Kaifeng, Henan Ensures Safe and Reliable Power Supply for Homestays Through Proactive and Comprehensive Services

With Kaifeng's cultural and tourism sector booming, homestays are experiencing a continuous surge in guests and a corresponding increase in electricity demand. To ensure a reliable power supply in key tourism areas and support the rural winter tourism economy, the State Grid Kaifeng Power Supply Company has organized staff to conduct inspections at tourism-related venues such as homestays and farm stays around scenic spots. Through proactive coordination with township governments and tourist attractions, they conducted surveys on the distribution of homestays and farm stays and assessed their operational scale and projected electricity load growth. They then focused on inspecting potential risks of overloading and aging in heating equipment, kitchen appliances, and lighting circuits. For homestays planning to expand or newly open, the Company also provided a streamlined one-stop service from application to grid connection.

In parallel, the State Grid Kaifeng Power Supply Company carried out line inspections and safety hazard checks for key users, with a special focus on homestays by conducting targeted electrical safety inspections and awareness campaigns. Staff visited each homestay to identify risks such as aging electrical wiring, unauthorized circuit connections, and faulty leakage protectors. On site, they explained the hazards of electrical overloading to operators and guided them on proper electricity use. They also distributed electrical safety brochures to users to educate them on fire emergency response and electrical safety practices, and encouraged the adoption of green, low-carbon lifestyles.

Beyond basic electrical safety, staff also provided energy-saving recommendations tailored to the features of each homestay. They promoted electrification solutions such as electric heating and smart control systems to help homestay operators cut costs, boost efficiency, and enhance the guest experience.

Sufficient power drives industrial prosperity. Through its proactive and comprehensive services, the State Grid Kaifeng Power Supply Company has provided strong electrical support for homestays and farm stays as they prepare for the peak tourism season, helping ensure the safe and prosperous development of the cultural and tourism sector during the Spring Festival period.