China launches Energy Conservation Law enforcement inspection

This aerial photo taken on July 7, 2023 shows a view of a former coal mine after ecological restoration in Jungar Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), or China's national legislature, initiated a nationwide enforcement inspection of the Energy Conservation Law on Thursday to ensure its full and effective implementation and promote higher-quality energy-saving efforts.

The Energy Conservation Law, enacted on Jan. 1, 1998, has been revised in 2007, 2016 and 2018.

According to the first plenary meeting of the NPC Standing Committee's inspection team, the inspection will combine on-site checks with delegated inspections.

The team will conduct field inspections in Tianjin, Jiangsu, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi and Sichuan, while the standing committees of local people's congresses in Beijing, Hebei, Shanxi, Jilin, Shanghai and Chongqing will assess the law's enforcement within their respective regions.

Key inspection areas include implementation of energy-saving management systems, energy conservation in key sectors and entities, advancements in energy-saving technologies, implementation of incentive policies, formulation of supporting regulations, other issues regarding law enforcement, and suggestions for revising the law.