Energy-saving appliance subsidy quota less than 30% left, Energy Administration: Seize year-end deadline
Taiwan's Energy Administration announced that the energy-saving appliance replacement subsidy program will end at year-end, with less than 30% of the quota remaining. Citizens are urged to replace old air conditioners and refrigerators with energy-efficient models by the deadline.
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(Central News Agency reporters Hsieh Yi-hsuan, Tseng Yun-ting, Taipei 13th) With increasing electricity demand in summer, the Energy Administration today reminded that the government's 4-year "Residential Appliance Replacement Energy-Saving Subsidy" has entered its final year, with less than 30% of the subsidy quota remaining. There are currently no plans for the next phase. Citizens should seize the opportunity before the end of the year to replace old air conditioners or refrigerators at home with energy-efficient class 1 products, and can receive a subsidy of NT$3,000 per unit.
As summer temperatures gradually rise, electricity demand also increases. The Energy Administration stated that replacing old equipment with high-efficiency models can save about 50% of electricity consumption, and the effect is particularly obvious during summer. For example, a three-generation family in Hsinchu East District replaced 3 old air conditioners, saving about 30% of annual electricity consumption, which can reach up to 50% in summer, totaling over NT$10,000 in saved electricity bills and electricity-saving incentives per year.
Regarding the energy-saving subsidy situation, Wu Chih-wei, Director-General of the Energy Administration, stated that since its implementation in 2026, a total of 5.21 million units have been applied for subsidies, with an overall target of 7.3 million units. Currently, less than 30% of the total subsidy quota remains. The purchase deadline for appliance subsidies will end at the end of this year. He reminded citizens to apply as soon as possible and replace their appliances quickly to seize the last wave of energy-saving subsidy opportunities.
Wu Chih-wei mentioned that many families have long overlooked the standby power consumption of thermos bottles. The habit of keeping them plugged in easily accumulates electricity consumption and is a common but often unnoticed source of power consumption. He reminded that if not necessary for long-term insulation, usage habits should be adjusted appropriately or more energy-efficient equipment should be used.
Regarding the use of air conditioners and dehumidifiers, Wu Chih-wei pointed out that the main function of an air conditioner is cooling, and dehumidification is an附加功能 (additional function). In the same indoor environment of about 9 pings (about 29.7 square meters), the power consumption of an air conditioner in dehumidification mode is about 1 to 2.1 kilowatts (kW), while a dedicated dehumidifier is about 0.116 kW, a difference of nearly 10 times.
He further explained that air conditioners achieve dehumidification by removing heat, but consume more power; in contrast, dehumidifiers are more energy-efficient, and the difference is more obvious for long-term use.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs pointed out that it continues to promote deep energy-saving measures, including high-efficiency equipment replacement, smart energy management, and energy-saving technology applications. Since its implementation in 2026, it has accumulated 12.068 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity saved, equivalent to the annual power generation of two coal-fired units at the Dalin Power Plant. (Edited by Pan Yi-ching) 1150513
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(Central News Agency reporters Hsieh Yi-hsuan, Tseng Yun-ting, Taipei 13th) With increasing electricity demand in summer, the Energy Administration today reminded that the government's 4-year "Residential Appliance Replacement Energy-Saving Subsidy" has entered its final year, with less than 30% of the subsidy quota remaining. There are currently no plans for the next phase. Citizens should seize the opportunity before the end of the year to replace old air conditioners or refrigerators at home with energy-efficient class 1 products, and can receive a subsidy of NT$3,000 per unit.
As summer temperatures gradually rise, electricity demand also increases. The Energy Administration stated that replacing old equipment with high-efficiency models can save about 50% of electricity consumption, and the effect is particularly obvious during summer. For example, a three-generation family in Hsinchu East District replaced 3 old air conditioners, saving about 30% of annual electricity consumption, which can reach up to 50% in summer, totaling over NT$10,000 in saved electricity bills and electricity-saving incentives per year.
Regarding the energy-saving subsidy situation, Wu Chih-wei, Director-General of the Energy Administration, stated that since its implementation in 2026, a total of 5.21 million units have been applied for subsidies, with an overall target of 7.3 million units. Currently, less than 30% of the total subsidy quota remains. The purchase deadline for appliance subsidies will end at the end of this year. He reminded citizens to apply as soon as possible and replace their appliances quickly to seize the last wave of energy-saving subsidy opportunities.
Wu Chih-wei mentioned that many families have long overlooked the standby power consumption of thermos bottles. The habit of keeping them plugged in easily accumulates electricity consumption and is a common but often unnoticed source of power consumption. He reminded that if not necessary for long-term insulation, usage habits should be adjusted appropriately or more energy-efficient equipment should be used.
Regarding the use of air conditioners and dehumidifiers, Wu Chih-wei pointed out that the main function of an air conditioner is cooling, and dehumidification is an附加功能 (additional function). In the same indoor environment of about 9 pings (about 29.7 square meters), the power consumption of an air conditioner in dehumidification mode is about 1 to 2.1 kilowatts (kW), while a dedicated dehumidifier is about 0.116 kW, a difference of nearly 10 times.
He further explained that air conditioners achieve dehumidification by removing heat, but consume more power; in contrast, dehumidifiers are more energy-efficient, and the difference is more obvious for long-term use.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs pointed out that it continues to promote deep energy-saving measures, including high-efficiency equipment replacement, smart energy management, and energy-saving technology applications. Since its implementation in 2026, it has accumulated 12.068 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity saved, equivalent to the annual power generation of two coal-fired units at the Dalin Power Plant. (Edited by Pan Yi-ching) 1150513
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