On an island globally renowned for its pristine coastline and sweeping offshore wind farms, the gusting sea breezes are doing more than just generating clean power — they are directly cooling the homes of those most vulnerable to Korea’s blistering summer heat wave. Jeju Special Self-Governing Province said Friday it will deploy 600 million won ($440,000) from its municipal Wind Resource Sharing Fund to subsidize electricity bills for low-income households. From August through October, eligible residents — specifically low-income families with disabilities as well as grandparents serving as primary caregivers — will receive up to 40,000 won per month in direct financial assistance to offset high air conditioning costs. The initiative offers a blueprint for environmental equity, transforming the financial windfalls of green energy into a social safety net. The revenue source, Jeju’s dedicated Wind Resource Sharing Fund, is financed through contributions from private wind farm operators under profit-sharing frameworks, alongside direct electricity sales from state-operated rene