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maximize China’s institutional superiority of “pooling resources for grand projects”.
What’s more, energy researchers and planners should promptly produce a national
strategic plan for coordinated development of energy and economy, energy and infrastructure, and energy and regional development similar to the “3+1” notion, and facilitate the establishment of region-specific smart energy systems and the creation of
effective linkage among them.
1.4.2.2 Step up Modernization of Energy Governance System
and Capability and Invigorate Synergistic Innovation
The central government should follow the needs of the “3+1” approach by appropriately decontrolling authority, encouraging local governments, enterprises and the
public to actively engage in energy governance, thereby forming a multi-stakeholder
consultation mechanism that blends top-down and bottom-up approaches. In doing
so, special attention should be paid to address the disconnect between central level
decisions and the actual needs of local governments, enterprises and citizens, and
enhance the interaction between the central government and various stakeholders.
With these steps, local governments, enterprises and the people would be incentivized
to proactively drive local innovation in the interest of the whole nation.
1.4.2.3 Expedite Reform of Energy Market and Energy Supply
and Build Energy Companies into Comprehensive Service
Providers
The “3+1” approach calls for prompt removal of industry barriers and enhanced
cooperation and business integration among sectors in order to pay the way for the
development of various smart energy systems. The Chinese government should relax
price controls and help industries and enterprises to break down barriers, with an aim
to build integrated energy service providers that run a variety of energy operations,
both upstream and downstream, and encourage the development of innovative small
and micro energy businesses. Key support and encouragement should be offered to
enterprises that integrate multiple sources of energy and energy needs, or regional
energy hubs.
1.4.2.4 Build Stronger Energy Information Management System
to Ensure Open and Smooth Communication
Align with the “3+1” approach, comprehensively strengthen energy management
information systems at all levels and in all sectors, industries and regions to enhance
the accuracy, openness, timeliness, transparency of information, and attach greater
importance to the dissemination of information. In the meantime, actively promote
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maximize China’s institutional superiority of “pooling resources for grand projects”.
What’s more, energy researchers and planners should promptly produce a national
strategic plan for coordinated development of energy and economy, energy and infrastructure, and energy and regional development similar to the “3+1” notion, and facilitate the establishment of region-specific smart energy systems and the creation of
effective linkage among them.
1.4.2.2 Step up Modernization of Energy Governance System
and Capability and Invigorate Synergistic Innovation
The central government should follow the needs of the “3+1” approach by appropriately decontrolling authority, encouraging local governments, enterprises and the
public to actively engage in energy governance, thereby forming a multi-stakeholder
consultation mechanism that blends top-down and bottom-up approaches. In doing
so, special attention should be paid to address the disconnect between central level
decisions and the actual needs of local governments, enterprises and citizens, and
enhance the interaction between the central government and various stakeholders.
With these steps, local governments, enterprises and the people would be incentivized
to proactively drive local innovation in the interest of the whole nation.
1.4.2.3 Expedite Reform of Energy Market and Energy Supply
and Build Energy Companies into Comprehensive Service
Providers
The “3+1” approach calls for prompt removal of industry barriers and enhanced
cooperation and business integration among sectors in order to pay the way for the
development of various smart energy systems. The Chinese government should relax
price controls and help industries and enterprises to break down barriers, with an aim
to build integrated energy service providers that run a variety of energy operations,
both upstream and downstream, and encourage the development of innovative small
and micro energy businesses. Key support and encouragement should be offered to
enterprises that integrate multiple sources of energy and energy needs, or regional
energy hubs.
1.4.2.4 Build Stronger Energy Information Management System
to Ensure Open and Smooth Communication
Align with the “3+1” approach, comprehensively strengthen energy management
information systems at all levels and in all sectors, industries and regions to enhance
the accuracy, openness, timeliness, transparency of information, and attach greater
importance to the dissemination of information. In the meantime, actively promote