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**The \"Guiding Opinions on Promoting the Integrated Development of Coal and New Energy\" issued recently by the Energy Bureau recommend that coal-to-oil and gas projects as well as coal chemical projects be encouraged to make use of large-scale green electricity and green hydrogen, as well as to adopt carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies, in order to effectively reduce the carbon emissions associated with coal conversion. Support coal enterprises in developing innovative products such as carbon-based special fuels, coal-based biodegradable materials, and new energy power generation materials, so as to create new highlights for the green development of the coal-based industrial chain. The “Guiding Opinions” stipulate that by the end of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, notable progress will be made in the integrated development of coal and new energy. The development model for photovoltaic and wind power industries in coal mining areas will have basically matured. The substitution of electricity for other forms of energy and the penetration rate of new energy will see a significant increase. A number of clean and low-carbon mining areas will be established, further enhancing the momentum for green development in the coal industry. Taking into account the resource conditions in mining areas as well as the situations in the upstream and downstream industrial chains, and focusing on key aspects such as coal production and related supporting activities, the \"Guiding Opinions\" propose seven key tasks to promote the integrated development of coal and new energy from multiple perspectives. First, accelerate the development of the photovoltaic and wind power industries in mining areas. Effectively utilize land resources in mining areas, accelerate the construction of photovoltaic power plants, encourage coal-producing regions that meet the conditions to plan and build large-scale photovoltaic bases, and innovate development models based on the \"photovoltaic+\" approach. In mining areas with abundant wind resources and their surrounding regions, the development of centralized and decentralized wind power projects should be advanced in an orderly manner. Second, actively promote the clean substitution of energy sources in mining areas. Accelerate the electrification of key stages in coal production, promote the replacement of transportation equipment in mining areas with new energy sources, support the construction of charging and swapping stations as well as hydrogen refueling stations in these areas, and encourage the establishment of multi-functional integrated stations that combine lighting, energy storage, charging, and discharging capabilities. Promote advanced boilers according to local conditions to reduce coal consumption for internal use in mining areas. Third, steadily advance the use of renewable energy for heating and cooling in mining areas. Promote the large-scale development and utilization of geothermal energy in mining areas, advance the use of distributed solar heating systems, and increase the application of waste heat from mines as well as heat generation through the oxidation of coal mine gas, in order to meet the heat needs for shaft insulation as well as for industrial and domestic activities on the surface. Explore the innovative application of renewable energy-based cooling technologies in mining areas to effectively address the problem of high temperatures underground. Fourth, innovate the methods for developing and utilizing green energy in mining areas. Mining areas are encouraged to establish smart microgrids, to carry out direct connections to green electricity in an orderly manner, and to participate in transactions involving green certificates and green electricity, thereby increasing the proportion of green electricity used in these areas. Vigorously promote energy-saving and carbon-reduction upgrades in mining areas, and establish a number of model facilities and parks that are efficient, low-carbon, or carbon-neutral, in order to reduce carbon emissions in these areas. Fifth, it is to promote the coordinated development and mutual reinforcement of the coal industry chain and new energy sectors. Actively support coal enterprises in increasing investment in the development of clean and efficient thermal power generation as well as new energy sectors, so as to gradually transform into comprehensive energy production and service providers. Coal enterprises are encouraged to develop innovative products such as carbon-based specialty fuels and coal-based biodegradable materials, in order to create new highlights for the green development of the coal-based industry chain. Sixth is to strengthen technological innovation and talent development. Actively carry out fundamental theoretical research and key technology development for the integrated development of coal and new energy, to establish a model for the transformation of coal-based scientific and technological achievements oriented toward low carbon emissions. Increase efforts to train talents in the field of new energy within coal enterprises, and cultivate a group of professional and interdisciplinary experts. Seventh, increase coordinated policy support. Integrate the integrated development of coal and new energy into the relevant energy plans for the 15th Five-Year Plan period, and support local areas in making good use of policies such as funds from the central budget and carbon emission reduction support tools. New energy projects distributed in mining areas are encouraged to participate in the electricity market directly or through an aggregated model. The Guidelines require key coal enterprises to, in light of the actual conditions of their mining areas, develop implementation plans for the integrated development of coal and new energy sources, identify the directions for industrial development as well as key tasks, accelerate the implementation of key projects, and create a number of distinctive model cases.