[SMM Hydrogen Energy Policy Update] Yancheng, Jiangsu: Released the "Implementation Plan for Promoting the National Carbon Peak Pilot in Yancheng City"

Notice of the General Office of Yancheng Municipal People's Government on Issuing the Implementation Plan for Promoting the Construction of Yancheng's National Carbon Peak Pilot Project

To the People's Governments of all counties (cities, districts), the Administrative Committee of Yancheng Economic and Technological Development Zone, the Administrative Committee of Yannan High-tech Zone, all commissions, offices, and bureaus of the city, and all directly affiliated units of the city:

The Implementation Plan for Promoting the Construction of Yancheng's National Carbon Peak Pilot Project is hereby issued to you. Please implement it carefully in light of your actual conditions.

General Office of Yancheng Municipal People's Government

May 23, 2025

(This document is for public release)Implementation Plan for Promoting the Construction of Yancheng's National Carbon Peak Pilot Project

Thoroughly implement the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the Central Economic Work Conference. Centered around the implementation of Yancheng's national carbon peak pilot project implementation plan, adhere to the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development as the guide, reform and innovation as the fundamental driving force, the construction of zero-carbon parks to promote the green transformation of production methods, new-type power systems to drive changes in energy production and consumption patterns, and carbon footprint management of products in key industries to actively respond to international green trade barriers. Build a high-quality demonstration zone for green and low-carbon development, contributing the Yancheng approach to achieving the "30·60" goals.

I. Explore policy innovations and establish a dual-control management system for carbon emissions

Actively promote the transition from dual controls on energy consumption and energy intensity to dual controls on carbon emissions. Explore the construction of the city's carbon emissions statistical accounting system, and establish and improve policy mechanisms for carbon emissions planning, carbon data monitoring, carbon budget management, comprehensive carbon assessment, and product carbon footprint management.

(1) Pilot the preparation of carbon emissions planning. Incorporate carbon emissions indicators into the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development, fully considering factors such as economic development, energy security, and the normal production and life of the masses. Reasonably determine carbon emissions targets for the five-year planning period, and solidify the responsibilities of key counties, districts, and key enterprises for emission control and reduction. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, carbon emissions intensity reduction will be treated as a binding indicator for national economic and social development, and statistical accounting of total carbon emissions will be carried out. Strive to achieve a stable decline in carbon dioxide emissions by 2030, with some regions making progress in the field of carbon neutrality. [Led by the Yancheng Municipal Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Yancheng Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, and the Yancheng Municipal Bureau of Statistics, with responsibilities divided among the Yancheng Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau, the Yancheng Municipal Transportation Bureau, the Yancheng Municipal Natural Resources and Planning Bureau, etc. The following tasks also require implementation by the People's Governments of all counties (cities, districts), the Administrative Committee of Yancheng Economic and Technological Development Zone, and the Administrative Committee of Yannan High-tech Zone, and will not be listed separately.]

(2) Build a "dual carbon" data management platform. In accordance with the principles of data availability, security, and effectiveness, regularly collect and analyze the city's energy consumption and industrial production activities, statistically account for carbon emissions by sector, industry, and enterprise, and construct an intelligent municipal-level carbon peak and carbon neutrality data monitoring, analysis, and management system. By 2026, achieve real-time monitoring and analysis of carbon emissions for five coastal counties (cities, districts) as well as six major energy-intensive industries and enterprises with an annual comprehensive energy consumption exceeding 5,000 mt of standard coal. By 2028, achieve full coverage of monitoring and analysis for key carbon-emitting entities across all industries, with counties (cities, districts) as the unit. (Led by the Municipal Statistics Bureau, Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, and Municipal Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), with responsibilities divided among the Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau, Municipal Data Bureau, Yancheng Power Supply Company, etc.)

