{"id":795356,"date":"2025-08-28T12:51:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T12:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.daliworks.net\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/energy-saving-government-subsidy-en\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T01:21:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T01:21:32","slug":"energy-saving-government-subsidy-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/test.daliworks.net\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/energy-saving-government-subsidy-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Cut Cooling Costs with Government Support: Energy Efficiency Strategies for Small Businesses and Factories"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This is Part 5 of our series, ‘Cooling Cost Reduction Strategies You Can Start Right Now.’<\/span><\/p>\n

Part 1: <\/span>\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f<\/span> The More You Run the AC, the Higher the Bill? How to Save with HVAC AI<\/span><\/p>\n

Part 2: <\/span>\ud83d\udca8<\/span> Smart Cooling for Franchise Stores: The Savings Potential of IR Control<\/span><\/p>\n

Part 3: <\/span>\ud83e\uddcd\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/span> Factory Cooling That AI Switches On and Off by Itself: The Evolution of Occupancy Detection<\/span><\/p>\n

Part 4: \ud83c\udf9b\ufe0f Remote or Wired? A Comparative Analysis of AC Control Methods<\/p>\n

Do you find yourself sighing every time the summer electricity bill arrives?<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, when replacing cooling equipment or adopting a smart control system, taking advantage of <\/span>government support programs<\/b><\/span> can significantly lower the upfront cost burden and deliver a faster return on investment.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we look at the key <\/span>government support programs<\/b><\/span> related to smart cooling, along with the real-world savings achievable everywhere from small retail stores to manufacturing plants.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Government Support Programs Are Available?<\/h2>\n

Every year, the central government and local municipalities run <\/span>energy efficiency support programs<\/b><\/span> to improve energy efficiency and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Representative examples include the following.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Subsidies typically cover <\/span>20~40% of the total installation cost<\/b><\/span>, with rates varying by industry and business size.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 The key point is that not only simple equipment replacement but also <\/span>AI-based cooling control solutions<\/b><\/span> can be eligible for support.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Much Can You Save with Support?<\/h2>\n

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Government support delivers <\/span>lower adoption costs + lower electricity bills<\/b><\/span> \u2014 two benefits at once.<\/span><\/p>\n

Example \u2460 <\/span>Small Business Storefront (Cafe or Convenience Store)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Installation cost of KRW 2 million \u2192 KRW 600,000 subsidy \u2192 actual burden of KRW 1.4 million<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Monthly electricity bill of KRW 300,000, savings rate of 15<\/span>~20% \u2192 monthly savings of KRW 45,000<\/span>~60,000<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Investment recovered in about 2~3 years<\/span><\/p>\n

Example \u2461 <\/span>Manufacturing Plant<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Installation cost of KRW 50 million \u2192 KRW 20 million subsidy \u2192 actual burden of KRW 30 million<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Annual electricity bill of KRW 120 million, savings rate of 15~<\/span>25% \u2192 annual savings of KRW 18~<\/span>30 million<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Investment recovered in about 1~1.7 years<\/span><\/p>\n

The greatest strength of combining government support with AIoT cooling management is that it applies across the board \u2014 small storefronts (cafes and convenience stores), mid-to-large franchises, and large manufacturing plants alike.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcca Comparison Chart: Small Business Storefront vs. Manufacturing Plant<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Remote (IR) + AI Control<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 Quick to deploy at low cost<\/p>\n

\u2013 Optimizes multiple AC units simultaneously across stores, offices, and factories of any size<\/p>\n

\u2013 With signal reliability addressed, savings on par with wired control can be expected<\/p>\n

Wired Control<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 Highest technical reliability<\/p>\n

\u2013 However, adoption barriers (construction and cost) limit its practical range of application<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcca<\/span> Remote (IR) vs. Wired Control Comparison<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\ud83d\udc49 Insights<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Small businesses<\/b><\/span> face a low upfront cost; the payback period is somewhat longer, but the monthly reduction in fixed costs is unmistakable.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Manufacturing plants<\/b><\/span> require a larger installation investment, but with savings measured in tens of millions of KRW, the payback comes much faster.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Above all, <\/span>government support sharply reduces the initial investment burden for both<\/b><\/span>, lowering the barrier to entry.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Should You Get Started?<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Check What Support Your Business Can Receive<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Check announcements on the Korea Energy Agency and local government websites<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Assess Your Eligibility<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Varies by building size, industry, and power consumption<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Consult a Professional Solution Provider<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Simulate actual installation costs, savings rates, and payback periods<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Small stores: With fast deployment and low cost as priorities, remote (IR) + AI control is the best fit<\/p>\n

\u2013 Large factories and new buildings: If long-term operational stability matters most, wired control is the sensible choice<\/p>\n

Support + AIoT Adoption: Why Now Is the Opportunity<\/h2>\n

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\u2013 Government support eases the initial burden<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 AIoT control cuts long-term operating costs<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Flexibility to scale from stores to factories<\/span><\/p>\n

By taking advantage of government support programs, <\/span>small businesses can start with little burden, and manufacturing plants can recover their investment even faster<\/b><\/span> on the path to smart cooling.<\/span><\/p>\n

In particular, the Thingplus Energy Saving service covers everything from IR control to factory-scale wired control, so applying it together with subsidies delivers optimal ROI.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

\u2705 With government support, the barrier to adoption drops while the AI-driven savings remain intact.<\/span><\/p>\n

That makes <\/span>\u201cchecking support policies and moving quickly on adoption before next summer arrives\u201d<\/b><\/span> the smartest choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2705 Recommended Reading<\/p>\n

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IR Remote or Wired? A Comparative Analysis of AC Control Methods<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n