Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen: Industrial Development and Public Well-being Require Stable Power

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang recently mentioned that Taiwan needs more electricity, while the Ministry of Economic Affairs claims there will be no power shortages before 2034. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen called today for stable power, stating that for industry to develop, the national economy to thrive, and for citizens to live happily, there must be no shortage of electricity. Lu made these remarks while accompanying KMT Legislator Hsu Hsin-ying on a visit to the Taichung Convention Center and the Green Museum of Art. Lu stated that the nation continues to face power issues, causing anxiety in the industrial sector over whether Taiwan can provide enough electricity for development, while citizens worry about when the next blackout might occur. She urged the government to correct past mistakes in energy policy and adopt the right approach to provide sufficient power. In response, Chou Yung-hung, general convener of the DPP caucus in the Taichung City Council, stated via a press release that Lu is manipulating energy issues to create panic. He argued that the transition of the Taichung Power Plant from coal to gas is key to improving air pollution and stabilizing power, but Lu delayed the project for 15 months through urban planning procedures, making her the culprit behind the delay. Chou added that instead of pointing fingers at the central government, she should focus on municipal affairs, citing issues like food waste management and the stalled Blue Line MRT project as the realities Taichung citizens face daily.