(III) Establish a carbon emission budget management system. Keep pace with the national process of constructing a dual control system for carbon emissions, and, in light of Yancheng's actual work situation, conduct research on the topic of carbon budget management for the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, proposing a comprehensive budget management approach covering budget preparation, issuance, execution, evaluation, and assessment. By 2025, take the lead in issuing special carbon budget management plans for key parks, key industries, and key enterprises. By 2030, the energy utilization efficiency of enterprises in the city's key energy-intensive industries will reach advanced international and domestic levels. (Led by the Municipal NDRC and Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, with responsibilities divided among the Municipal Statistics Bureau, Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau, Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Municipal Transportation Bureau, etc.)

(IV) Conduct comprehensive evaluations of carbon peak pilot projects. Implement the national and provincial comprehensive evaluation and assessment systems for carbon peak and carbon neutrality. Strengthen the monitoring and analysis of green and low-carbon development levels, and break down the 26 indicators, 24 key tasks, and 39 key projects for the construction of our city's carbon peak pilot project into annual tasks, assigning them to relevant departments and counties (cities, districts). Timely track and coordinate the progress of related work, and provide timely warnings and guidance for projects that are not progressing as expected. (Led by the Municipal NDRC, with responsibilities divided among the Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau, Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, Municipal Statistics Bureau, etc.)

(V) Implement carbon footprint management for key products. Actively promote carbon footprint accounting for PV products and participate in the formulation of provincial or industry standards for carbon footprint quantification methods for PV module products. Encourage enterprises to apply for carbon footprint labeling and certification for their products, and provide certain rewards to eligible certified enterprises. Explore carbon footprint accounting for products in the wind power equipment industry and promote carbon footprint labeling and certification for products in the wind power industry. Explore incorporating relevant requirements for carbon footprint management into government procurement demand standards, encouraging and guiding state-owned enterprises and institutions to give priority to purchasing carbon-labeled and certified products under equal conditions. By 2030, carbon footprint labeling and certification for new energy equipment products will be widely applied. (Led by the Municipal Market Supervision Administration and Municipal NDRC, with responsibilities divided among the Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau, Municipal Finance Bureau, Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, etc.)

II. Highlight Demonstration and Leadership, and Build a Highland for Green and Low-Carbon Development Parks

Adhere to the simultaneous advancement of "five modernizations"—clean energy, green industries, low-carbon facilities, intelligent management, and international certification—accelerate the construction of zero-carbon parks, and promote the local consumption and application of a high proportion of renewable energy.

(VI) Develop model zero-carbon industrial parks. Research and formulate evaluation criteria and technical specifications for the construction of zero-carbon parks, and promote the integration of construction specifications for coastal zero-carbon parks into the relevant national standard system. Improve the construction of intelligent energy and carbon management platforms in parks, conduct research on park-level power carbon emission factors, and strive for certification and recognition from international authoritative departments. Annually attract over 30 new domestic and foreign-funded green electricity demand-driven projects that are affected by international carbon-related trade policies. Strengthen alignment with carbon footprint accounting rules in Europe and the United States, and complete carbon footprint accounting and ESG information disclosure for over 30 products each year. Implement energy-saving and carbon-reduction projects for infrastructure such as buildings, transportation, lighting, and heating (cooling), and establish over 10 green factories and zero-carbon factories at or above the provincial level annually. By 2028, the total carbon emissions of three zero-carbon parks will decrease year by year, and at least one national-level zero-carbon park will be basically established. (Led by the Municipal Development and Reform Commission, with responsibilities divided among the Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau, Municipal Finance Bureau, Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Municipal Transportation Bureau, Municipal Commerce Bureau, Municipal Market Supervision Administration, Yancheng Power Supply Company, etc.)

(VII) Build a new-type power system with a high proportion of green electricity. Deeply promote the projects of "introducing green electricity into parks" and "introducing green electricity into enterprises," and accelerate the pilot construction of four coastal new-type power system parks in Dafeng Port Economic Development Zone, Sheyang Port Economic Development Zone, Huanghai New Area, and Yancheng Economic and Technological Development Zone. Aiming for green electricity to be sourced locally, consumed locally, at the lowest cost, and traceable, accelerate the formulation and improvement of plans for grid connection and consumption of green electricity in parks, promote the integrated development of generation-grid-load-storage in parks, continuously advance the construction of a high-proportion green electricity supply system in parks, and accelerate the construction of ESS power stations. Support export-oriented power battery enterprises in applying for the "direct green electricity connection" pilot project, and explore forming an electricity price advantage for zero-carbon industrial parks through green electricity trading. (Led by the Municipal Development and Reform Commission, with responsibilities divided among Yancheng Power Supply Company, etc.)

