Low-Carbon Policy and Action in the Chinese Mainland: An Overview of Current Development

Wu Congping^1,2

¹School of Geographic and Oceanographic Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
²Ecomaterials and Renewable Energy Research Centre, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.

DOI: 10.4236/chnstd.2014.34022                

Abstract

This paper analyzes existing low carbon policies as well as policy instruments in the Chinese mainland, where policy making is focused shapely on how to enhance energy efficiency in the high energy-consuming sector of industry to ensure optimal reduction of its energy intensity and carbon emission. In terms of implementation, command and control instruments significantly outweigh market-based instruments. And, among the instruments, Target Responsibility Contracts (TRCs) dominate and work the most effectively.

Keywords

Low Carbon, Policy Analysis, Energy Efficiency, The Chinese Mainland

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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