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Taiwan Power invests NT$44.1B in pollution control
Taiwan Power Company launches a new gas unit at Taichung Power Plant, advancing the "increase gas, reduce coal" policy. Emissions dropped 77% since 2016.
2026/01/23 16:35
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Taichung voters decide fate of three KMT legislators
Voters in Taichung cast ballots in a nuclear power plant referendum and recall elections for three KMT legislators. Key figures, including Chiang Chi-chen and Yang Chiung-ying, participated early, sharing personal insights.
2025/08/23 16:51
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Taiwan voters decide fate of legislators and nuclear plant
Taiwan voters participate in legislative recalls and nuclear power referendum Saturday. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen and senior officials cast ballots as 2.4 million residents decide on Third Nuclear Power Plant restart and legislator recalls.
2025/08/23 16:36
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Taipei mayor rallies against Taichung recall efforts
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and Deputy Speaker Chiang Chi-chen rally against recall votes in Taichung City, urging citizens to protect Taiwan’s democracy.
2025/08/22 17:49
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Taipower slashes coal use despite nuclear plant closure
Taiwan Power Company commits to a coal-free future, achieving record low coal usage and reducing air pollution by nearly 80% over eight years. Despite a slight increase in coal use recently, Taipower remains on track with its reduction goals, planning new gas units to further cut coal reliance.
2025/06/25 11:00
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Thermal power dominance alarms Taiwan’s second-largest city
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen stresses the need for a diverse energy mix amid a potential referendum on extending the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant. She warns against over-reliance on thermal power and highlights the impact on foreign investment.
2025/06/11 22:00
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Taiwan ministry warns against rushed coal phaseout
The Ministry of Economic Affairs warns that a new legislative decision may affect power stability and high-tech investment in Taichung. The proposal mandates Taichung Power Plant to cut coal use, aiming for zero by 2028. The government focuses on renewable energy and natural gas to ensure a stable power supply and reduce pollution.
2025/06/05 15:00
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Taiwan utility denies nuclear closure will boost coal use
Taiwan Power Company clarifies that the Maanshan reactor’s shutdown won’t require full operation at Taichung Power Plant. Emissions have dropped 70% since 2016.
2025/05/20 09:49
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Taichung mayor urges energy policy shift amid tariff fears
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen urges Taiwan to adapt its energy policy amid decommissioning of a nuclear reactor. She highlights potential power shortages and tariff challenges.
2025/04/29 17:28
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PM10 levels push Taiwan’s air quality to dangerous territory
Strong northeastern winds have worsened Taiwan’s air quality, reaching "orange alert" levels. Authorities urge power plants to act, and residents to limit outdoor activities.
2025/04/15 21:00
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Fire at Taichung plant site sends smoke into sky
A fire at Taichung Power Plant’s construction site on March 7 sent thick smoke into the sky. Firefighters quickly extinguished it, with no injuries or power disruptions.
2025/03/07 12:59
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Power plants ordered to cut output amid pollution concerns
Changhua’s Environmental Protection Bureau launched an emergency response as air quality hit an orange alert. Measures include power plant output cuts and increased inspections.
2024/11/25 13:48
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Taichung mayor calls for energy diversification in Taiwan
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen addresses air quality issues, urging energy diversification to prevent pollution from the Taichung Power Plant. She highlights progress in reducing poor air quality days and calls for government collaboration to protect public health.
2024/11/15 20:00
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Seismic research vital for nuclear power, Liao says
Academia Sinica’s president highlights Taiwan’s 2050 net-zero carbon challenges, stressing nuclear power’s role. Legislators question goals amid global shifts.
2024/11/11 16:36
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Taiwan to phase out coal power by 2034, says premier
Premier Cho Jung-tai announced Taiwan’s plan to phase out coal-fired power by 2034, using coal only in emergencies. The strategy includes air pollution control and increased gas usage.
2024/11/08 17:39
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KMT Chao slams new gas project approval
Former EPA Director Chao Shao-kang criticizes Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment for approving a new gas unit at Taichung Power Plant, citing electricity shortages and carbon reduction issues.
2024/11/01 15:31
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Taichung mayor pushes for local retention of carbon fees
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen advocates for 80% of carbon fees to stay local, supporting pollution reduction and public health. Taichung City Council discusses the central government’s carbon fee plan, with concerns over local compensation.
2024/10/14 15:44
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Central Taiwan groups rally for coal-free future
Join the rally against air pollution and global warming in Taichung, central Taiwan on December 24. Environmental organizations are demanding a coal-free central Taiwan and urging Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen to take immediate action to phase out coal at the Taichung Power Plant by 2026. Central Taiwan is responsible for over 60% of the nation’s coal-fired power generation, causing long-term pollution. The International Energy Agency advises developed countries to achieve coal phase-out by 2030 to control temperature rise within 1.5 degrees Celsius. Taiwan’s current energy policy does not align with international trends, with proposed energy-use proportion still including 14 to 20% coal by 2030. However, data from the Ministry of Economic Affairs suggests that increased generation from natural gas and renewable sources can allow for a full coal phase-out at Taichung Power Plant by 2026, a decade earlier than Taipower’s claim. Local governments in central Taiwan are criticized for insufficient efforts to reduce coal use, and residents are urged not to wait another 12 years for a healthier environment.
2023/12/19 15:28
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Taichung mini hydroelectric plant to complete by year’s end
The "Taichung City Mini Hydroelectric Development Plan" in Taiwan has signed a 20-year contract with collaborating companies for total funding. The project, led by Fong He Green Energy & Environment Co. and JetPro, aims to create a mini hydroelectric facility within Taichung City. The first facility, the Shishuike Creek mini hydroelectric power plant, is set to be completed by the end of the year and will have an installation capacity of 185KW.
2023/10/26 11:27