CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1 (Purpose) The purpose of this Ordinance is to contribute to the sustainable development of Seoul Metropolitan Government and the enhancement of the quality of life of citizens by preparing and promoting systematic and comprehensive policies related to energy, such as reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by means of energy conservation and the promotion of the development, use, and diffusion of new and renewable energy.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 2 (Basic Direction) (1) The Government of Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Metropolitan Government") shall endeavor to reflect the following matters in the formulation of policies related to energy: <Amended by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012>
1. Establishment of sustainable energy systems;
2. Energy conservation and efficient energy use;
3. Promotion of the development, use, and diffusion of new energy and renewable energy (hereinafter referred to as "new and renewable energy") and unused energy;
4. Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
(2) The Metropolitan Government shall actively utilize an energy and greenhouse gas information system established pursuant to the Green Building Creation Support Act when it formulates and manages policies related to building energy. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012>
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 3 (Definitions) (1) The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows:
1. "Sustainable energy system" means an actual, policy-oriented, and technical system that provides citizens with energy necessary for their living at the minimum economic, social, and environmental costs;
2. "Non-governmental organization" means a non-profit non-governmental organization under the Assistance for Non-Profit, Non-Governmental Organizations Act, among organizations that conduct research, surveys, and citizen participation campaigns in relation to energy conservation and the promotion of the use and diffusion of new and renewable energy and organizations that conduct joint activities relating to energy;
3. "Business entities" means energy users under subparagraph 5 of Article 2 of the Energy Act and energy suppliers under subparagraph 7 of the aforesaid Article;
4. "Enterprise specializing in energy conservation" means an enterprise registered with the Minister of Knowledge Economy pursuant to Article 25 of the Energy Use Rationalization Act;
5. "Voluntary agreement" means a promise that a business entity makes to the Mayor of Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") to voluntarily formulate and execute a plan on reduction goals for greenhouse gas emissions and methods for achieving goals, through energy conservation and the rational use of energy pursuant to Article 28 of the Energy Use Rationalization Act;
6. "Model district for new or renewable energy" means a district designated by the Mayor to facilitate the development, use, and diffusion of new, renewable, and unused energy and efficiently use energy;
7. "Energy-poor classes" mean beneficiaries of the basic living security and the next needy class under the National Basic Living Security Act.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1), the terms used in this Ordinance shall be as defined in the Energy Act and the Act on the Promotion of the Development, Use and Diffusion of New and Renewable Energy.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 4 (Responsibilities and Obligations of Metropolitan Government) (1) The Metropolitan Government shall devise reasonable and comprehensive policies for energy conservation and efficient energy use, the promotion of the diffusion of new and renewable energy, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, etc.
(2) When promoting energy policies under paragraph (1), the Metropolitan Government shall endeavor to conduct research on, development of, surveys on, and expansion of energy, and may work in concert and cooperation with autonomous Gus, business entities, citizens, non-governmental organizations, and academic circles or provide support to them therefor.
(3) The Metropolitan Government shall contribute to the universal supply of energy to all citizens, including energy-poor classes, in cooperation with autonomous Gus and energy suppliers and shall include it in its energy plans.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 5 (Responsibilities and Obligations of each Autonomous Gu) (1) Each autonomous Gu shall formulate its energy plan in accordance with energy policies of the Metropolitan Government, taking into consideration the characteristics of the area within its jurisdiction, and shall be held responsible for executing the plan conscientiously.
(2) Each autonomous Gu shall participate and cooperate in the Metropolitan Government's energy plans and policies actively.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 6 (Responsibilities and Obligations of Business Entities) (1) Each business entity shall endeavor actively to improve energy conservation and energy efficiency, facilitate the development, use, and diffusion of new and renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
(2) Each business entity shall cooperate actively in the energy plans and policies implemented by the Metropolitan Government, autonomous Gus, etc.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 7 (Responsibilities and Obligations of Citizens) (1) Every citizen shall endeavor to use energy in a rational and efficient manner and purchase and use high-efficiency energy-saving machines and materials and products certified with the environment mark for energy conservation.
(2) Every citizen shall participate and cooperate actively in policies implemented by the Metropolitan Government or each autonomous Gu for energy conservation, the efficient use of energy, the facilitation of the development, use, and diffusion of new and renewable energy, and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

