Renewable energy and energy efficiency in China : current status and prospects for 2020 / Lisa Mastny, editor. - Washington, D.C. : Worldwatch Institute, c2010. - 48 p. : ill. (some col.), charts ; 28 cm. - Worldwatch report ; 182. . - Worldwatch report ; 182. .

"October 2010."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 42-47)

China's energy challenges: the role of renewable energy and energy efficiency -- Energy efficiency in China -- Renewable energy in China -- Prospects for 2020 -- The way forward.

This report is designed to provide an independent review of China's achievements in promoting renewable energy and reducing the energy intensity of its economy. The key drivers behind China's efforts in these areas are the needs to boost energy security, tackle climate change, ease the pressure of environmental pollution, and improve energy supply in rural areas. The goal of this report is to facilitate international cooperation that can help China further improve its energy efficiency and deploy renewables more widely. --from Summary (p. 7)

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Renewable energy sources--China--21st century.
Energy consumption--China.
Energy conservation--China.
Energy policy--China.


China--Energy consumption--21st century.

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