6. Setting up an evaluation and accountability system. In 2007 the National Development and Reform Commission, the National Bureau of Statistics and Ministry of Environmental Protection co-produced six documents on data collection, supervision and evaluation of energy conservation and emission reduction, which was approved by the State Council and was circulated among central government departments and local governments. Since 2008 the state has actioned annual assessment of the results of energy saving and emission cutting by provincial governments. Local governments likewise set conservation and reduction targets for their subordinates, handing out sanctions or awards on the basis of their performance.

7. Using economic leverage to encourage energy conservation and emission reduction. Reforms have been carried out on prices of resource products, emission fees and prices and taxes on oil products. Preferential policies are applied to electricity from flue gas desulphurization units. Awards are granted to enterprises' renovation projects that target better energy efficiency. Preferential taxes are allowed for facilities that are energy- and water-use efficient and environmentally friendly, and to enterprises that make comprehensive use of resources.

8. Improving laws and regulations. A number of laws have been revised, including the Energy Conservation Law, the Law on Prevention and Control of Water Pollution, the Circular Economy Promotion Law, the Measures of Energy Conservation on Civilian Buildings and the Measures of Energy Conservation on Public Institutions. Mandatory national standards have been worked out for a range of energy-intensive products, major energy-using products and pollutant discharge.

9. Better enforcement of regulations and supervision. Special supervision and inspection campaigns are staged in energy- and discharge-intensive industries. Spot checks are made on the application of energy efficiency labels on energy-using products. Theme-specific actions are conducted to punish enterprises that contravene emission laws and to ensure a healthy environment for the public.

10. Promoting public awareness. The state has announced an "All-people Drive on Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction." One week in June is dedicated to the theme. The State Council proposed ten green ideas, like cutting out driving one day a week, and avoiding excessive air-conditioning. They advocated prudent consuming and living practices across society.

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