CHAPTER II FORMULATION OF ENERGY PLANS, ETC. Article 8 (Energy Plans) (1) The Mayor shall formulate and execute an energy plan of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as "energy plan") every five years, which covers the period of at least five years, pursuant to Article 7 of the Energy Act for energy conservation and the facilitation of the development, use, and diffusion of new and renewable energy.
(2) An energy plan shall include the following matters:
1. Matters concerning the trends and prospects of energy supply and demand and the stable supply of energy;
2. Matters concerning energy conservation and the efficient use of energy;
3. Matters concerning the use of environment-friendly energy, such as new and renewable energy;
4. Matters concerning the rationalization of energy use and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through the rationalization;
5. Matters concerning assistance to energy-disadvantaged classes, including energy-poor classes;
6. Matters concerning assistance to energy-poor classes in cooperation with the Seoul Metropolitan Government, energy-related agencies, energy suppliers, etc.;
7. Matters concerning technical development, training of human resources, education and public relations, and domestic and international exchange and cooperation related to energy;
8. Matters concerning the development and use of unused energy sources;
9. In case of an area designated as an area for integrated energy supply pursuant to Article 5 (1) of the Integrated Energy Supply Act, matters concerning integrated energy supply to the relevant area;
10. Other matters that the Mayor considers necessary for energy policies and related programs.
(3) Deleted. <by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012>
(4) The Mayor may require a specialized research institute to formulate an energy plan on his/her behalf.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 9 (Action Plan for Rationalization of Energy Use) (1) The Mayor shall formulate and execute an action plan for the rationalization of energy use of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as "action plan for energy use rationalization") every year pursuant to Article 6 of the Energy Use Rationalization Act in order to use energy rationally.
(2) An action plan for energy use rationalization under paragraph (1) shall include the following matters:
1. Matters concerning yearly energy conservation in the public and private sectors in order to convert economic structure to an energy-saving structure;
2. Matters concerning technical development and public relations and education for energy use rationalization;
3. Matters concerning reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through rational energy use;
4. Matters that the Mayor considers necessary to promote energy use rationalization.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 10 (Energy Committee) (1) The Mayor shall establish the Energy Committee of Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") for advice and deliberation on energy plans and policies.
(2) The Committee shall be composed of not more than 20 members commissioned or appointed by the Mayor, including one chairperson and one vice chairperson.
(3) The Committee chairperson shall be elected by the Committee from among its members, preside over its business, and represent the Committee.
(4) The vice chairperson shall assist the Committee chairperson and act on behalf of the Committee chairperson, if the Committee chairperson is unable to perform his/her duties due to an unavoidable cause or event.
(5) The number of commissioned members shall not be more than 15, and they shall be commissioned from among those falling under any of the following:
1. Council Members recommended by the Seoul Metropolitan Council;
2. Persons who have profound knowledge and extensive experience in the field of energy or environment;
3. Related experts from specialized institutions, associations, or nongovernmental organizations related to energy;
4. Public officials related to energy.
(6) The terms of office of commissioned members shall be two years, and they may be recommissioned.
(7) Heads of departments related to energy shall be ex officio members and the number of ex officio members shall not be more than five, and the scope of related departments shall be prescribed by Rule.
(8) Functions of the Committee shall be as follows:
1. Development and evaluation of energy-related policies;
2. Deliberation on energy plans;
3. Deliberation on matters concerning the stable use of energy and the facilitation of the development, use, and diffusion of new and renewable energy;
4. Deliberation on matters concerning domestic and international exchange and cooperation in energy;
5. Deliberation on matters concerning the efficient use of the budget related to energy;
6. Consultation about the enactment and amendment of other Ordinances relevant to energy use;
7. Deliberation on other matters which the Committee chairperson refers to the Committee because he/she considers them necessary.
(9) Expenses incurred in conducting activities of the Committee may be paid within the budgetary limits.
(10) Other detailed matters necessary for the operation of the Committee shall be prescribed by Rule.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 11 (Working Committee) (1) The Committee may have a working committee, if necessary for the efficient operation of the Committee, such as prior review of agenda items.
(2) The working committee shall be composed of not more than seven members from among Committee members, including the working committee chairperson.
(3) The working committee chairperson shall be appointed or commissioned by the Committee chairperson under Article 10 (3).
(4) The scope of activities of the working committee and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Rule.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 12 (Composition and Operation of Committee) (1) The Mayor may establish the Committee for advice on the following matters concerning energy plans and the execution thereof, such as energy conservation and production and energy efficiency in the use of buildings: <Amended by Ordinance No. 5489, May 16, 2013>
1. Matters concerning the formulation and revision of an energy business plan;
2. Matters concerning the execution of an energy business plan;
3. Matters concerning evaluations of the results of the promotion of energy business;
4. Matters concerning the participation of citizens, such as gathering opinions of citizens;
5. Matters concerning the calculation of the rates of user fees and leasing fees.
(2) The Committee shall be composed of not more than 30 members including chairpersons, and members shall be those commissioned by the Mayor from among renowned persons from all social strata and classes, such as nongovernmental organizations, religious circles, economic circles, academic circles, educational circles and journalism, and two chairpersons shall be the Mayor and a person elected by the Committee from among its commissioned members.
(3) The terms of office of the Committee members shall be two years and they may be recommissioned.
(4) Chairpersons shall convene meetings of the Committee, and hold meetings when a majority of the incumbent members attend meetings.
(5) The Committee may establish and operate a working committee for the execution and evaluation of projects under public-private partnerships in order to efficiently perform tasks of the Committee
(6) The Mayor may provide support for meetings and activities necessary to perform tasks of the Committee within the budgetary limits.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5320, Juil. 30, 2012]

