Goheung-gun Accepting Applications for 'Energy Voucher'

Applications can be submitted at the resident registration office of the town or myeon where you reside from tomorrow until the end of December

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Song Gwi-geun) announced on the 20th that it is accepting applications for the Energy Voucher program for vulnerable groups until the end of December.

The Energy Voucher is a system that provides card-type vouchers to vulnerable groups so they can purchase energy such as electricity, city gas, and district heating, enabling them to spend a cool summer and a warm winter.

The usage period for summer is from July 1 to the end of September, and for winter from October 6 to the end of April next year. In particular, any remaining balance after using the summer voucher can be carried over and used as a winter voucher.

The eligible recipients are households receiving livelihood or medical benefits that include elderly, infants, disabled persons, pregnant women, patients with severe, rare, or intractable diseases, single-parent families, and youth-headed households. Households that received support last year and have no changes in information such as moving or number of household members will be automatically applied.

The support amount varies according to the number of household members. For summer, it ranges from 7,000 KRW for a single-person household to 15,000 KRW for households of four or more. For winter, it ranges from 89,500 KRW for a single-person household to 176,000 KRW for households of four or more.

The county plans to continue promotional activities such as distributing posters and leaflets, hanging banners, and proxy (official) applications for those with mobility difficulties to ensure that 100% of eligible households receive benefits without omission.

A county official stated, “The Energy Voucher is a program implemented to support vulnerable groups to stay healthy during the heatwave and cold wave seasons. This year, due to COVID-19, the effectiveness of the Energy Voucher is expected to increase compared to previous years. We will do our best in promotion and operation to ensure that all eligible households receive benefits.”

Applications can be submitted at the town or township offices of the resident’s registered address. For more details, inquiries can be made to the Korea Energy Agency or the Future Industry and Enterprise Promotion Team at the county office.

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