China issues rules for energy conservation review, carbon emissions assessment of facility construction projects

On July 25, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission issued measures on energy conservation review and carbon emissions assessment of facility construction projects. These came into effect Sept. 1, 2025.

The measures apply to construction projects, including new construction, remodeling, extension and technical upgrading, of fixed assets built in China and managed by the investment authorities at each level of governments. The measures include provisions on penalties for violations.