China: Energy Conservation in Government
To improve the energy efficiency of government institutions during the 11th Five-Year Period, China required several reforms of government operation:
- During reconstruction of government buildings - including heating, air-conditioning and lighting systems - 20 percent of the total construction area must meet the national building energy efficiency standard.
- Government procurement must promote high-efficiency products and publish their list.
- Government vehicle purchases must focus on low-oil-consuming vehicles.
With these mandates, the Chinese state aims to save energy by 10% per unit construction area and per capita, relative to 2002.
Date Implemented: 2006
Status: In Force; Mandatory
Targets: Energy conservation of 10% per unit construction area and per capita, relative to 2002
References: International Energy Agency
http://www.iea.org/Textbase/pm/?mode=pm&id=2524&action=detail