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Cybersecurity Law
The Cybersecurity Law of China designates the energy sector as part of critical information infrastructure. Operators in this sector have specific obligations including setting up specialized security management bodies, conducting security background checks, providing regular cybersecurity education and training, performing disaster recovery backups, and conducting annual security inspections and risk assessments.
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Action Plan for Promoting the Replacement of Consumer Goods
The government of China has earmarked financial support to promote the replacement of green and smart home appliances as well as guide consumption upgrades.
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13th Five-Year Special Program Plan for Scientific and Technological Innovation to Address Climate Change
As part of China’s 13th Five-Year Plan, the Special Program Plan for Scientific and Technological Innovation to Address Climate Change (Guo Ke Fa She (2017) No.120) was issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology, along with the China Meteorological Administration of Ministry of Environmental Protection in 2017. The Plan outlines technical objectives to develop a variety of key industry greenhouse gas emissions reduction technologies, including large-scale, low-cost carbon capture and storage, with an aim to enhance the international competitiveness of China’s low-carbon industry and support the country’s goal of achieving a…
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Renewable Electricity Quota and Assessment Method (Draft for Opinions)
On 23 March 2018 China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) announced a draft version of Renewable Electricity Quota and Assessment Method. The draft version of this document was in consultation until 30th of March 2018.
The draft version of the document contains mandatory provincial-level quotas of renewable electricity over total electricity and specific non-hydropower renewable electricity quotas accompanied by “Renewable Electricity Certificate” system. Quotas are being established for the year 2018 and year 2020.
The new system assigns electricity users including grid companies, electricity retail companies, and large end-users participating in direct power purchasing a percentage quota… -
Green and High-Efficiency Cooling Action Plan
In June 2019 China released its “Green and High-Efficiency Cooling Action Plan”. The key tasks include: raising space cooling MEPS at or above developed standards levels, support the development of more efficient cooling technologies and enhance cooling-related energy-saving retrofits.
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Comments on the promotion of the development and utilization of geothermal energy
For the promotion of China's exploitation of geothermal energy, National Energy Board, Ministry of finance, the Ministry of land and resources and the Ministry of housing and Urban-Rural Development issuing the guidelines, installed capacity of geothermal power generation plan to achieve by 2015 the country 100,000-kilowatt, annual utilization of geothermal energy capacity of 20 million tons of standard coal. As well as geothermal energy resources assessment, development and utilization of technology, key equipment manufacturing, industrial services, a complete industrial system. By 2020, geothermal energy exploitation and utilization of capacity of 50 million tons of standard coal…
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World Energy Employment 2025
The World Energy Employment (WEE) report series provides comprehensive tracking and analysis of the global energy workforce, including estimates of its size and distribution across regions, sectors, and technologies. It also assesses how energy labour requirements evolve to 2035 across all IEA scenarios.The WEE 2025 – the fourth edition – examines how skilled labour needs and shortages have changed since the series first highlighted these issues in 2022, and explores their implications for education and training systems, wages, policy, and the global buildout of energy infrastructure. This year’s report introduces, for the first time, detailed occupation-level estimates that offer…
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Renewables 2025
Analysis and forecasts to 2030 Renewables 2025 Renewables 2025 is the IEA's main annual report on the sector. It presents the latest forecasts and analysis, based on recent policy and market developments, while also exploring key challenges and opportunities facing the sector.This year’s edition provides forecasts for the deployment of renewable energy technologies in electricity, transport and heat through 2030. It also examines notable developments in key areas of the sector, including policy changes, manufacturing trends, and the financial health of different parts of the industry.
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India Bioenergy Market Report
Outlook for liquid and gaseous biofuels to 2030 As demand for renewable energy grows in India, liquid and gaseous biofuels are expected to be one of the fastest-growing markets, driven by significant feedstock potential and supportive policies. These fuels can provide low-emission energy in heat, electricity and transport. They can also be produced domestically reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels, improve energy security, and create economic development and employment opportunities.This report examines the current supply and demand of liquid and gaseous biofuels in India and their forecasted growth to 2030. It provides a detailed assessment of existing…
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Mozambique 2024
Energy Policy Review Government action plays a pivotal role in ensuring secure and sustainable energy transitions. Energy policy is critical not just for the energy sector but also for meeting environmental, economic and social goals. Governments need to respond to their country’s specific needs, adapt to regional contexts and help address global challenges. In this context, the International Energy Agency (IEA) conducts Energy Policy Reviews to support governments in developing more impactful energy and climate policies.This Energy Policy Review was prepared in partnership between the Government of Mozambique and the IEA. It draws on the IEA’s extensive…
