Peer-Reviewed Journal Details
Mandatory Fields
Li, L;Wang, JJ;Gallachoir, BO;Cai, H;Zhang, J
2019
May
Climate Policy
Energy-intensive manufacturing sectors in China: policy priorities for achieving climate mitigation and energy conservation targets
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WOS: 8 ()
Optional Fields
ECONOMIC-ASSESSMENT CO2 EMISSIONS ALTERNATIVES GENERATION EFFICIENCY REDUCTION PATHWAYS
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598
610
In this study, a long-range energy alternative planning (LEAP) model was built to evaluate the relative priority of three kinds of policies expected to be implemented for the energy-intensive manufacturing sectors (EIMS) in China to achieve CO2 mitigation and energy conservation targets. These policies encourage (1) the use of more electricity instead of coal; (2) the continuous improvement of energy efficiency; and (3) a shift to other less energy-demanding sectors. The results indicate that the policy of shifting economic activity from the EIMS to other sectors is most helpful for China to achieve its targets of mitigating CO2 emissions and conserving energy. Encouraging the EIMS to use more electricity can help China to achieve a higher proportion of non-fossil-fuel based energy in its overall primary energy consumption. No single policy will allow China to achieve all the targets, emphasizing the need for an integrated policy design that combines all types of policies.
ABINGDON
1469-3062
10.1080/14693062.2018.1546162
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