China: Market Transformation Programme - Partnership with the UK

China: End-Use Energy Efficiency Programme (EUEEP)

China: National Medium-and Long-Term (2006-2020) Program Outline for Scientific and Technological Development

Designated “energy” as the No. 1 area that “needs urgent S&T support”. The document mapped out a host of government-supported plans covering key fields of study, cutting-edge technologies, big special programs, as well as basic research.

Date Implemented: 2006

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

China: Medium and Long-Term Energy Development Plan Outline (2004-2020)

China: Consumption tax

Beijing is retooling its tax structure to incentivize the consumption of smaller, more efficient and less polluting cars. Under the current structure, there are 3 categories for engine size, while the new structure will likely have five. Buyers of low or zero-emission vehicles will be exempted from taxes while those who purchase bigger cars will pay higher taxes. (Current avg vehicle tax: 3-8 per cent levied on auto producers. New tax on bigger cars could be as high as 15-20 per cent.)

China: Low interest loans

The Chinese government has issued low interest loans and interest subsidies for power plants using renewable technolgies to reduce the cost.

Date Implemented: since 1987

Status: In Force

China: Tax incentives

The Chinese government provides tax incentives to promote the development of renewable energy technologies. The standard VAT is 17%. However, VAT for biogas is only 13%, and VAT for wind is 8.5% and for small hydro-projects is only 6%.

Status: In Force

China: Import Duties

The Chinese government has lowered import duties to directly promote the development of renewable energy technologies.  The average import duty now stands at 23%, but renewable energy technologies enjoy special low rates: 3% for components of wind power plants, 6% for wind turbines, and 12% for photovoltaics (PV) systems.

Status: In Force

China: Ninth Five-Year Plan

Under the 9th Five-Year Plan, China initiated several national programs including the Brightness Program, Integrated and Comprehensive Rural Electrification, Energy Efficient Lighting, and the Riding Wind Program.

Date Implemented: 1996-2000

Status: Ended; Framework Policy

China: Cleaner Production Promotion Law