Gwangmyeong City Responds to Energy Supply Instability... Launches Comprehensive Energy Saving Measures

Strong Internal Measures Including Five-Day Vehicle Rotation for Public Institutions
Mayor Park Seungwon: "All-Out Effort to Overcome Energy Crisis with Citizens and Businesses"
Spreading Energy-Saving Practices with Public Sector Leading Businesses and Citizens

Gwangmyeong City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Park Seungwon) announced on March 26 that it will launch an "Energy Saving Campaign" involving both the public and private sectors, in response to the energy supply crisis triggered by recent international instability.

Gwangmyeong City Hall panorama. Provided by Gwangmyeong City

With heightened tensions between the United States and Iran raising concerns over energy price hikes and supply imbalances, the city plans to overcome the national resource security crisis by setting an example in the public sector and encouraging participation from businesses and citizens.

The city believes that leadership in the public sector is the key driver for private participation, and will strongly implement internal energy-saving measures.

Strict enforcement of a five-day rotation system for official vehicles at City Hall will be applied: a first violation will result in a warning; a second violation will lead to a one-week restriction on building access or official registration; a third violation will extend the restriction period to two weeks. Notably, for four or more violations, the city will request cooperation from the audit officer for an investigation, thereby strengthening practical management and oversight.

Additionally, all departments and affiliated institutions will be encouraged to maintain appropriate indoor temperatures, reduce standby power, and use stairs for lower floors as part of everyday routines, with a focus on eliminating energy waste in the public sector at its source.

In the private sector, the city will guide energy-intensive local businesses to participate in the car rotation system, implement flexible and remote work arrangements, and voluntarily reduce energy consumption.

In areas with many commercial establishments, on-site campaigns will be conducted focusing on immediately actionable rules for small business owners, such as refraining from heating or cooling with doors open during business hours and turning off outdoor signs after closing. Online media will also be used in parallel to foster a culture of saving energy throughout the local commercial districts.

For the general public, the city will widely promote practical daily rules such as turning off unused lights and using public transportation via social networking services (SNS), the city’s official website, and electronic billboards, emphasizing that small daily changes can be the key to overcoming the national crisis.

The city will continue to closely monitor the energy supply situation and actively respond until stability is achieved.

Mayor Park Seungwon stated, "Overcoming the energy crisis can only bear fruit when all members of the community—including the public sector, citizens, and businesses—come together and contribute in their own ways. As small daily actions add up to create big changes, I hope everyone will join in the energy-saving efforts with one heart."

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