Suwon City to Support Installation of Low-NOx Boilers to Reduce Fine Dust

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City announced on the 26th that it will provide 200,000 won per unit (500,000 won for low-income households) to households replacing conventional residential boilers with 'low-NOx boilers.'

Low-NOx boilers are eco-friendly boilers that emit approximately 77% less nitrogen oxide (NOx), a major cause of fine dust, compared to conventional boilers, and have approximately 10% higher energy efficiency. These are products that have received environmental labeling certification from the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute.

The city will support the replacement of a total of 5,560 units this year, including 5,510 units for general households and 50 units for low-income households (recipients of basic living expenses under the National Basic Living Guarantee Act and those in the next-lowest income bracket).

The application can be made by homeowners of residences in the city or tenants authorized by the homeowner.

By visiting a low-NOx boiler sales representative office and submitting a completed subsidy application form, residents can install a low-NOx boiler at a reduced price.

Low-income households must submit supporting documents such as proof of benefit status and confirmation of next-lowest income bracket status. Subsidies will be provided in the order of application.

Since low-NOx boilers generate condensation water, households where condensate pipe installation is not possible cannot have them installed. Applicants must confirm in advance with the boiler manufacturer whether installation is possible.

The representative office that has entered into a contract with the applicant can submit documents including the subsidy payment request form, boiler installation confirmation certificate, and overall low-NOx boiler status report to the city either by visiting (6th floor of the Suwon City Hall Annex, Climate and Air Quality Team) or by email (bark4694@korea.kr).

Application forms can be found in the announcement posted on the city website (https://www.suwon.go.kr) under 'Announcements/Notices/Legislative Notices.'

An official from the city's Climate and Air Quality Division said, "Since 2017, we have supported the installation of 1,461 low-NOx boilers," and added, "We hope that many citizens will participate this year to reduce fine dust emissions and save energy."