Han Luyi said, "Director Chen, where am I supposed to get a green electricity quota?"
Deputy District Chief Chen stared at him, eyes wide. You're asking me? Look at your investors. Doesn't it say State Grid Investment in plain sight?
Of course he should get it through State Grid.
Dingsheng might not be able to secure one, but surely Source Intelligence could?
Deputy District Chief Chen caught on quickly. He's bargaining with me. After a moment's thought, Chen said, "How about this? Lingang also offers subsidies for industrial electricity. They're generally intended for high-end manufacturing companies, but given Source Intelligence's circumstances, I think you should qualify too."
After all, they already had plans in Zhangjiakou. Asking them to relocate to Lingang meant a considerable difference in electricity costs.
"Then shall I send someone over to take a look?" Han Luyi asked.
Deputy District Chief Chen laughed. "Absolutely. Have the person in charge contact my secretary and come take a look as soon as possible. If you're satisfied, I'll contact the Industrial Fund and the company on the other side so we can get you up and running right away."
In barely half an hour, both major worries weighing on his mind had been resolved. Deputy District Chief Chen was extremely pleased.
Running a city and developing its economy required both flagship companies and a diverse range of projects. Sometimes, having something at all mattered more than how much of it there was.
Dingsheng's willingness to invest in a data center had originally been good news, something that would help shape Lingang's industrial ecosystem. Yet despite the district government giving them the green light every step of the way, their green electricity quota had never come through, leaving Lingang with a completed but empty shell.
*Yes, Dingsheng spent money, but do