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Recently, the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission issued a notice regarding the \"Work Plan for Dual Control of Energy Consumption in Guangdong Province for 2021\": Work Plan for Dual Control of Energy Consumption in Guangdong Province for 2021. In accordance with the \"Energy Conservation Law of the People’s Republic of China\" and the relevant decisions and arrangements regarding dual control of energy consumption, this work plan has been formulated to ensure that the targets set for dual control of energy consumption across the province are met in 2021. I. Overall Objectives Unswervingly implement the new development philosophy, resolutely carry out the decisions and arrangements regarding dual control of energy consumption, integrate energy-saving efforts into the entire process and all aspects of economic and social development, and effectively promote high-quality economic and social development. In 2021, the energy consumption per unit of GDP across the province decreased by 3.08% compared to 2020, with the total energy consumption remaining at around 16.1 million tons of standard coal. II. Strengthen dual control of energy consumption (I) Strictly implement the target responsibility system. Each city and prefecture should, in accordance with the target tasks assigned by the province (see the attached table for details), establish annual work objectives and assign them to the lower-level people’s governments, relevant departments, and key energy-consuming entities. Strengthen the use of the assessment results related to dual control of energy consumption; these results serve as an important basis for evaluating leadership teams and officials, as well as for conducting audits upon their departure from office. Regions and units that fail to meet energy conservation requirements or have serious issues related to energy consumption are promptly addressed through notifications and discussions, and accountability is enforced in accordance with laws and regulations. (Sponsored by the Provincial Energy Bureau, in collaboration with the Provincial Organization Department, the Provincial Audit Office, and the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) (2) Improve the management system for dual control of energy consumption. When relevant departments and cities formulate industrial plans and energy plans that entail high additional energy demands, as well as when formulating major policies and planning major projects, they should ensure proper alignment with the goals and targets related to energy consumption control, and determine the allowable energy use for these projects based on those goals and targets. Explore the implementation of energy use budget management to optimize the allocation of energy resources, giving priority to meeting the energy needs of residential areas, high-tech industries, advanced manufacturing sectors, and modern service industries. Strengthen the monitoring and early warning of progress toward the dual control targets for energy consumption; adhere to the situation analysis system and the barometer system, enhance analysis and assessment, and promptly coordinate to resolve prominent issues. (Sponsored by the Provincial Energy Bureau, in collaboration with the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, the Department of Industry and Information Technology, the Bureau of Statistics, as well as the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) (3) Strictly implement the energy conservation review system. Fully leverage the role of the energy conservation review system in upstream control; strengthen the assessment of the impact of new projects on dual controls over energy consumption and the review of the sources of energy use indicators. For projects that fail to meet the energy efficiency criteria, energy conservation reviews will not be approved under any circumstances. A comprehensive review of ongoing, planned, and existing high-energy-consuming and high-emission projects (hereinafter referred to as \"high-energy and high-emission projects\") shall be carried out to resolutely curb the uncontrolled development of such projects. In regions where new \"high‑intensity\" projects are introduced, the existing energy consumption should be tapped to offset this impact, ensuring that the goal of reducing energy intensity is still achieved. For regions that fail to meet the progress requirements for achieving the target of reducing energy consumption intensity, the approval of “two high” projects will be postponed or restricted. Establish a regular monitoring mechanism for the implementation of energy-saving reviews, and submit reports on such reviews on a monthly basis for projects with an annual comprehensive energy consumption of 1,000 tons of standard coal or more. (Sponsored by the Provincial Energy Bureau in conjunction with the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) (IV) Strengthen supervision and enforcement regarding energy conservation. Strengthen the construction of energy conservation inspection teams and capabilities at the provincial, municipal, and county levels, and strictly investigate and punish illegal and irregular energy use practices. An annual plan for energy conservation inspections is formulated to conduct comprehensive checks on the implementation of mandatory energy conservation standards in industries with high energy consumption and high emissions; production units that