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China's renewable energy and energy efficiency policies toward carbon neutrality: A systematic cross-sectoral review.
- Source :
- Energy & Environment; Feb2024, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p491-509, 19p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The ambitious targets of peaking CO<subscript>2</subscript> emissions before 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality before 2060 (Goal 3060) have emerged as the driving force in the development of China's low-carbon energy policy. Adopting a systematic review approach, this article provides a timely analysis of key Chinese renewable energy and energy efficiency policies under Goal 3060 across five sectors: electricity, industry, transportation, buildings, and local governments. In addition, the review identifies challenges to be addressed and offers policy recommendations. There are five main conclusions: (1) expedite the development of market-based and network-based governance systems; (2) pursue the harmonization of policies by avoiding contradiction and fragmentation; (3) develop new policies, especially in the building and transportation sectors; (4) embrace surveillance technologies to improve implementation and compliance; and (5) ensure just transition by implementing policy to reduce the negative socioeconomic impacts on fossil fuels-based communities and workers. This review serves as a useful guide for scholars interested in China's clean and low-carbon energy transition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0958305X
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Energy & Environment
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175442923
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0958305X231167472