Radio Taiwan Internatioal
Date: 22 March, 2019
By: Paula Chao
Economics Minister Shen Jong-chin says the government will make subsidy applications
Economics Minister Shen Jong-chin (left)
easier for those who want to replace old appliances with energy-efficient models.
Shen was speaking Friday at the opening of a trade fair featuring home appliances, air conditioners, and other electronic products.
The subsidy is part of the government’s plan to cut energy use. Air conditioners and refrigerators with inverter models are considered more energy-efficient.
The government has promised to offer a maximum subsidy of US$100. [FULL STORY]