exceed the set energy consumption limits per unit of product are ordered to make corrections within a specified time frame ； Those that cannot be rectified shall be shut down in accordance with laws and regulations. Strengthen supervision during and after the energy-saving review process; for projects that commence construction or go into operation without obtaining an energy-saving review approval or fail such a review, as well as those where proper oversight is not exercised and the requirements of the energy-saving review are not properly implemented, strict corrective actions must be taken within the specified time frame. Implement a responsibility system for energy conservation supervision and law enforcement; strengthen accountability in law enforcement. For acts such as administrative inaction or lax law enforcement, the responsibilities of relevant departments and law enforcement agencies shall be strictly investigated. (Sponsored by the Provincial Energy Bureau in conjunction with the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) III. Actively promote structural optimization and adjustment (V) Adjust the industrial structure. Intensify efforts to cut back on backward and excess production capacity. For “two-high” projects in industries where production capacity is already saturated, in principle, only substitutions involving a reduction in both production capacity and energy consumption within the province will be supported. Accelerate the research, development, transformation, and application of energy-saving and low-carbon technologies; widely solicit advanced energy-saving technologies and products; and release the Provincial Recommended Catalogue of Energy-Saving Technologies and Equipment (2021 edition). Enhance the capacity of strategic emerging industries to aggregate resources, giving priority to energy consumption targets for projects with low energy use and high added value. (Sponsored by the Provincial Energy Bureau, in collaboration with the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, the Department of Science and Technology, the Department of Industry and Information Technology, as well as the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) (6) Optimize the energy structure. Reasonably control the installed capacity of coal-fired power plants; resolutely shut down coal-fired units with a capacity of less than 300,000 kilowatts that fail to meet environmental, energy consumption, and safety standards, and promote improvements in the flexibility of such coal-fired units as well as their capabilities for heat generation. Vigorously develop renewable energy sources such as offshore wind power and photovoltaic power; actively import clean electricity from other provinces; and develop nuclear power in a safe and efficient manner. The amount of energy consumption corresponding to the excess renewable energy utilization beyond the incentive-based utilization target shall not be included in the assessment of energy consumption control in relevant cities and prefectures. (Sponsored by the Provincial Energy Bureau, in collaboration with the Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment as well as the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) IV. Strengthening energy conservation in key areas (VII) Energy conservation in industry. Focusing on “dual-high” industries such as steel, chemicals, non-ferrous metals, cement, and glass, we will benchmark against international, domestic, or industry-leading standards to comprehensively carry out energy efficiency diagnostics, thereby promoting energy-saving renovations and green upgrades of production lines. Strengthen energy-saving management in data centers, and advance their energy-saving upgrades and efficiency improvements. Fully implement the “energy efficiency leader” initiative; carry out energy efficiency benchmarking activities in key industries to encourage these industries to continuously strive for excellence and take the lead. In 2021, the energy consumption per unit of added value in industrial enterprises above designated size decreased by more than 2.0% compared to 2020. (Sponsored by the Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment, the Market Regulation Bureau, the Energy Bureau, and the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) (8) Building energy efficiency. Implement the Guangdong Province Green Building Regulations, and carry out publicity and legal awareness campaigns regarding these regulations. Strengthen the full-process management and control of green building construction, operation, and maintenance, and actively promote initiatives to develop green buildings. New buildings must fully comply with green building standards, and the cities in the Pearl River Delta should take the lead in adopting building energy efficiency standards that exceed the current provincial requirements; meanwhile, ultra-low energy consumption buildings and near-zero energy consumption buildings should be developed according to local conditions. Accelerate the energy-saving renovation of existing buildings, and promote the large-scale use of renewable energy sources such as solar energy in the construction sector. By the end of 2021, the province saw an additional 200 million square meters of energy-saving building area in urban areas, with green buildings accounting for 70% of all newly constructed buildings in cities. (Sponsored by the Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, in collaboration with the