4 FAQs about Seoul electricity policy

How will Seoul's energy policy change the world?

By disclosing energy information and policies, Seoul will make it easier for citizens to participate in energy generation, energy efficiency improvement and energy-saving. Ten million citizens will be the consumers and producers of energy to decentralize the city's power generation.

What will Seoul do for the energy industry?

Seoul will support the local energy service industry and foster ICT electricity technologies including Building Energy Management System (BEMS) favorable to large cities and smart grids. Seoul will also foster social enterprises and cooperatives in the field of green energy.

What is Korea's energy policy?

Korea's energy policy has undergone substantial reform in recent years. In 2022, Korea implemented a policy to expand renewable energy while maintaining an 1 Unless otherwise indicated, all material presented in text, figures, and tables is derived from IEA data and analysis.

What will Seoul's energy policy look like in 2020?

The target year is 2020 and Seoul expects to increase electricity self-reliance rate to 20%, cut greenhouse gas emissions by 10 million tons, and reduce energy use by 4 million TOE.

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