Relationship Between Energy Consumption and Industrial Structure

Abstract

This paper analyses the differences in energy consumption by industry and studies the relationship between industrial structure and energy consumption in China. The findings of the study indicate that energy consumption is mostly concentrated in the sector Industry. Energy consumption for most Chinese provinces is greatly affected by the share of tertiary industry. In some provinces, however, the energy consumption tends to be influenced by the share of secondary industry. Depending on the specific situation, appropriate recommendations are proposed to each province.