'K-RE100' has been launched to increase the use of renewable energy in public institutions. As the "renewable energy usage performance" will now be included in the management evaluation of 88 public institutions from this year, the government is supporting the development of practical implementation strategies to accelerate the transition to renewable energy in public institutions.
The Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment announced that the launch ceremony of 'Public Institution K-RE100,' attended by 88 public institutions nationwide, was held at the KEPCO Art Center in Seoul on the 11th.
Starting this year, the government has newly introduced 'K-RE100 membership and performance implementation' as a management evaluation indicator for the 88 public institutions subject to management evaluation. As a result, public institutions will be evaluated annually on their renewable energy utilization performance. The goal is to increase the current average of 14% renewable energy usage in public institutions to the international society's recommended standard of 60% by 2030.
Public institutions plan to increase renewable energy usage by installing renewable energy facilities using idle areas such as roofs and parking lots or promoting direct power purchase agreements (PPAs) for renewable energy. The achievement of public institutions' goals can also be expected to strengthen the industrial ecosystem through expanded investment in renewable energy and the use of domestic equipment. Additionally, projects such as Sunlight and Wind Income Villages are expected to contribute to enhancing public awareness and community participation.
The Ministry plans to establish a 'Public Institution K-RE100 Fund' with private financial institutions totaling 110 billion won and expand financial support for the installation of renewable energy facilities in public institutions to support the distribution and utilization of renewable energy.
Furthermore, ongoing monitoring of public institutions' renewable energy usage implementation plans and progress will be carried out, and the Korea Energy Corporation under the Ministry will provide consulting services for the optimal direction and support efficient implementation of renewable energy usage.
At the launch ceremony, the government and all 88 public institutions signed a 'Public Institution K-RE100 Activation Memorandum of Understanding' and pledged to lead the national task of energy transition centered on renewable energy.
Minister of Climate, Energy, and Environment Kim Sang-hwan stated, "The role of public institutions is crucial for achieving the goal of 100GW of renewable energy by 2030 and securing cost competitiveness, enhancing industrial competitiveness, and activating public awareness." He added, "With the introduction of the indicator for the renewable energy usage ratio of public institutions, we will meticulously formulate execution plans tailored to each institution's conditions and ensure the smooth implementation to achieve the national task of energy transition centered on renewable energy."