The present status of energy use in China and its development perspectives

Ya-Jie Zhu

Energy, 1983, vol. 8, issue 1, 73-77

Abstract: The commonly accepted definitions of what is the “best” energy usage have also been espoused in China. Goals aimed at energy conservation and policies and methods for achieving them are outlined in the paper. They are substantially in line with the overall consensus of the international community. The first stage, saving fuel in existing industrial plants by tightening management and eliminating waste, is being successfully implemented. There is still great scope for improvement in this area, because industry in China accounts for three-quarters of total commercial energy consumption. The next stage is to further improve energy efficiency by gradually replacing existing obsolete industrial equipment and by converting to more modern technological processes. The beginning of this stage takes the form of a scientific study and evaluation of possibilities, and of arousing awareness of the problem by educating the people concerned. This also is being implemented. However, the follow-up requires substantial capital investment and is, therefore, of necessity a long-term program.

Date: 1983
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(83)90010-5

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