CHAPTER III ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENT USE OF ENERGY Article 12-2 (Rationalization of Energy in Existing Buildings) (1) The Mayor shall endeavor to increase the number of high energy-efficient buildings for energy conservation and the efficient use of energy.
(2) The Mayor may formulate and promote a plan for the following programs in order to increase the number of high energy-efficient buildings under paragraph (1):
1. Assistance in providing loans for investments in improvement projects for high energy-efficient buildings;
2. Operation of the environment-friendly building certification system based on an efficiency rate of energy conservation;
3. Assistance in evaluation programs for vitalization of energy evaluation of existing buildings;
4. Surveys on the current status of use of energy for the establishment of guidelines for annual energy consumption of existing buildings.
(3) The Mayor may recommend the owners or managers of buildings deemed necessary for energy conservation by increasing high-efficiency buildings to conduct energy evaluation under the Energy Use Rationalization Act. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012>
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 13 (Guarantee of Energy Performance of New Buildings, etc.) (1) The Mayor may establish and implement standards for energy-saving environment-friendly buildings in the public and private sectors in order to induce and facilitate the guarantee of energy performance of new buildings, etc.
(2) The Mayor may recommend the use of products certified as high-efficiency energy apparatus and machinery, and new and renewable energy systems, such as solar heat and solar energy systems, in order to guarantee energy performance of buildings when he/she grants a building permit pursuant to Article 11 (1) of the Building Act.
(3) When a person designs a building, the Mayor shall check the energy performance of the building based on an environment-friendly energy building design as prescribed by rules.
(4) The Mayor shall examine an energy-saving plan submitted by a building project owner pursuant to Article 22 (1) of the Rule on Standards, etc. for Facilities of Buildings and may request him/her to supplement the energy-saving plan, if necessary.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 14 (Environment-Friendly Energy Transportation Measures) The Mayor shall promote the following policies for energy conservation and efficient energy use:
1. Fuel measures for the promotion of energy use by environment-friendly automobiles under subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Act on the Promotion of Development and Diffusion of Environment-Friendly Automobiles;
2. Encouraging citizens to participate in the car-free day system and expanding local tax credits for automobiles participating in the system;
3. Increasing convenience facilities and available facilities for the promotion of use of bicycles;
4. Encouraging public parking lots to voluntarily participate in the car-free day system and discounting parking fees for automobiles participating in the system;
5. Introduction of futuristic automobiles and establishment of infrastructure for futuristic automobiles;
6. Other environment-friendly transportation measures.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 15 (Energy Conservation in Public Sector) The Mayor shall conduct the following matters in order to reduce energy cost, lead energy conservation efforts in the private sector and prepare a sustainable energy system by means of energy conservation and efficient energy use in the public sector: <Amended by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012>
1. Establishment and management of goals for energy conservation based on the total energy consumption control system;
2. Purchase and use of green products under Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on the Facilitation of Purchase of Green Products when constructing public buildings or remodeling or repairing public facilities;
3. Promotion of energy-saving programs by enterprises specializing in energy saving, taking characteristics of each institution into consideration;
4. Conducting evaluations of energy management to enhance energy efficiency of public buildings;
5. Purchase of compact cars or environment-friendly automobiles under subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Act on the Promotion of Development and Diffusion of Environment-Friendly Automobiles first of all when a public agency purchases official vehicles;
6. Observance of appropriate indoor temperatures in buildings for each season;
7. Enforcement of the car-free day system for official vehicles.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 16 (Establishment of Unit of Energy Sources) (1) The Mayor may determine and recommend energy consumption targets for each unit of a product made using energy and annual energy consumption targets for each unit area for each specific use of buildings (including new and existing buildings) in order to improve energy efficiency.
(2) Standards for unit of energy sources for products and buildings under paragraph (1) shall conform to Article 35 (1) of the Energy Use Rationalization Act.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 17 (Voluntary Agreement, etc.) (1) The Mayor may enter into a voluntary agreement with business entities in order to respond to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by means of energy conservation and efficient energy use.
(2) The Mayor may perform public relations for the promotion of the voluntary agreement system and may grant subsidies and tax credits to business entities who have entered into a voluntary agreement according to the results of energy conservation.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

