As islands go electric, emissions decrease

HANGZHOU－Apart from turquoise waters, lush forests and mouthwatering seafood, many tourists are attracted to the Dachen Islands in the East China Sea by the promise of an all-electric hotel.

From cooking and lighting to heating and air conditioning, the Youjia Hotel is now entirely powered by electricity derived from renewable sources according to its owner, 60-year-old Shi Zhaorong.

"A one-night stay can save approximately 870 grams of coal," said Shi, who opened his homestay around five years ago. Administered by Jiaojiang district in Taizhou city, Zhejiang province, Dachen consists of two main islands.