As cold waves hit northern China, the State Grid East Inner Mongolia Electric Power Company has been rolling out multiple measures to prepare for extreme cold weathers and ensure the power supply throughout the winter season for local residents.

To mitigate the impact of heavy snowfalls on power lines, the company has strengthened inspections of the power grid, focusing on identifying and addressing hazards.

Surging coal prices and other factors have prompted residents in Inner Mongolia to switch from coal to electricity for heating, leading to a sharp rise in electricity use during winter. 

To better facilitate the demand for electrical heating, the company has established a green channel for the installation of electricity meters, with 95,000 meters checked and delivered. 

With a time-of-use pricing policy put in place for electrical heating, the company has helped customers stagger the time to use heating devices to reduce electricity bills. 

The company predicts that, by the end of 2023, the number of customers using electrical heating will reach 135,000.

Staff at the company have also paid home visits to check electricity safety.

"I had been worried about the wiring of the heating equipment in my house," said a resident surnamed Liu in Hongshan district, Chifeng city. "I did not expect the power workers would pay home visits without an appointment."

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