齐鲁银行：金融赋能生态供暖 低碳“点燃”东营温度

Group 1 - Shandong is a major energy production and consumption province, accounting for nearly 10% of the national energy consumption and carbon emissions, with a historical reliance on coal [1] - The Huatai Financial Center - Wuyue Plaza heating project, a demonstration project for geothermal energy development in Shandong, is set to operate in the 2024 heating season, playing a significant role in energy structure transformation and achieving carbon neutrality goals in Dongying [1] - The project utilizes an innovative "geothermal + coal-fired boiler peak-shaving" operation mode, which is expected to save 11,100 tons of standard coal and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 27,300 tons each heating season, along with significant reductions in particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides [1] Group 2 - Qilu Bank Dongying Branch has prioritized green finance, forming a dedicated team to provide comprehensive financial services for the project, optimizing loan processes, and completing the entire evaluation to approval process in the shortest time [2] - The project is expected to enhance Dongying's energy structure transformation and ecological protection, improving the city's competitiveness and overall image [2] - Qilu Bank Dongying Branch plans to continue supporting ecological protection projects by optimizing financial products and services, and exploring new models for green finance development in collaboration with local governments and enterprises [2]