Provincial Energy Bureau and the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) (9) Energy conservation in transportation. Accelerate the development of a comprehensive multi-modal transportation network, fully leverage the comparative advantages and combined efficiency of various modes of transport, advance the construction of port connection railways, logistics parks, and dedicated railway lines for large industrial and mining enterprises, and facilitate the orderly shift of the transportation of bulk goods such as coal, ore, and grain, as well as goods that need to be transported over long distances, to railways and waterways; as a result, the share of freight volume transported by railways and waterways has increased compared to the previous year. Efforts have been made to strengthen the comprehensive management of urban transportation and promote green travel. In cities at or above the prefecture level, the proportion of public transportation and green modes of travel in overall motorized travel has increased compared to 2020. Meanwhile, the number of new energy vehicles used in urban public transit and urban logistics distribution has also risen since 2020. Vigorously promote new energy vehicles and improve the power efficiency of electric vehicles. Promote the use of LNG-powered ships, accelerate the development of shore power facilities, and increase the utilization rate of shore power. (Sponsored by the Provincial Department of Transport, in collaboration with the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, the Energy Bureau, and the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) (10) Energy conservation in consumption and distribution. Smooth the distribution channels for green products, and comprehensively eliminate local protections and industry barriers in the sectors related to the consumption of such green products as new energy vehicles, green buildings, and energy-efficient home appliances. Expand the scope of **green procurement, with party and government agencies, public institutions, and state-owned enterprises taking the lead in giving priority to the purchase and use of green products. Industries such as wholesale, retail, accommodation, catering, and logistics are encouraged to establish energy management systems and carry out energy-saving upgrades. Focusing on large shopping malls with a floor area of 100,000 square meters or more, efforts to create green shopping malls will be continued. (Sponsored by the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, in collaboration with the Provincial Finance Department, Department of Commerce, Market Regulation Bureau, Energy Bureau, Agency Affairs Management Bureau, and the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) (11) Energy conservation in public institutions. Accelerate the energy-saving renovation of the enclosure structures, heating, cooling, lighting, and other energy-consuming systems and equipment in existing buildings of public institutions, and encourage the use of contract energy management models such as energy cost outsourcing. Organize initiatives to create energy-efficient government agencies and **model units of energy-efficient public institutions. More than 30% of Party and government organs at or above the county level across the province have completed the creation of conservation-oriented agencies; the reduction rates of energy consumption per unit floor area and per capita in public institutions have reached the stipulated progress targets. (Sponsored by the Provincial Energy Bureau in conjunction with the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) (12) Energy conservation management for key energy-consuming units. Clarify the legal energy consumption quotas and energy intensity indicators for key energy-consuming units, and strengthen the assessment of responsibilities related to energy conservation goals. Accelerate the upgrade and transformation of the provincial energy management center platform, and promote the construction of an online energy consumption monitoring system for key energy-consuming entities as well as the integration of relevant data. Strictly implement the energy utilization reporting system, establish and improve energy management systems and energy metering systems, and encourage key energy-consuming entities to continuously enhance their energy efficiency. (Sponsored by the Provincial Energy Bureau in conjunction with the Provincial Market Regulation Bureau and the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) V. Improve supporting policies (13) Price policies. Strengthen the coordination among differential electricity pricing policies, mandatory energy conservation standards, and industrial policies. Strictly apply punitive pricing and tiered electricity pricing mechanisms to energy-consuming entities whose energy consumption exceeds the per-unit-product energy consumption limits. For energy-consuming entities in major energy-intensive industries, implement differential electricity pricing based on whether they fall into the categories of phased-out, restricted, or encouraged industries. (Sponsored by the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, in collaboration with the Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, the Energy Bureau, and the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) (14) Fiscal and tax policies. Increase the coordination of funds related to energy conservation and consumption reduction; leverage the guiding role of