Taipei City Government

The Department of Economic Development (DOED) has teamed up with Internet retailers to help households improve their energy efficiency.
 
According to DOED Commissioner Lin Chung-chieh, a total of NT$ 250,000,000 has been committed to the energy-saving alliance rebate. The agency will continue inviting more vendors to sign up for the plan, offering more deals for energy efficient appliances to attract customers.
 
With the wet and hot summer seasons soon to arrive – which also signals peak demand for electricity, many people choose to turn on dehumidifiers to combat the daunting humility during this period. Since humidity can reach as high as 80-percent, how to keep the living quarters comfortable while preventing the electricity bill from breaking the purse becomes an important issue.
 
DOED suggested that residents who wish to purchase dehumidifiers before the rainy season should opt for models with the green energy label. Other considerations include the size of the room in question, the humidity level of the room, and whether one needs additional functions such as laundry drying and air purification. Regular maintenance and filter cleaning should be carried out accordingly to keep the appliances up and running.
 
Through April 30, consumers can save NT$1,000 max at PChome’s special section for energy saving appliances and have a chance to redeem NT$500 for orders of NT$3,000 or more on the site. Yahoo stores offer a 10% discount on designated CSPF air conditioner models through June 30; orders of NT$5,000 or higher at designated sites can receive NT$500 off at checkout.