苏州全力降低企业用能成本

Group 1 - The "Xiangcheng Economic Development Zone Energy Center" is set to officially open on October 23, 2025, coinciding with the International Energy Transformation Forum, showcasing Suzhou's latest advancements in energy transition [1] - The energy center will serve as a central air conditioning system for surrounding enterprises, providing year-round heating and cooling services to nearly 1 million square meters of office, commercial, hotel, and residential spaces within a 2-kilometer radius, with expected annual savings of 2,562 tons of standard coal and a reduction of 6,558 tons of CO2 emissions [1] - Suzhou is building a comprehensive energy digital management system across the city, integrating low-carbon energy technologies to maximize the use of renewable resources and achieve efficient energy conversion and storage [1] Group 2 - The establishment of regional energy centers is part of Suzhou's broader initiative to optimize enterprise services and reduce operational costs, with a focus on lowering energy costs as outlined in the "Suzhou City Comprehensive Cost Reduction Work Plan" released in April [2] - Companies like Guangguang Electric Power Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. have adopted "photovoltaic + energy storage" smart microgrid solutions, resulting in solar power accounting for 7% of their total energy consumption and an estimated annual savings of 5.22 million yuan in electricity costs [2] - Donghua Energy (Zhangjiagang) New Materials Co., Ltd. has improved steam utilization efficiency from around 10% to 90% by implementing steam cascading waste heat power generation technology, significantly enhancing overall energy efficiency [2] Group 3 - Suzhou aims to leverage its industrial park advantages and collaborate with enterprises to implement a "full-process energy efficiency" concept, ensuring stable, safe, efficient, and energy-saving supply systems while reshaping the green development value chain [3]