Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-03-10 11:22Core Insights - The article highlights the effective use of carbon reduction support tools by the Chongqing Changshou Branch of Bank of Communications to expedite loan approvals for the "Smart Zero Carbon Power Plant" project, ensuring both economic and ecological benefits [1][10]. Group 1: Financial Policies and Initiatives - Since 2025, the People's Bank of China Chongqing Branch has implemented a "billion-level" policy support plan to aid the construction of a beautiful Chongqing, creating the "Yugreen Finance" special policy product with a dedicated re-lending quota of 18 billion yuan [8][12]. - The initiative has successfully mobilized over 20 billion yuan in loans towards green and low-carbon transformation, benefiting more than 1,500 business entities, with the total green loan balance in the city exceeding 1 trillion yuan by the end of 2025 [8][12]. Group 2: Carbon Reduction Support Tools - The Chongqing Branch has established a mechanism for government-bank-enterprise collaboration, enhancing policy promotion and facilitating financing for key projects like clean energy through the "Yangtze Green Finance" system [9][18]. - As of the end of Q3 2025, a total of 16.88 billion yuan in carbon reduction loans has been issued, supporting 215 projects aimed at green and low-carbon development, with an expected annual carbon reduction of over 5.508 million tons [9][18]. Group 3: Project Specifics - The "Smart Zero Carbon Power Plant" project, benefiting from the carbon reduction support tools, received a total loan of 79.93 million yuan with a term of 15 years, of which 23.74 million yuan has already been disbursed [9][18]. - The project, utilizing a "self-consumption and surplus electricity grid connection" model, is projected to save 22,900 tons of standard coal and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 62,800 tons over its 25-year operational lifespan, achieving a win-win in economic and ecological benefits [9][18].