NDRC and World Resources Institute Ink Sustainability MOU
January 31, 2012 No CommentsWRI will be expanding its work in sustainable development in China with a goal of improving the lives of millions of people.
Archive for Energy Consumption
Appliances Subsidies Contradict Energy Efficiency Drive
January 17, 2012 No CommentsEnergy efficiency has dropped as a priority and boosting consumption has moved up
Lack of Beijing “Consensus” May Result in Energy Super-Ministry
January 10, 2012 No CommentsPolitical in-fighting has stymied China’s efforts at a unified approach to energy policy and implementation.
Building Sector Energy Efficiency Measures Inadequate
January 9, 2012 No CommentsCurrent green building codes don’t bring any improvement in quality and environmental protection.
Emissions Underachievers to be Held Accountable
December 23, 2011 No CommentsThe State Council will hold provincial governments accountable for emission reduction and pollution control efforts, .
Electricity Prices Ordered to Rise
December 1, 2011 No CommentsChina will raise on-grid power prices and electricity rates for industrial users and put a ceiling on coal prices.
Companies Struggle through Power Shortage
July 15, 2011 No CommentsAnhui power authorities placed 2,352 companies on power brownouts plans.
The End of Days for China Heavy Industry
July 13, 2011 No Comments2,255 energy-intensive manufacturers across 18 major industrial sectors targeted for closure.
PV Has Small Slice of the Energy Pie
July 7, 2011 No CommentsSolar power only generated 6/10,000ths of China’s electricity in 2010.
Analysis: Lights Off for Western Manufacturers in China ($)
July 5, 2011 No CommentsWestern companies operating in China are not immune to forced power outages.