The Path for Green Development and Utilization of Energy in China

Abstract

The green development and utilization of energy is an important component for the new energy security strategy and the ecological civilization in China. To promote energy production and consumption revolution, this study first summarizes the development status and challenges of China’s energy sector, and elaborates the concept and principles of energy green development and utilization. Subsequently, an energy green development evaluation model and an energy utilization system evaluation index model are established to evaluate the economic and environmental benefits of the energy green development and utilization approach; development goals are then predicted for 2030 and 2050 using these two models. The energy green development and utilization can be implemented from two aspects. In terms of energy distribution, China should focus on the clean and efficient development and utilization of fossil energy, the large-scale development and utilization of clean energy, and the intelligentization of energy systems, particularly emphasizing green coal engineering, oil stabilization and gas enhancement, and energy intensification and conservation. In terms of scientific and technological innovation, China should promote breakthroughs for the safe, efficient, and clean utilization of coal; develop key technologies for deep-seated and unconventional oil and gas exploration and development; and advance scientific and technological innovation for large-scale development and utilization of clean energy. To build a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy system, suggestions are proposed in terms of energy management system innovation, energy price marketization, performance evaluation, and technology innovation system.