China Program
Accelerating China toward a Zero-Carbon 2050
27%
of global energy GHG emissions
>1,200 GW
of renewables installed by 2030
2060
year China aims to achieve carbon neutrality
We Must
Support government in designing smart policy
Partner with business to create proof points
Provide technoeconomic analysis of solutions
RMI Will
Energy Transition–Develop zero-carbon roadmaps for harder-to-abate sectors; accelerate development and deployment of breakthrough technologies; cultivate zero-carbon industries and ecosystem.
Power System Transformation—Prepare the market and system planning to achieve a high penetration of renewables, including an orderly transition from coal.
Subnational Carbon Neutral Demonstration—Create innovative demonstrations of carbon neutrality with a focus on cross-sector synergy to support China's national 2060 carbon neutral goal.
RMI is providing the technical and economic pathways for China to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and reach a zero-carbon economy by 2050.
Insights
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Report
Zero-Carbon Targeted Integrated Energy Planning
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Report
China Zero-Carbon Electricity Growth in the 2020s
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News
China’s carbon-neutrality goal increases the urgency of meeting 100 percent of the nation’s new electricity demand growth with zero-carbon sources
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How China Can Achieve Carbon-Neutral Transport by 2060
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News
A Vision on Future Green Urbanization toward Carbon Neutrality
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Report
Whole-System Zero-Emissions Demonstration
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Inspirations from the Global Leader
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Report
Putting Electric Logistics Vehicles to Work in Shenzhen
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News
RMI and ETC Salute China’s Pre-2060 Carbon Neutral Pledge
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RMI and ETC Salute China’s Carbon-Neutral Pledge
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China’s Timely Charging Infrastructure Plan
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News
Zero-Carbon Electrification and a Sustainable Future for China
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Blog
Op-ed: Clean Energy Tipping Points
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Blog
Implementing Life Cycle Carbon Emissions Standards in Urban Development
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Report
State of the Market 2019: Corporate Renewable Procurement in China
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Report
Tracking China’s Provincial Spot Market Designs: 2019
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Report
China 2050 A Fully Developed Rich Zero-Carbon Economy
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Report
Near-Zero Carbon Zones in China
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Report
Implications of Energy Spot Markets in China
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Blog
Bringing Electricity Markets to China: Adapting International Experience in Power Sector Deregulation to Fit China’s Economy
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News
Rocky Mountain Institute’s latest report helps regulators in China manage challenges and promote power market reforms
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Blog
Shenzhen: A City Miles Ahead
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Report
A New EV Horizon
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News
Rocky Mountain Institute Releases Report On China’s Path To Global Leadership In Electric Logistics Vehicles
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Blog
Transforming the Global Comfort Cooling Market: China’s Opportunity for Economic and Climate Leadership