LH headquarters [Yonhap]
LH headquarters [Yonhap]

Korea Land and Housing Corp. (LH) said Tuesday it signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea District Heating on decarbonizing heat energy in apartment complexes.

The MOU aims to build a cooperative framework to ease upfront construction costs for renewable energy facilities and ensure stable operations, helping both agencies work toward the national greenhouse gas reduction target and the broader energy transition in residential housing.

Under the agreement, the two organizations will pursue four areas of collaboration: developing and piloting a heat supply model that integrates district heating with renewable heat sources; conducting research and development on heat pump installation in apartment complexes, sharing findings and improving technical standards; identifying low-carbon district energy supply models for new residential land development; and responding to changes in relevant laws and regulations. Heat pumps are eco-friendly devices that collect heat from outside air and other sources for use in heating and cooling.

To that end, the two agencies plan to form a working-level consultative body this month to flesh out target sites for mixed heat sources, conduct technical reviews and carry out economic feasibility analyses.

"This MOU is a starting point for exploring a new direction in heat supply for apartment complexes by combining the strengths of renewable energy and district heating," said Oh Ju-heon, head of LH's public housing division. "We will provide residents with an eco-friendly and economical living environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency in apartment complexes."


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