fiscal funds to encourage social capital to be invested in key energy-saving projects, major initiatives, and the research and development of critical common technologies. Strengthen the implementation of preferential policies for enterprise income tax and value-added tax related to energy conservation, so as to fully leverage the important role of taxation in energy-saving efforts. Establish a control list for the export of products related to high emissions, high energy consumption, and strategic resources, and implement properly the relevant policies issued by the Ministry of Finance and the **State Taxation Administration regarding the cancellation of export tax rebates for such products. (Led by the Provincial Department of Finance and Taxation, in collaboration with the Provincial Energy Bureau and the people’s governments of all cities at or above the prefecture level.) (15) Green finance policies. Optimize the credit structure, strictly review financing applications for “two high” projects, and enforce stringent credit management for industries with overcapacity, backward production capacity, and those classified as “two high”. Accelerate the innovation of financial products and services; strengthen financing support for projects listed in the catalog of energy-saving technologies and key energy-saving projects; and support enterprises within the province in phasing out outdated production capacities through mergers and reorganizations. Vigorously develop green finance, further promote green credit and green bonds, and innovate financial products for green insurance and environmental rights trading. (Sponsored by the Provincial Local Financial Regulatory Bureau, in collaboration with the Guangzhou Branch of the People’s Bank of China, the Guangdong Banking and Insurance Regulatory Bureau, the Guangdong Securities Regulatory Bureau, the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, and the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) (16) Market-based mechanisms. Vigorously develop the energy-saving services industry, and actively promote a \"one-stop\" comprehensive service model that includes energy-saving consulting, diagnosis, design, financing, renovation, and management. Fully promote demand-side management of electricity, implement energy-saving, low-carbon, and environmentally friendly power dispatch, encourage electricity consumers to adopt energy-saving technologies and products, and optimize their patterns of electricity use. (Sponsored by the Provincial Energy Bureau in conjunction with the Provincial Finance Department and the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) 6. Strengthen safeguard measures. (17) Strengthen organizational leadership. All cities at the prefecture level and above **should regard the dual control of energy consumption as an important approach and key measure to achieve the goals of carbon peak and carbon neutrality as well as to promote high-quality development. They should strengthen organizational leadership and coordinated management of this work in their respective regions, with the main responsible officials bearing overall responsibility for it. The member units of the provincial leadership group for addressing climate change and promoting energy conservation and emission reduction carry out their respective tasks to create a collaborative effort. (Responsible by the member units of the Provincial Leadership Group for Addressing Climate Change and Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, as well as the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) (18) Improve energy conservation laws and standards. Push for the revision of Guangdong Province’s energy conservation regulations, develop guidelines for energy efficiency benchmarks for key energy-consuming industries during the 14th Five-Year Plan period in Guangdong Province, and establish local energy efficiency standards for industries such as non-ferrous metals, textile printing and dyeing, and data centers, thereby further expanding the scope of coverage of energy conservation standards. (Sponsored by the Provincial Energy Bureau in conjunction with the Provincial Market Regulation Bureau) (19) Strengthen energy-saving publicity and training. Organize Energy Conservation Awareness Week activities, using various communication channels to widely promote energy conservation laws, standards, and knowledge, and advocate for a simple, moderate, green, low-carbon, and civilized lifestyle. Increase the training for energy conservation professionals in government agencies, enterprises, and law enforcement agencies; improve their professional skills through various methods such as technical training and experience sharing. (Lead by the Provincial Energy Bureau, in collaboration with the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, the Statistics Bureau, and the people’s governments of cities at the prefecture level and above) Table of targets for energy consumption control in 2021: Target for reduction in energy consumption per unit of GDP (%); Increase in energy consumption (10,000 tons of standard coal); Remarks. Province-wide target: 3.081610. Guangzhou: 3.3275; Shenzhen: 3.2201; Zhuhai: 3.342; Shantou: 3.139; Foshan: 3.3134; Shaoguan: 3.258; Heyuan: 3.218; Meizhou: 3.234; Huizhou: 3.1134; Shanwei: 3.114; Dongguan: 3.3135; Zhongshan: 3.350; Jiangmen: 3.159; Yangjiang: 3.143; Zhanjiang: 3.183; Maoming: 3.180; Zhaoqing: 3.249; Qingyuan: 3.263; Chaozhou: 3.129; Jieyang: 3.135; Yunfu: 3.225