Group 1 - Ningxia has officially entered the heating season as of November 1, with the new heating regulations mandating an increase in residential temperature from 18°C to 20°C [1][3] - In Yinchuan, the total heating area is 152 million square meters, serviced by 29 heating companies, which have established 24-hour customer service lines to address user issues [1] - The revised heating regulations also promote the implementation of metering for heating charges in all public buildings and require heating companies to develop smart monitoring systems for digital management of heat sources and user temperatures [3] Group 2 - In Lanzhou, centralized heating commenced on November 1, with 535 heating stations ensuring compliance with the 18°C temperature standard for residents [4] - Over the past five years, Lanzhou has completed the renovation of 631 kilometers of old heating pipelines and upgraded heating facilities for approximately 72,000 households [4] - A four-level response mechanism has been established to facilitate communication between heating companies, communities, and supervisory authorities during the heating season [6] Group 3 - Beijing's heating season preparations include the completion of maintenance on 19 core units across seven gas power plants, covering a heating area of 376 million square meters for 2.3 million users [7][11] - The heating units in Beijing will prioritize heating for vulnerable populations, such as elderly care facilities and schools, ensuring their heating needs are met first [9] - A total of 40,000 equipment repairs and upgrades have been conducted to enhance heating efficiency this season [9] Group 4 - Tianjin has received its first LNG shipment for the winter heating season, with 17 LNG vessels expected to dock, delivering a total of 1.1 million tons of gas to meet the heating needs of 26 million households [12] - The local border inspection authorities have implemented expedited procedures for LNG vessels to ensure quick unloading and supply during the winter [14] Group 5 - Liaoning province has initiated its heating operations on November 1, with all cities and districts set to provide heating as scheduled [16] - The province has undertaken significant upgrades, including the renovation of 2,095 kilometers of old heating pipelines and the maintenance of over 1,200 boilers [16] - Liaoning has achieved a coal storage level of 1,195,430 tons, representing an 80.5% storage rate, and has integrated more smart devices for precise heating control [16]