Energy use and conservation in China`s residential and commercial sectors: Patterns, problems, and prospects

Technical Report · Thu Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10182235· OSTI ID:10182235

Liu, F

This report discusses the determinants of residential and commercial energy demand, profiles the patterns and problems of energy consumption, and evaluates popular energy conservation measures of the People`s Republic of China. It also discusses technological and institutional opportunities for realizing greater energy conservation. General characteristics related to energy use include: population growth, economic growth, residential and commercial energy, and improved standards of living. Specific end-use areas that are examined in detail are space heating, cooking and water heating, and lighting and appliances.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76SF00098
• OSTI ID: 10182235
• Report Number(s): LBL--33867; ON: DE93040449
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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298000
BIOMASS
CHINA
COMMERCIAL SECTOR
CONSERVATION
CONSUMPTION AND UTILIZATION
COOLING
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
LIGHTING SYSTEMS
OFFICE BUILDINGS
POPULATION DYNAMICS
RESIDENTIAL SECTOR
RURAL AREAS
SPACE HEATING
URBAN AREAS
WATER HEATING