CHAPTER IV TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING IN BUILDINGS Article 18 (Buildings Subject to Temperature Control) (1) Where the Mayor deems it necessary for energy conservation, he/she may designate the following buildings as buildings subject to heating and air conditioning temperature control (hereinafter after referred to as "buildings subject to temperature control"): Provided, That this shall not apply to multi-family residential buildings, factories, medical institutions, social welfare facilities, military installations, religious facilities, etc.:
1. High-electric energy consumption buildings which use electric power for ordinary and educational purposes, a power purchase agreement of which concluded with Korea Electric Power Corporation is over 100KW;
2. High-energy consumption business entities under Article 35 of the Enforcement Decree of the Energy Use Rationalization Act;
3. Commercial facilities in a residential and commercial complex.
(2) Restrictions on heating and air conditioning temperature shall not be imposed on areas falling under the following in buildings subject to temperature control:
1. Areas for quality control of food, etc.;
2. Inside areas of guest rooms in accommodation facilities;
3. Areas used for special purposes, such as laboratories;
4. Areas necessary to maintain functions of equipment, such as computer rooms and communication rooms;
5. Areas related to social welfare, such as kindergartens, child care centers and infirmaries;
6. Areas for the purpose of learning, such as lecture rooms and libraries;
7. Other areas in which heating and air conditioning are deemed necessary for the preservation of objects and facilities.
(3) The Mayor shall give guidance in advance on the details of designation, heating and air conditioning temperature control standards, methods of inspection, etc. to the owners or managers of buildings subject to temperature control falling under paragraph (1).
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012]

Article 19 (Temperature Control Standards) Heating and air conditioning temperature control standards (hereinafter referred to as "temperature control standards") in buildings subject to temperature control and the time of application shall be as follows:
1. Summer (from June through September): Air conditioning temperature not lower than 26°C;
2. Winter (from November through March): Heating temperature not higher than 20°.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012]

Article 20 (Methods of Inspection) The Mayor shall conduct regular inspections on whether buildings subject to temperature control comply with temperature control standards, and methods of measurement under the Public Announcement of the Ministry of Knowledge Economy shall apply to temperature measurement: Provided, That where heating and air conditioning systems are not operated, he/she shall not measure temperature.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012]

Article 21 (Results of Inspections and Post Management) (1) The Mayor may disclose the results of inspections and energy consumption on buildings subject to temperature control.
(2) The Mayor may recommend the owners or managers of buildings subject to temperature control who fail to comply with temperature control standards to correct such failure.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012]

Article 22 (Indication of Energy Consumption) (1) The Mayor may require the owners of buildings subject to temperature control under Article 18 to designate an energy manager, and indicate and manage heating and air conditioning temperature and energy consumption.
(2) The Mayor may recommend the owners of buildings subject to temperature control to voluntarily control energy consumption at the time energy consumption is concentrated.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012]

CHAPTER V FACILITATION OF DEVELOPMENT, USE, AND DIFFUSION OF NEW, RENEWABLE, AND UNUSED ENERGY Article 23 (Development, Use, and Diffusion of New, Renewable, and Unused Energy) (1) The Mayor shall set goals for the diffusion of new, renewable, or unused energy under the Act on the Promotion of the Development, Use and Diffusion of New and Renewable Energy and may formulate and promote policy programs in order to achieve the goals. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012>
(2) The Mayor may organize and operate a separate conference composed of energy-related experts in order to actively promote medium- and long-term policies for the development, use, and diffusion of new, renewable or unused energy meeting the characteristics of the City.
(3) The Mayor may establish and announce standards for support, etc. of new and renewal energy facilities suitable for each area. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012>
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 24 (Model Districts for New and Renewable Energy) (1) The Mayor may formulate and administer a basic plan for the designation of model districts for new or renewable energy in order to facilitate the development, use, and diffusion of new and renewable energy.
(2) New and renewable energy eligible for the designation of a model district under paragraph (1) shall be as follows:
1. New and renewable energy under subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Act on the Promotion of the Development, Use and Diffusion of New and Renewable Energy;
2. Unused energy prescribed by Rule, meeting the characteristics of the City.
(3) The Mayor shall endeavor to promote the use and diffusion and perform public relations of model districts for new and renewable energy.
(4) Requirements and procedure for the designation of model districts for new or renewable energy shall be specially prescribed and publicly announced. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012>
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

