energy consumption.

This can reduce the shared electricity bill by 30,000 to 40,000 KRW per month per elevator, cut greenhouse gas emissions by 1 ton annually, and have the effect of planting about 320 young pine trees.

The support target is apartment complexes with 15 floors or more, where the self-generating device can be used for more than 10 years after installation. The support limit is 1 million KRW per elevator, with approximately 100,000 KRW of excess cost to be borne by the applicant.

Apartment complexes wishing to apply must pass a resolution at the residents' representative meeting, then download and complete the application documents from the Dongdaemun-gu Office website, and submit the documents by May 21 by visiting the Housing Division of Dongdaemun-gu Office, or by email (close06@ddm.go.kr) or mail (Housing Division, Dongdaemun-gu Office, 145 Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul).

The district office will select support targets in order of priority based on complexes with many households under the national housing size (85㎡), complexes with a large total number of households, and complexes with taller buildings.

You Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, "Installing elevator self-generating devices can recycle wasted energy to reduce greenhouse gases and save electricity bills, achieving two benefits at once. We will continue to promote eco-friendly policies in line with the times to protect the environment and improve residents' quality of life."

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