Premier Liu Pledges to Forge a "Low Carbon" Homeland

Taipei, April 17, 2009 (CENS)--Premier Liu Chao-shiuan pledged yesterday (April 16) to complete the enactment of the statute for renewable energy this year, as part of the government's effort to create a "low carbon-emission homeland."

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the two-day national energy conference, Liu also announced that the role of nuclear power as a transitional alternative for the nation in the march towards the "low carbon-emission homeland" goal is an established fact, pledging, though, to assure nuclear power safety, improve nuclear waste-disposal technology, and institute an open and transparent monitoring mechanism for nuclear-power operation.

Liu noted that the enactment of the statute for renewable energy will pave the way for the institution of a mechanism for purchasing renewable energy, settling market price, and removing development blockades, thereby allowing Taiwan to become a "developed nation" in the development of renewable energy.

Meanwhile, the government, said the Premier, will spare no effort in pushing the green-energy industry, in the hope of injecting fresh vitality into Taiwan's industry.

For the sake of energy conservation and carbon abatement, Taiwan will construct intelligent grid network and install intelligent ammeters, according to Liu, who also said that the government will institute a "low carbon-oriented" transportation environment, including the acceleration of the construction of bicycle hardware and software, the intensification of mass-transportation service, and the improvement of auto and motorcycle utilization. "We will inject chlorophyll into Taiwan's transportation network and transform it into a transportation artery owning the function of photosynthesis," said Liu.

Meanwhile, Taiwan will push "national energy technology plan," cultivating senior energy-technology talents, introducing mature foreign energy technologies, and developing cutting-edge energy technologies.