”Dual control of energy consumption” policy

In mid-august, the National Development and Reform Commission issued by the general office of the regional energy consumption in the first half of 2021 pairs of point target completion barometer “, from the decrease of strength of energy consumption, in the first half of this year, Qinghai, Ningxia, Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Xinjiang, Yunnan, Shaanxi, Jiangsu nine provinces (area) energy intensity not fallen year-on-year rise, The reduction rate of energy intensity in 10 provinces has not met the required schedule, and the situation of energy conservation in China is grim. Documentation requirements, no energy intensity rose and nine provinces (area), to reduce the energy consumption intensity don’t drop the rise of cities and states, suspended this year national planning the layout of major projects “projects” project energy audit, and take effective measures, supervise and urge to ensure complete the annual energy consumption of the double control target especially energy intensity by reducing the target task.

Yesterday, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued a plan to improve the energy consumption intensity and total volume control, which further increases the policy.

The plan calls for strict control of projects that consume energy and have high emissions. All provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government) should establish lists of projects that are under construction, under construction or in stock that are high in energy consumption and high in emissions, clarify their opinions on how to deal with them, and promptly submit their adjustments to the National Development and Reform Commission.

According to the plan, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and other relevant departments will strengthen window guidance on energy efficiency levels, environmental protection requirements, industrial policies and related planning for projects that consume 50,000 tons of standard coal or more. For projects that consume less than 50,000 tons of standard coal, local governments will strengthen management and strict control of energy consumption. For projects that do not meet the requirements, local governments should strictly check their energy conservation, environmental impact assessment and approval, and financial institutions should not provide credit support. 

It encourages increased local consumption of renewable energy; Promote market-based trading of energy consumption indicators; We will guide residents to adopt an energy-efficient lifestyle, use energy-efficient products and reduce energy waste.

The plan also proposes that in regions that fail to meet the basic targets for reducing energy intensity, the approval of energy-intensive projects will be delayed and limited in the process of energy conservation review, while new energy-intensive projects will have to be replaced by energy consumption reduction. We will deepen reform of the review system for energy conservation, strengthen oversight during and after the review process, improve energy conservation management services, and implement closed-loop management.

The plan emphasizes that the regions whose assessment results are overfulfilled will be praised and rewarded. Areas that fail to meet the basic targets for reducing energy intensity will be criticized, and rectification will be required within a time limit; In areas where progress is seriously behind and work is inadequate, relevant authorities will hold their responsible persons accountable in accordance with relevant regulations.

Polaris power Network learned that as early as in the first half of 2021 regional energy consumption double control target achievement barometer document issued, and strive to complete the annual target, many early warning areas have taken substantive measures.

Such as:

Qinghai province: Issued a warning of power rationing, the scope of power rationing continues to expand.

Ningxia: Energy-intensive enterprises suspended production for one month.

Yunnan: Two rounds of power cuts have been carried out, and more will follow.

Guangxi: industrial and commercial enterprises are required to use electricity in an orderly manner and take the initiative to shift peak and avoid peak.

Sichuan: suspend non-essential production, lighting and office load.

Henan: Some processing enterprises cut power for more than three weeks.

Chongqing: Some factories cut power supply and stopped production in early August.

Inner Mongolia: Strictly control the power blackout time of enterprises, and the price of electricity will not rise more than 10%.


Post time: Oct-05-2021