济南主城区供暖迈入“无煤化”时代

Core Points - The "Liaohot into Jinan" project has officially commenced operations, marking the end of coal heating in Jinan after 40 years, transitioning to a coal-free heating era [2][3] - The project consists of two lines totaling 150 kilometers, with the northern line already operational since November 9, 2023, and the southern line starting on December 28, 2023 [2] - The project utilizes industrial waste heat from nearby power plants, significantly reducing coal consumption and contributing to cleaner air quality in Jinan [3] Summary by Sections Heating Transition - Jinan has shut down 54 coal-fired boilers, establishing a new heating system based on large clean energy sources like Huangtai Power Plant and others [3] - The "Liaohot into Jinan" project can support a heating demand of 100 million square meters, saving approximately 1.2989 million tons of standard coal annually [2] Environmental Impact - The transition to clean heating has led to a significant improvement in air quality, with the number of days with good air quality increasing from 61 days in 2013 to 244 days in 2024 [3] - The city aims to achieve its "dual carbon" goals through this transformation, providing a model for other northern regions in winter clean heating [4]