Sun Lingling, a pensioner in nearby Yasha Village, is quick to advocate for the benefits of the system. "After we switched to this nuclear energy heating system, we noticed the indoor temperature remained more stable, more consistently comfortable. The public also benefits financially, as the heating cost has been reduced," she said.

Another small demonstration project shows that this heating system could even produce drinking water. In the nuclear power plant, seawater is desalinated using steam at lower temperatures, transforming it into clean, drinkable hot water, which is transported to the community through a single pipeline. In the community, the heat from the hot water is exchanged for heating, while the cooled water is supplied to residents for drinking. This conserves resources and energy, as heat generated during thermal desalination of water is often wasted.

"I would definitely explain to any who have doubts about the safety of the nuclear heating system that it is absolutely secure," added Lingling. "We have been living here since the nuclear power station was built, and we have been using electricity generated from it without any problems. It is extremely safe. In the end, the air is cleaner and we are warmer. All my neighbours have the same positive response."

Engineer Zhengqiang from the plant can never hear that enough. "Hearing residents share their satisfaction with nuclear heating brings me genuine joy. I believe this is a truly meaningful endeavour, and it makes me feel very proud."