Seocho-gu Offers Free Energy Diagnosis and Consulting Services

From the 20th to July 29th, 200 households will be recruited on a first-come, first-served basis through non-face-to-face (phone) and non-visit (outdoor) methods concurrently

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seocho-gu is conducting an ‘Energy Diagnosis and Consulting Service’ that diagnoses wasted energy in households and provides guidance on saving methods to spread the practice of reducing greenhouse gases in daily life.

The ‘Energy Diagnosis and Consulting’ service involves consultants who have completed specialized training diagnosing energy consumption such as air conditioners and home appliances wasted in households, and presenting customized energy-saving plans tailored to each household’s lifestyle patterns. Last year, a total of 180 households received consulting, and 151 households, accounting for 84% of all users, successfully reduced their actual energy consumption.

This year’s consulting will be conducted using both non-face-to-face methods via online and phone, and face-to-face methods held in outdoor spaces. Energy consumption will be monitored for three months afterward to manage whether actual reductions occur.

The consulting service is free of charge, and 200 households will be recruited on a first-come, first-served basis from the 20th to July 29th. The district expects that through this consulting, households will reduce their annual electricity usage by an average of 403 kWh, saving up to 50,000 KRW per year, and commercial establishments will reduce their annual electricity usage by 2,239 kWh, saving up to 170,000 KRW per year on electricity bills.

Additionally, if participants join the Seoul Eco Mileage program after the consulting and practice energy saving, they can receive Eco Mileage incentives (such as traditional market gift certificates and mobile cultural gift certificates) according to the actual energy reduction rate, achieving a twofold benefit.

Households wishing to apply can submit the ‘Energy Diagnosis and Consulting Participation Application’ via email or fax. Detailed information including the application form can be found in the notices section on the Seocho-gu Office website. For inquiries, contact the Climate and Environment Division.

Choi Hee-young, head of the Climate and Environment Division, said, “The Energy Diagnosis and Consulting Service is a project that supports finding the causes of unnecessarily wasted energy in households and practically reducing energy consumption,” and added, “We hope many residents will participate in practicing carbon neutrality and reducing greenhouse gases through this opportunity.”

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