Gumi-si Supports Gas Heat Pump Emission Reduction Devices

Applications Accepted Until the 27th of Next Month

Up to 90% Support for Attachment Costs

Gumi City in Gyeongbuk Province is taking steps to support the installation of emission reduction devices on gas heat pumps to reduce air pollutant emissions generated in living spaces.

Gumi City Hall.

A Gas Heat Pump (GHP) is a heating and cooling system that uses the power of a gas engine (such as LPG) to drive a compressor (air conditioner outdoor unit) and is mainly used in schools, hospitals, commercial buildings, and other facilities.

The support targets private and public facilities that installed and have been operating gas heat pumps before December 31, 2022. Gas heat pumps that have been in operation for more than 15 years may be excluded from support depending on their degree of aging.

This year’s project budget is 40.95 million KRW, supporting 90% of the cost for attaching the reduction device, ranging from 2.88 million KRW to 3.32 million KRW. The application period is from August 28 to September 27, and applicants can visit the Environmental Management Division or submit the required documents by registered mail.

Facilities without gas heat pump reduction devices must report as air pollutant emission facilities starting in 2025, and will be subject to periodic self-measurements, emission charges, appointment and training of environmental managers, and other obligations.

For more details, please check the notices and announcements on the Gumi City website or contact the responsible department.

Son Yang-suk, head of the Environmental Management Division, said, “Due to amendments in related laws, facilities operating gas heat pumps can be exempted from reporting obligations by attaching reduction devices, so we ask for active participation from facilities.”

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