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ID088206
Title ProperFiscal and tax policy support for energy efficiency retrofit for existing residential buildings in China's northern heating region
LanguageENG
AuthorDongyan, Li
Publication2009.
Summary / Abstract (Note)Energy efficiency retrofit for existing residential buildings (EERERB) in China's northern heating region is an important component of the national energy strategy. The main content and related subject in EERERB performance is the basis of understanding and developing targeted policies. So, this paper designed the content system of EERERB. And then, provided a cost-benefit analysis on related subjects, assessed the government's function in EERERB, and come to the conclusion that the Chinese government should increase fiscal fund investment and implement more fiscal and tax incentive policies. Moreover, in view of China's current policy, which lacks long-term mechanism and flexibility, this paper proposed specific policy recommendations, including clarifying the government's corresponding responsibilities at all levels and increasing the intensity of the central government's transfer payments. It further proposed targeted financial and tax policies for supporting and encouraging heating enterprises and owners, as well as policies to cultivate energy-saving service markets and to support the ESCO.
`In' analytical NoteEnergy Policy Vol. 37, No. 6; Jun 2009: p2113-2118
Journal SourceEnergy Policy Vol. 37, No. 6; Jun 2009: p2113-2118
Key WordsEERERB ;  Fiscal and Tax Policy ;  Equalization in Basic Public Service