National Energy Strategy Report
China aims to quadruple GDP from 2000 to 2020 while only doubling energy use—a challenge to energy security, social welfare, and environmental imperatives. At the same time, the country seeks to shift towards cleaner fuels in all sectors. Yet, over the past several years, energy use has been rising faster than GDP. Dependence on coal shows no sign of diminishing. Imports of oil and gas set to rise for many years. The Energy Foundation's China Sustainable Energy Program commissioned the Development Research Council—of China's State Council—to lead major study on energy strategy and policy for China.
LBNL Assessment
The China Group has just completed an assessment outlining additional issues in design and implementation of a comprehensive energy strategy. The goal of this assessment is to help the Chinese government connect high level policy goals—energy security, economic growth, equity, etc.—with changes in energy investment, supply, and efficiency.
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