(VIII) Promote large-scale development and utilization of new energy. Strengthen the management of new energy resources, and enhance the orderly development and rational utilization of onshore wind power and offshore PV resources. Accelerate the construction of offshore wind power and market-oriented grid-connected PV power generation projects, and promote clean substitution in energy supply and electrification substitution in energy consumption. Establish renewable energy-based hydrogen production, and orderly develop green fuels such as green methanol, green liquid ammonia, bio-natural gas, bio-diesel, and bio-jet fuel. Plan and construct the Yancheng Offshore Energy Island from a high starting point, explore multi-energy conversion application scenarios, and build a regional production, trade, and bunkering center for green hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, and bio-jet fuel. Guide new energy power generation enterprises to sign medium and long-term green electricity agreements with green electricity demand users, and increase the proportion of local green electricity consumption. By 2025, the total installed capacity of renewable energy will exceed 20 million kW. By 2030, the annual power generation from renewable energy sources will exceed 45 billion kWh, and an offshore integrated smart energy island will be initially established, centered around an offshore power hub and integrating multiple functions such as hydrogen production and refueling, and marine ranching. (Led by the Municipal Development and Reform Commission, with responsibilities divided among the Municipal Natural Resources and Planning Bureau, the Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau, Yancheng Power Supply Company, etc.)

III. Adhere to New Quality Empowerment and Expand Green and Low-Carbon Industrial Clusters

Increase green and low-carbon technological innovation, and consolidate and expand the scale of green and low-carbon advantageous industries. Transform traditional industries with green and digital technologies, and promote the renewal and upgrading of technological processes as well as the recycling of resources.

(9) Implement demonstration projects for advanced green and low-carbon technologies. Focusing on the seven major themes of "wind, solar, hydrogen, energy storage, carbon, marine, and agriculture," efforts will be made to build the Yancheng Green and Low-Carbon Science and Technology Innovation Park. Plan and construct a zero-carbon and negative-carbon industry (technology) research institute from a high starting point. Organize and implement key R&D plans for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, focusing on areas such as renewable energy, hydrogen energy, energy storage and smart grids, and the circular economy, to promote breakthroughs in advanced technologies and the application of research outcomes. Support eligible projects to be included in the national demonstration projects for advanced green and low-carbon technologies, and recommend them for inclusion in ultra-long-term special treasury bonds and central budgetary investments. (Led by the Municipal Science and Technology Bureau, with responsibilities divided among the Municipal Development and Reform Commission, the Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau, etc.)

(10) Vigorously develop a green and low-carbon circular economy. Leverage the guiding role of the Yancheng Green and Low-Carbon Industrial Mother Fund to expand and strengthen advantageous industries such as new energy, NEVs and their core parts, and next-generation information technology. Accelerate the development of characteristic industries such as green environmental protection, and proactively plan for future industries such as hydrogen energy and new-type energy storage. Actively promote the development of remanufacturing and second-life application industries, establish a material recycling and circular utilization system with "one product per county," and explore comprehensive utilization models for new types of waste such as retired PV modules, wind turbine blades, and spent power batteries. By 2030, a comprehensive, efficient, and standardized waste material utilization system will be fully established, and the scale of the green and low-carbon industry will reach 500 billion yuan. (Led by the Municipal Development and Reform Commission and the Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau, with responsibilities divided among the Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, the Municipal Commerce Bureau, etc.)

