China to seek public opinions on upcoming energy law
4th December 2007
Earlier this week, China released the draft version of a long-awaited energy law, calling for more environmentally-friendly energy policies and a more market-based pricing mechanism. The law aims to “construct a stable, economical, clean and sustainable energy supply and service system, increase energy efficiency and safeguard energy security,” says the draft posted on a government agency website. The AmCham-China Wire reports that the the law was published on the website of the Office of the National Energy Leading Group, an elite policy-making body, and will solicit opinions from the public until Feb. 1, 2008.