Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the shift towards clean energy heating in rural China, particularly in northern regions, as farmers adopt electric heating solutions to replace traditional coal burning, improving both air quality and living standards [3][6][10]. Group 1: Clean Energy Adoption - The installation of air-source heat pumps has allowed rural residents, like Zhuang Derong, to eliminate coal heating, resulting in a more convenient and cost-effective heating solution [3][6]. - In Liaoning Province, over 1,130 households have switched to electric heating, indicating a growing trend towards clean energy in rural areas [3][6]. Group 2: Government Support and Subsidies - The Chinese government is promoting clean heating through subsidies for new users of electric and gas heating, with specific financial support for each cubic meter of natural gas and kilowatt-hour of electricity used [6][10]. - Various provinces, including Qinghai, are implementing programs to encourage the use of clean heating technologies, such as electric boilers, through financial incentives [6][10]. Group 3: Environmental Impact - The transition to clean heating has led to a significant reduction in coal usage, contributing to improved air quality, with PM2.5 concentrations in cities dropping by 16.3% since 2020 [10]. - By the end of 2024, the clean heating rate in northern regions is expected to reach 83%, a nearly 20 percentage point increase since 2020, showcasing the effectiveness of these initiatives [10]. Group 4: Socioeconomic Benefits - The shift to clean heating not only enhances air quality but also improves the quality of life for millions of residents, as noted by experts in the field [10]. - In transformed villages, new economic activities have emerged, such as tourism, driven by improved living conditions and the attractiveness of clean energy solutions [10].