China promotes the use of green energy
China
During 2025–2026, China intensively introduced a series of major policies centered on renewable electricity consumption and green energy usage. These policies cover key areas such as market-oriented electricity price reforms, …
China
On June 21, 2026, the State Council of China released the 15th Five-Year Plan for Building a “Beautiful China”. The plan sets numerical targets aimed to be achieved by 2030. …
Vietnam
On 14 May 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Decision No. 1126/QD-BCT promulgating the Action Plan for the implementation of Directive No. 10/CT-TTg on strengthening electricity saving …
Philippines
The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) issued, on April 23, 2026, implementation guidelines for Technical Working Groups (TWGs) to develop Minimum Energy Performance (MEP) standards across sectors. These guidelines establish …
*Taiwan
On May 14, 2026, Taiwan’s Executive Yuan approved the “Draft Amendments to Partial Articles of the Energy Management Act,” which was drafted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).
Singapore
The Government of Singapore promulgated the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act 2026 on May 11, 2026. This legislation partially amends the Energy Conservation Act 2012.
Philippines
On March 18, 2026, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) issued guidelines to enhanced certification procedure for energy efficiency (EE) practitioners pursuant to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EEC …
China
On April 11, 2026, the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council released Opinions on Promoting Energy Conservation and …
Thailand, The Digital Economy’s Hidden Environmental Price Tag
Thailand
As Thailand races to become Southeast Asia’s AI hub, communities in the Eastern Economic Corridor are asking a question no one in government has yet answered: who is responsible for …
Vietnam
In Vietnam, provincial and municipal People’s Committees are currently issuing the 2025 lists of major energy‑using facilities as needed, in order to implement the Law Amending and Supplementing Several Articles …
Singapore
The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) announced the Built Environment Decarbonisation Technology Roadmap on February 5, 2026.
Singapore
On 10 February 2026, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) issued a notification on the regulatory requirements for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for Water‑Cooled Chilled Water Systems (WCCWS) under the …
Indonesia
The Jakarta Special Capital Region Regulation No. 5/2026 on Energy and Water Efficiency in Buildings was promulgated and enforced on February 6, 2026, replacing the former “Jakarta Special Capital Region …
China
The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was promulgated on March 12, 2026, by Presidential Order No. 70. This is the second law in China to be …
Vietnam
On 21 January 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 30/2026/NĐ-CP, detailing and guiding the implementation of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy. The Decree takes effect from …
South Korea
On November 10, 2025, the Environment and Labor Committee of the National Assembly of South Korea released a draft amendment to the Energy Use Rationalization Act, which governs Korea’s energy …
Vietnam
On September 10, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Document No. 6825/BCT-ĐCK seeking public comments on the “Draft Decree on Detailed Provisions and Implementation Guidelines for …
China
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, …
*Taiwan
On June 30, the Ministry of Economic affairs of Taiwan released the draft of “Phase III Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Action Plan for the Manufacturing Sector” and announced that the …
Vietnam
On June 18, 2025, Vietnam promulgated Law No. 77/2025/QH15, amending and supplementing several provisions of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy (Law No. 50/2010/QH12). This amendment (hereinafter …
China
On June 10, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission published draft revised Energy Planning Management Measures. The commission is seeking comments on the draft through July 9, 2025. The …
China
On May 30, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration issued a circular on the orderly development of “green power direct connection” systems, where green power …
Vietnam
On December 25, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued “Circular No. 29/2024/TT-BCT on Energy Consumption Standards for the Plastics Manufacturing Sector”. The circular outlines methods for …
India
On March 20, 2025, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India issued a notice requiring star labels for the 39 appliances to be properly displayed at points of sale …
Indonesia
On March 13, 2025, the Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 8/2025 on Energy Management was promulgated in Indonesia, which came into effect on the same …
Australia
On December 6, 2024, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment, and Waste (DCCEEW) released a second version of Home Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework. This publication provides a national …
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Energy Commission has published 10 total guidelines under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 on December 30, 2024, all of which came into effect since January 1, 2025. …
Malaysia
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has published the “Guidelines for the Sustainable Development of Data Centres” in December 2024.
