Renewable Energy Law. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Renewable energy Energy conservation/energy production Bioenergy Research Subsidy/incentive Basic legislation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes The Law shall enter into force on 1 January 2006. Abstract The Renewable Energy Law is designed to promote the development and utilization of renewable energy, improve the energy structure, diversify energy supplies, safeguard energy security, protect the environment, and realize the sustainable development of the economy and society. The Law consists of 33 articles divided into 8 Chapters: General (I); Resource survey and development plans (II); Industry guidance and technology support (III); Promotion and application (IV); Price management and fee sharing (V); Economic incentives and supervisory measures (VI); Legal responsibilities (VII); Miscellaneous (VIII). The Law, which defines renewable energy as non-fossil energy of wind energy, solar energy, water energy, biomass energy, geothermal energy, and ocean energy, includes a national renewable energy requirement to increase the use of renewable energy up to 10% by the year 2020. It will also require power grid operators to purchase resources from registered renewable energy producers, and offer financial incentives, such as a national fund to foster renewable energy development, and discounted lending and tax preferences for renewable energy projects. Furthermore, the Law includes other details related to the purchase and use of solar photovoltaic and solar water heating as well as renewable energy fuels. The Law includes specific penalties for non-compliance. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Interim Measures for the Administration of the Collection and Use of the Renewable Energy Development Fund. Legislation | China | 2011 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Financing, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Rural energy regulations of Sichuan province. Legislation | China | 2010 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Inspection, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Measures of Beijing Municipality for Supervision over Energy Conservation. Legislation | China | 2006 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Inspection, Institution, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Measures of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for the Development and Utilization Management of Wind Energy Resources. Legislation | China | 2006 Keyword: Renewable energy, Policy/planning, Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Relevant Provisions on the Administration of Power Generation from Renewable Energy. Legislation | China | 2006 Keyword: Renewable energy, Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Institution, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Detailed Rules for the implementation of the Measures of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for the Development and Utilization Management of Wind Energy Resources. Legislation | China | 2011 Keyword: Renewable energy, Policy/planning, Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX The detailed rules for the implementation of the Interim Measures for the Administration of Offshore Wind Power Development and Construction. Legislation | China | 2011 Keyword: Renewable energy, Policy/planning, Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Measures for the administration of funds for energy saving and emission reduction subsidies. Legislation | China | 2015 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations of Anhui Province on development, utilization and protection of climate resources. Legislation | China | 2014 Keyword: Renewable energy, Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Climate change, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Administrative measures for hydropower engineering survey and design. Legislation | China | 2011 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Inspection, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Interim Administrative Measures for Electricity Tariff Premium Subsidy Funds for Renewable Energy. Legislation | China | 2012 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations of Hebei Province on Promoting the Development of New Energy. Legislation | China | 2023 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Emissions, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX