Core Insights - The Qingdao Lichun River Reclaimed Water Clean Energy Utilization Project (Phase I) has officially commenced trial operation, marking a significant breakthrough in the integration of wastewater resource utilization and clean energy development in Qingdao [1] - This project is the first in Shandong to utilize reclaimed water for clean energy heating, completed in just three months [1] Project Details - The project includes the installation of six 7-megawatt heat pump units and associated facilities [1] - It employs a "wastewater source heat pump" and "heat network return water heating" model to convert low-grade thermal energy from wastewater into high-grade thermal energy [1] - The project is expected to supply 544,000 gigajoules of heating annually and utilize 21.6 million cubic meters of reclaimed water [1] Environmental Impact - The initiative is projected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 30,000 tons per year [1] - It represents a new model for the circular utilization of water resources combined with green energy supply [1] Asset Utilization - The project makes efficient use of idle facilities and equipment from the "coal-to-gas" transition, promoting the preservation and appreciation of state-owned assets [1]