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Regulations 2024 on December 31, 2024. Its date of coming into effect will be the same as the Energy Efficiency and Conservation …
Philippines
On November 15, 2024, the Department of Energy of the Philippines published the “Draft Implementing Guidelines on the Enhanced Compliance of Designated Establishments with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act …
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 on November 26, 2024. As the first legislation in regulating energy conservation, the Act now imposes duties such as appointment …
Vietnam
On September 12, 2024, a Draft Law on Amendment and Supplementation to a Number of Articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy (hereinafter “the Draft”) was …
China, Policy Developments Related to Hydrogen Energy
China
In the current global context of energy crisis, hydrogen energy has garnered widespread attention as a secondary energy source that is abundant, green, low-carbon, and widely applicable. Accompanying the practical …
Vietnam
On August 13, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam published and solicited public comments on two draft regulations: 1) Draft Circular on Regulations for Specific Energy …
Philippines
On August 16, 2024, the Department of Energy (DOE) Circular No. DC2024-08-0024 “Guidelines for the MEP for Sectors” was established in the Philippines. This circular stipulates the framework for introducing …
China
On July 23, 2024, China’s National Development and Reform Commission announced a Special Action Plan for Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction in the Electrolytic Aluminum Production Industry. The key plans …
*Taiwan
On July 30, 2024, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs published a draft amendment of the Energy Administration Act. The ministry is seeking comments on the draft for 60 days from …
Singapore
On August 6, 2024, in Singapore, the “Building Control (Amendment) Bill” (hereinafter referred to as “the bill”) to amend the “Building Control Act 1989” (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) …
Philippines
In the Philippines, on July 22, 2024, the “Implementing Guidelines (IGs) on the recertification of Energy Manager and Energy Auditor” was published in two general newspapers, and will take effect …
China
On July 5, 2024, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a 2023 report on practices of leading companies in energy efficiency in key industries. The Ministry of Industry …
China
On April 29, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration published a mandatory national standard called the Norm of Energy Consumption per Unit Production of Tyre and …
China
On April 29, 2024, the Chinese government published a mandatory national standard called the Norm of Energy Consumption per Unit Production of Toluene Diisocyanate and Diphenyl Methane Diisocyanate. The standard …
Philippines
Department of Energy (DOE) Circular No. DC2024-05-0015 “Rules of Procedure in Administrative Cases for Violations under Republic Act No. 11285 (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act)” was promulgated in the Philippines …
China
On April 29, 2024, the Chinese government published a mandatory national standard called the Norm of Energy Consumption per Unit Production of Caustic Soda, PVC, Methane Chloride, which will come …
Philippines
Department of Energy (DOE) Circular No. DC2024-05-0011 “Rules on the Administration and Enforcements under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act” was promulgated on May 27, 2024 and came into effect …
Philippines
On May 22, 2024, the Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines released the “Guidelines for the MEP for Sectors”, a department circular that stipulates a framework for the introduction …
China
On April 30, 2024, China’s National Development and Reform Commission announced a program to advance energy efficiency “diagnosis” of key energy consumers. The published details of the program include main …
Philippines
On April 29, 2024, the “Implementing Guidelines (IG) for Energy Efficiency Excellence (EEE) Awards” (hereinafter referred to as the IG) were published in the Philippines and take effect in 15 …
China
On Jan. 27, 2024, China’s National Development and Reform Commission, National Bureau of Statistics and National Energy Administration jointly issued a circular on promoting non-fossil energy through the integration of …
Philippines
On December 27, 2023, three Department of Energy (DOE) circulars reclassifying designated establishments under Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (RA 11285) in the commercial, industrial and transportation sectors and providing …
China
On Nov. 20, 2023, the China National Institute of Standardization published a draft revised recommended national standard called the General Principles for Monitoring and Testing of Energy Saving (GB/T 15316). …
Singapore
On November 21, 2023, amendments to the Energy Conservation Act (hereinafter referred to as the Act) were announced in Singapore, and opinions were solicited. The deadline for submission of opinions …
Malaysia
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill 2023 was passed by the House of Representatives in Malaysia on October 11, 2023. The bill targets large consumers such as factories and commercial …
Vietnam
On June 8, 2023, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Prime Minister’s Directive No. 20/CT-TTg on Strengthening Electricity Saving from 2023 to 2025 and Beyond (hereinafter “the Directive”). The Directive is …
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Ministry of Economy on July 27, 2023, has announced Part 1 of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), a roadmap aimed to accelerate the country’s energy transition. Part 1 …
Philippines
On August 1, 2023, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) published three draft department circulars that stipulate compliance guidelines for various requirements for designated establishments in order to reclassify the …
Indonesia
On June 16, 2023, the Government Regulation No. 33/2023 on Energy Conservation (“the Regulation” or “Regulation No. 33/2023”) was promulgated in Indonesia. Except for some provisions, the Regulation came into …
Pakistan
Pakistan set a long-term target to enhance energy efficiency.