(11) Promote energy conservation, carbon reduction, and efficiency enhancement in key areas. Focus on high-energy-consuming industries such as steel, chemicals, non-ferrous metals, and building materials, as well as key areas such as construction and public institutions, to carry out "diagnosis + transformation" and establish and improve a reserve list for energy conservation and carbon reduction transformation projects and energy-using equipment renewal projects. Implement over 20 key energy-saving technological transformation projects annually, achieving an additional energy savings of over 20,000 mt of standard coal. Strengthen energy conservation reviews for fixed asset investment projects, explore the implementation of project carbon emission assessments, and strictly control the energy consumption and carbon emissions of new projects. Actively promote energy-efficient and low-carbon transportation modes, aiming to achieve a green travel rate of over 75% by 2030. (Led by the Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau, with responsibilities shared among the Municipal Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Municipal Transportation Bureau, Municipal Government Offices Administration Bureau, Municipal Data Bureau, etc., according to their respective duties.)

IV. Leverage Ecological Advantages to Expand the Value Conversion Channels of "Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains"

Adhere to the integrated protection and systematic governance of mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, grasslands, and deserts, enhance the carbon sink increment of ecosystems, establish blue carbon sink ecological function zones, and establish and improve mechanisms for realizing the value of ecological products.

(12) Strengthen carbon sink accounting in ecosystems. Explore the technical system for monitoring, assessing, and accounting carbon sinks in ecosystems, and conduct research on carbon sink measurement in forest, marine, wetland, and other ecosystems. Strengthen research and promotion of technologies for enhancing carbon sinks in ecosystems, promote information sharing on carbon sink projects, and drive the development of the carbon sink industry in ecosystems. Actively develop innovative green financial products such as "carbon sink loans" for various ecosystems. By 2030, strive to become a pioneering area for ecosystem carbon sinks with distinctive features, highlights, and achievements nationwide. (Led by the Municipal Natural Resources and Planning Bureau, with responsibilities shared among the Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, Municipal Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau, Municipal Market Supervision and Administration Bureau, Yancheng Branch of the People's Bank of China, Rare Bird Reserve, Huanghai Financial Holding Group, etc., according to their respective duties.)

(13) Explore the construction of a carbon inclusion system. Explore the development of a carbon inclusion mechanism based on scenarios such as green travel, green consumption, and low-carbon lifestyles, establish personal carbon accounts, and incentivize public participation in emission reduction through the exchange of points for commercial coupons or services. Explore the development of methodologies for carbon inclusion in salt marshes, phytoplankton, shellfish, etc., promote the development of carbon inclusion projects with Yancheng characteristics in forests, wetlands, oceans, etc., and encourage the use of verified emission reductions from carbon inclusion to achieve carbon neutrality for large-scale events. (Led by the Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, with responsibilities shared among the Municipal Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), Municipal Natural Resources and Planning Bureau, Municipal Market Supervision and Administration Bureau, Municipal Transportation Bureau, Municipal Commerce Bureau, Huanghai Financial Holding Group, etc., according to their respective duties.)

(14) Fully integrate into the national carbon market. Actively organize enterprises in key industries such as coal-fired power, steel, and cement to participate in the national carbon emissions trading market, and strengthen compliance and settlement of carbon emission allowances. Implement a reporting system for greenhouse gas emissions from key carbon-emitting entities, and comprehensively improve the quality management level of carbon emission data from key emitting entities. Support the development of eligible forestry carbon sink projects into voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction projects and participate in the national voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading. (Led by the Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, with responsibilities shared among the Municipal Market Supervision and Administration Bureau, Municipal Natural Resources and Planning Bureau, Huanghai Financial Holding Group, etc., according to their respective duties.)

The Leading Group for the Construction of the Municipal Green and Low-Carbon Development Demonstration Zone is responsible for coordinating and advancing the pilot construction of carbon peak achievement across the city. A special municipal-level fund for carbon peak and carbon neutrality will be established to support pilot work in carbon emission statistics, carbon data monitoring, carbon budget management, carbon footprint certification, and ecological carbon sink accounting. Events such as the "National Energy Conservation Promotion Week" and "National Ecology Day" will be organized to promote energy-saving, environmentally friendly, and green production and lifestyles, guiding enterprises and the public to participate in carbon peak efforts. The achievements and highlights of the pilot construction work for carbon peak will be promptly summarized and promoted.