China Building Energy Use and Carbon Emission Yearbook 2021: A Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality by 2060

This book discusses China's building energy usage and CO2 emissions, focusing on energy efficiency and zero-carbon emissions. It includes survey data, monitoring data, and case studies and provides information, data, and policy suggestions for readers in energy, climate change, engineering, and building science areas.

Format: Hardback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

China has set ambitious double carbon targets for its social and economic development, with the building sector playing a crucial role in achieving energy savings and emission reductions. This book delves into China's building energy usage and CO2 emissions, examining the current status, characteristics, and technologies employed to enhance energy efficiency and achieve zero-carbon emissions. Specifically, it explores the pathways to achieve carbon neutrality targets for China's building sector in 2021. Additionally, the book analyzes the energy mix, energy intensity, and technological perspectives to implement energy and carbon targets in urban residential building areas. Drawing on extensive survey data, monitoring data, and case studies, the book provides a comprehensive discussion on technologies and policies supported by over ten years of evidence and continuous research. Its information, data, and policy suggestions will appeal to readers worldwide involved in energy, climate change, engineering, and building science.

Weight: 366g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811675775
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022