Singapore
On March 2, 2023, the Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that it will strengthen subsidies for the introduction of energy-efficient technologies under the Energy Efficiency Fund (E2F).
China
On February 16, 2023, China’s National Development and Reform Commission published revised evaluation indicator systems for the clean production of electrolytic manganese as well as sodium hydroxide and polyvinyl chloride. …
China
On Dec. 20, 2022, the Provincial Development and Reform Commission and eight other departments of Sichuan province, China, announced a program that promotes electrification during the 2022–2025 period. This program …
China
On July 5, 2022, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released draft measures to implement energy conservation audit in the industry sector, in order to seek public comments; and …
India
On December 20, 2022, the Ministry of Law and Justice of India published the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022. The amendment introduces the concept of carbon credit trading and adds …
India
The Indian Parliament on December 12, passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022 laying the legal framework for establishing a carbon credit market, mandatory use of non-fossil fuel including green …
Philippines
On December 7, 2022, the Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines released “ADVISORY: Energy Audit Guidelines for Designated Establishments.” Since the deadline for submitting the first energy audit reports …
China
On Nov. 1, 2022, China’s National Development and Reform Commission and National Bureau of Statistics announced that energy used in material manufacturing is excluded from the country’s energy consumption limit …
India
On September 7, 2022, the Ministry of Power of India issued a notification to add petrochemical production units such as fibre intermediates, polymers, performance plastics, and synthetic rubbers as “Designated …
India
In India, a bill “the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022”, was submitted to the Lok Sabha on August 3, 2022 to promote the development of renewable energy and the domestic …
China
On July 5, 2022, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released draft measures to oversee industrial energy conservation to seek comments, which will be accepted through Aug. 5, 2022. …
China
On June 23, 2022, China’s six government departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the National Development and Reform Commission, announced an action plan to improve energy …
India
On June 6, 2022, the Ministry of Power of India published the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 to further accelerate its renewable energy program, …
China
On March 9, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration jointly issued recommended national standards “Remanufacturing—Evaluation Indexes and Calculation Methods of Energy Saving and Emission Reduction” (GB/T …
Vietnam
On January 31, 2022, the Government of Vietnam established the Decree No. 17/2022/17 Amending and Supplementing a Number of Decrees Stipulating Administrative Penalties in the Fields of Chemicals, Industrial Explosives, …
India
On January 3, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Power published an amendment (Notification S.O. 09 (E).) adding production facilities for ceramic, glass, copper, zinc, and other products to the list …
Vietnam
On December 15, 2021, the Vietnam National Energy Efficiency Programme of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, together with the Viet Nam Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Association …
Thailand
Thailand announced “Notification of the Ministry of Energy on Determination of Building Design Standards for Energy Conservation B.E. 2564 (2021)” and “Notification of the Ministry of Energy on Criteria and …
South Korea
On November 19, 2021, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea announced the proposed amendment to the Enforcement Regulations of Energy Use Rationalization Act to partially revise …
Singapore
Singapore promulgated the “Energy Conservation (Energy Management Practices) (Amendment) Regulations 2021” (“the Regulations”) on December 21, 2021. The Regulations came into effect on the December 22. The Regulations partially amend …
India
According to a report by the Press Information Bureau of India on October 30, 2021, India’s Ministry of Power, after consultations with stakeholders, has formulated an amendment to the Energy …
China
The Zhejiang Provincial Administration for Market Regulation on August 9 issued local standards for the classification of green warehouses by energy consumption and carbon emissions, which came into effect on …
