The operating license for the No. 2 reactor of the Nuclear Power Plant will expire on May 17, marking Taiwan's transition to a non-nuclear society. In response, the opposition has questioned the potential rise in electricity prices after nuclear power decommissioning and has proposed revisions to the nuclear management law alongside initiating a public vote for an extension. Minister of Economic Affairs, Guo Zhi-Hui, emphasized that no matter how the law is revised, the Ministry will act according to the law, asserting that Taiwan's power supply is absolutely sufficient. He even boldly stated that he would resign if electricity prices rise due to nuclear decommissioning.

During a legislative inquiry, Minister Guo engaged in a heated debate with DPP legislator Zhang Qi-Kai, who pointed out that after May 17, Taiwan would become a non-nuclear home, warning that not only might electricity prices rise, but air pollution could also increase. Guo, growing emotional, insisted that he would comply with legal obligations and would not entertain empty promises.

Additionally, Guo highlighted that several large gas power units, including Datan Unit 7 and Taichung New Unit 1, would come online, providing a total capacity of 4.8 million kilowatts, far exceeding the 950,000 kilowatts capacity of the No. 2 reactor, ensuring a sufficient supply of electricity. He emphasized that the financial support outlined in the legislative proposal would significantly reduce Taipower's financial pressure and lead to notable results.