On May 1, Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior (MOI) announced the launch of its “Flagship Net-Zero Building Carbon Reduction Plan” in response to the nation’s ambitious goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions from the residential and commercial sectors by 35% from 2005 levels by 2030. The initiative aligns with the Environmental Protection Administration’s broader national reduction target of 28±2% and complements the Ministry of Economic Affairs' efforts for the commercial sector through its “Deep Energy Saving Flagship Plan.”
The MOI’s plan is built on three key pillars:
Decarbonizing Old Homes and Social Housing:
The government will assess carbon emissions from the national housing stock, integrating low-carbon and net-zero requirements into social housing and old residential buildings. Urban renewal and the reconstruction of at-risk buildings will also include carbon footprint evaluations, supported by a new labeling system for low-embodied-carbon construction.
Enhancing Building Energy Efficiency:
Given that existing buildings account for over 97% of all structures in Taiwan, this pillar emphasizes upgrading energy efficiency in government-owned properties to set an example. The government will also promote inter-ministerial cooperation to cultivate interdisciplinary talent for net-zero building initiatives and encourage private sector participation.
Dual Transformation Towards Smart and Net-Zero Buildings:
This strategy aims to simultaneously advance smart technologies and net-zero construction methods, helping Taiwan’s building and related industries undergo a coordinated transformation. The goal is to significantly boost future decarbonization capacity in the construction sector.
The MOI stated that this flagship program not only continues the efforts from the second phase of emission reduction actions but also increases momentum through strengthened policy, regulatory updates, and professional training. The plan is seen as a critical step in accelerating Taiwan’s residential and commercial sectors toward a low-carbon future.
Source: China Times News
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