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Energy in China: Analysis and Advocacy

This book provides an in-depth analysis of energy policies, environmental advocacy, and sustainable practices in China. The author shares insights from her internship at the National Resources Defense Council's Beijing office, focusing on energy efficiency, climate change, and renewable energy initiatives. The book also explores China's energy landscape, including data on population, urbanization rates, GDP, energy production and consumption, and environmental targets. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in China's energy sector, with a focus on creating a sustainable future for the planet.

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Energy in China: Analysis and Advocacy

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  1. Energy in China: Analysis and Advocacy Jenny Zhou ‘16

  2. BACKGROUND • Received internship through Princeton in Asia (PiA) • National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), headquarters in Washington D.C. • Worked in the Beijing office for 8 weeks (about 30 employees) • “…Ultimately, NRDC strives to help create a new way of life for humankind, one that can be sustained indefinitely without fouling or depleting the resources that support all life on Earth.” • Beijing office: 4 teams • Demand-Side Management: energy efficiency • Sustainable Cities: walkability project • Environmental Law Project: advocacy and enforcement • Climate Change and Energy Policy

  3. China climate and energy map www.chinaenergymap.org

  4. DATA COLLECTION AND UPDATE Population Urbanization Rates GDP (and per capita) Land Area Primary Energy Production (by source) Primary Energy Consumption (by source) Installed Power Capacity Electricity Generation (by source/pc) Electricity Consumption 12th Five Year Plan Carbon Intensity targets Wind Installed Capacity Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxide/Soot Emissions Water Resource/Supply/Use

  5. China energy flow chart

  6. closing remarks • Able to meet and interact with regional directors from Department of Energy, former Secretary of Commerce, and several other scientists and researchers (from Tsinghua) working at the forefront of energy efficiency issues and the development of renewable energy technologies • Working in climate change and energy field in context of Beijing’s pollution issues – firsthand experience (China Air Quality app) • Confirmed my deep interest in Woodrow Wilson School, considering pursuing a Environmental Studies certificate or an environmental track within WWS • Hope to return to China and continue working in climate change field in the future!

  7. SPECIAL THANKS to:Princeton in asiaprinceton environmental institutenational resources defense council

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