Thursday, March 18, 2021

China Energy Stats and Policy

If you are fluent in Mandarin and especially if you are familiar with Chinese energy reporting, consider giving these folks a hand with the translation work.

From China Energy Portal:

2020 electricity & other energy statistics (preliminary)
Published on: January 22, 2021

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And on policy:  

Li Junfeng on the draft Energy Law: renewable energy will not see explosive development

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China's post-COVID-19 stimulus: No Green New Deal in sight

Abstract
Much hope has been placed on China's decisions regarding low-carbon stimulus following COVID-19. Analysis of China's recent Government Work Report suggests that while a repeat of recovery measures focused on high-emissions infrastructure following the 2008 global recession is not in the cards , a Chinese Green New Deal is not in sight either. Much investment is flowing to fossil fuel industries, whilst support policies for renewable energy industries are absent from Beijing's recovery program. These signs of environmental ambition taking a back seat are worrisome given that Beijing is currently designing its 14th Five-Year Plan....

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