Energy in China: Analysis and Advocacy

Jenny Zhou ‘16

BACKGROUND Received internship through Princeton in Asia (PiA) National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), headquarters in

Washington D.C. Worked in the Beijing office for 8 weeks (about 30 employees) “…Ultimately, NRDC strives to help create a new way of life for

humankind, one that can be sustained indefinitely without fouling or depleting the resources that support all life on Earth.”

Beijing office: 4 teams Demand-Side Management: energy efficiency Sustainable Cities: walkability project Environmental Law Project: advocacy and enforcement

Climate Change and Energy Policy

China climate and energy map

www.chinaenergymap.org

DATA COLLECTION AND UPDATE• Population

• Urbanization Rates

• GDP (and per capita)

• Land Area

• Primary Energy Production (by source)

• Primary Energy Consumption (by source)

• Installed Power Capacity

• Electricity Generation (by source/pc)

• Electricity Consumption

• 12th Five Year Plan Carbon Intensity targets

• Wind Installed Capacity

• Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxide/Soot Emissions

• Water Resource/Supply/Use

China energy flow chart

closing remarks

Able to meet and interact with regional directors from Department of Energy, former Secretary of Commerce, and several other scientists and researchers (from Tsinghua) working at the forefront of energy efficiency issues and the development of renewable energy technologies

Working in climate change and energy field in context of Beijing’s pollution issues – firsthand experience (China Air Quality app)

Confirmed my deep interest in Woodrow Wilson School, considering pursuing a Environmental Studies certificate or an environmental track within WWS

Hope to return to China and continue working in climate change field in the future!

SPECIAL THANKS to:

Princeton in asiaprinceton environmental institute

national resources defense council