Naju City Launches Energy Policy 'Advisory Committee'... 17 Members Appointed

Published 14 Dec.2022 09:51(KST)

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] On the 14th, Jeonnam Naju City announced that it held the launch ceremony of the ‘Naju City RE100 Energy Policy Advisory Committee’ (hereinafter referred to as the Advisory Committee) at the Ihwa Room of the City Hall on the 13th.

The Advisory Committee is composed of a total of 17 members, including experts, university professors, executives of public and large corporations, city council members, and public officials, all of whom possess extensive knowledge, experience, and prestige in fields such as energy and carbon neutrality, physics and chemistry, tourism and planning, and agriculture.

The committee members include Yoon Byung-tae, Mayor of Naju City; Moon Seung-il, Associate Professor at Korea Energy Technology University (KENTECH); Choi Yong-guk, President of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Branch of the Korea Federation of Science and Technology Societies; Kim Suk-cheol, Specialist at Korea Electric Power Corporation; Moon Bong-jin, Professor of Physics and Optical Science at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology; Shin Jae-moon, Head of Future Business Development at KEPCO KDN; Park Hyo-yeon, Professor of Cultural Tourism Management at Chonnam National University; and Kim Sang-il, Head of the Power Market Division at Korea Power Exchange.

Also included are Kim Yeon-jung, Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Korea Rural Economic Institute; Joo Dong-sik, Director of the Green Energy Research Institute; Lee Soon-hyung, Co-representative of the 1.5℃ Forum; Won Young-jin, Advisor at Samsung Electronics Infrastructure Technology Center; Kim Yoo-shin, Chairman of the Jeonnam Energy Industry Association; Jung Soon-nam, Vice President of the Korea Battery Industry Association; Kim Kang-jung, Naju City Council Member; Lee Jung-guk, Director of the Safety and Urban Construction Bureau of Naju City; and Kim Min-seok, Head of the Job Economy Division.

The Advisory Committee, composed of top experts in each field, is responsible for advising on the overall energy policy of Naju City in line with the global energy paradigm shift and government energy policy directions such as RE100.

‘RE100,’ a major issue in the industry, stands for ‘Renewable Energy 100%’ and refers to a voluntary global renewable energy campaign in which companies meet 100% of their electricity needs through renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.

The city plans to focus discussions on fostering new energy industries by attracting RE100 demand and supply companies centered on the Advisory Committee, revitalizing the Energy Valley, developing resident-experienced policies, and promoting international energy events.

The Advisory Committee appointed Professor Moon Seung-il as chairman and Representative Lee Soon-hyung as vice chairman through recommendations from all members, and established an operation plan including regular meetings once every six months and occasional meetings convened by the chairman.

Chairman Moon Seung-il said, “As domestic companies continue to declare RE100 and the competitiveness of the renewable energy market increases, it is time for Naju, the energy capital, to play a meaningful role. The Advisory Committee will actively strive to attract RE100 demand and supply companies and develop policies by utilizing Naju’s differentiated infrastructure conditions and strengths compared to other regions.”

Mayor Yoon Byung-tae said, “It is an honor and a gratitude to have gathered the best people in various fields including energy as advisory members of the RE100 Energy Policy Committee. I hope the advisory members will pool their experience and wisdom so that Naju can play a leading role in RE100 policies worthy of the title of energy capital.”