CHAPTER VI ESTABLISHMENT OF EFFICIENT PROMOTION SYSTEM, ETC. Article 25 (Administrative, Tax, Financial Measures, etc.) (1) The Mayor shall devise administrative, tax and financial measures necessary to promote policies for energy conservation, the development, use, and diffusion of new and renewable energy, and the energy use rationalization.
(2) The Mayor may provide information and technology necessary for surveys and research conducted by a citizen, business entity, non-governmental organization, or research institute or provide tax or financial support to facilities installed and operated by a citizen, business entity, non-governmental organization, or research institute.
(3) Articles 5 and 6 of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on the Establishment and Operation of the Climate Change Fund shall apply to financial support.
(4) The Mayor may permit a person to use or make a profit on administration property and general property or lease such property for the expansion of the diffusion of new and renewable energy, and the rates of user fees and leasing fees shall not be less than 10/1000: Provided, That he/she shall calculate and publicly announce the rates of user fees or leasing fees in cases where a person installs a solar energy generating system based on the capacity of the energy generating system. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012; Ordinance No. 5489, May 16, 2013>
(5) The Mayor shall use the total amount of profits earned from the diffusion of new and renewable energy for the creation of the Climate Change Fund of Seoul Metropolitan Government and use the Climate Change Fund exclusively for the diffusion of new and renewable energy. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012>
(6) Where the Mayor has provided financial support, etc. for the diffusion of new and renewable energy, he/she may secure the right to emit greenhouse gases that occurs at the relevant facilities. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012>
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 25-2 (Hearing of Opinions) Where the Mayor calculates and publicly announces the rates of user fees and leasing fees under the proviso to Article 25 (4), he/she shall hear opinions of the Seoul Metropolitan Council.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5489, May 16, 2013]

Article 26 (Strengthening Cooperation with Citizens, etc.) (1) The Mayor shall endeavor to strengthen cooperation with citizens and nongovernmental organizations, such as providing them with relevant data, in order to promote activities for public interests, such as energy conservation, the efficient use of energy, the development, use, and diffusion of new and renewable energy, and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012>
(2) The Mayor may provide support for the following matters to a foundation, etc. established and operated for the purpose of energy conservation, diffusion of new and renewable energy, energy welfare, etc.: <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 5320, Jul. 30, 2012>
1. Provision of data related to energy use and production;
2. Administrative and financial support for energy conservation and efficient energy use;
3. Other matters the Mayor deems necessary.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 27 (Energy Education, Public Relations, and Awarding Prizes) (1) The Mayor may conduct education or perform public relations of matters necessary for the diffusion and promotion of environment-friendly energy to citizens, business entities, etc.
(2) The Mayor may award a prize to a person who has rendered distinguished service to the promotion of policies for energy conservation, efficient energy use, the facilitation of the development, use, and diffusion of new and renewable energy, and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

CHAPTER VI SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS Article 28 (Restrictions on Use of Energy) Where the Mayor deems that significant frustration occurs or is likely to occur in the supply and demand of energy due to changes in the domestic or international use of energy, he/she may request the Minister of Knowledge Economy to take the following measures on business entities or the owners and managers of apparatus and machinery using energy to the extent necessary to stabilize the demand and supply of energy:
1. Restrictions on the use of energy in hospitality businesses and other facilities using energy;
2. Restrictions on the use of apparatus and machinery using energy, including automobiles;
3. Restrictions on the time and methods of the use of energy;
4. Other matters particularly necessary for the stabilization of the demand and supply of energy.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

Article 29 (Energy White Paper) (1) The Mayor may prepare and publish the Energy White Paper every year in order to inform citizens of the main points of energy policies and the current status of the promotion thereof .
(2) The Energy White Paper under paragraph (1) shall include the following matters:
1. Trends and prospects of the demand and supply of energy;
2. The current status of the promotion of energy conservation policies through the efficient use of energy;
3. The current status of the development, use, and distribution of new and renewable energy;
4. The current status and prospects of the promotion of energy policies, including assistance to energy-poor classes.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Ordinance No. 4954, Mar. 2, 2010]

ADDENDA <Ordinance No. 5489, May 16, 2013>
Article 1(Enforcement Date)
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Rates of User Fees and Leasing Fees)
Article 25 (4) shall apply to solar energy generating systems installed after January 1, 2013.