Philippines
On September 15, 2021, the Department of Energy (DOE) of Philippines published Department Order No. DO 2021-09-0014 “Guidelines on Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards”. The Energy Efficiency Excellence (EEE) Awards recognize …
China
On August 16, 2021, the National Development and Reform Commission of China released the “Circular on promoting industrial projects to move into industrial park and tightening regulations and supervision of …
Thailand
Ministry of Industry of Thailand set out a minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) for household washing machines by publishing “Ministerial Regulation regarding designation of washing machines for household use as …
Philippines
On June 17, 2021, the Department of Energy of Philippines published the Department Circular No. DC2021-05-0011, entitled “Guidelines for the Endorsement of Energy Efficiency Projects to the Board of Investments …
China
On May 30, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published on its website the Guiding Opinions on Enhanced Control of Ecological and Environmental Pollution Sources for Energy- and Emission-intensive Construction …
China
China National Institute of Standardization on June 4 published recommended national standards called the Workpiece Machining Energy Consumption Limit Setting Method (draft for comments) (the “Standards”; 机械加工制造过程工件能耗限额制定方法 (征求意见稿)). This draft …
Philippines
On March 19, 2021, the Department of Energy of the Philippines released Advisory on the Submission of Energy Conservation Reports as per DOE MC 2020-05-0001. This Advisory explains the details …
Energy Conservation in Indonesia
Indonesia
Energy consumption within Indonesia had continued to increase until 2012 but then started to decline with the deceased energy consumption in Industry and Transportation sectors (See the below Figure). On …
Thailand
On December 2, the Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry of Thailand, organized a seminar to update the progress of the project regarding the promotion of energy efficiency …
Vietnam
On September 29, 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam enacted the “Circular No. 25/2020/TT-BCT on planning for economical and efficient use of energy and its implementation”. …
Energy Conservation in China
China
1．Current state of energy conservation in China Energy saving is a basic national policy of China. China is implementing an energy development policy that balances “savings” and “development” and prioritizes …
India
On October 3, 2020, India’s Ministry of Power published the notification to amend the scope of Electricity Distribution Companies as a designated consumer under Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The amendment …
India
On October 3, 2020, India’s Ministry of Power published “Energy Conservation (Minimum Qualification for Energy Auditors, Energy Auditors (Building) and Energy Managers) Rules, 2020” with the repeal of the 2006 …
Energy Conservation in Vietnam
Vietnam
With the industrialization and the spread of various domestic electrical appliances, Vietnamese electric power consumption has been increasing year by year. Electric power consumption per capita began to gradually increase …
Energy Conservation in India
India
Energy Conservation (This page) Energy Efficiency for Products Since the 1990s, India has stepped up its efforts to conserve energy. In 2001, the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 was enacted, …
Energy conservation in Thailand
Thailand
Energy conservation in Thailand Energy conservation and promotion of energy efficiency is legally supported by Energy Conservation Promotion Act B.E. 2535 (1992). Energy conservation is defined as to produce and …
India
On April 13, 2020, India’s Ministry of Power published a notification (S.O. 1254(E)) to prescribe the list of “designated consumers” subject to mandatory energy conservation certification scheme “PAT (Perform, Achieve …
Vietnam
On April 21, 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam announced that a draft of Circular on planning and implementation report of efficient energy use and and …
Philippines
President Duterte of the Philippines signed the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (Republic Act No. 11285 [RA 11285]) on April 12, 2019. This is the first act of its kind …
Singapore
On September 28, 2018, Energy Conservation (Energy Management Practices) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations) were promulgated in Singapore. The effective date is October 1, 2018. The …
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