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In recent years, while continuing to ensure national coal supply, Shanxi Province has accelerated its transition toward efficient, intelligent coal development and green, integrated mining practices. Recently, the Shanxi Coshare Innovation Institute of Energy & Environment and iGDP jointly published “Methane Emission Reduction in Coal-Dependent Regions: The Shanxi Experience,” which explores how Shanxi is leveraging policy frameworks, technological innovation, and market mechanisms to promote the resourceful utilization of coal mine methane under the backdrop of China’s “dual carbon” goals. The report highlights that Shanxi, as the province with the highest methane emissions in China, has significantly improved methane capture and utilization rates through diverse technological pathways—including power generation from drained gas, direct combustion for heating, and regenerative thermal oxidation (RTO) for combined heat and power. It has also established a relatively comprehensive support system encompassing legislation, policy targets, fiscal incentives, carbon market engagement, and technological R&D. Drawing on case studies from representative mines such as Sihe, Fusheng, and Yuanxiang, the report demonstrates the feasibility of achieving co-benefits in both emission reductions and economic returns. At the same time, it stresses the need for stricter enforcement of emission standards and the establishment of a robust methane monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) system. By addressing these challenges, Shanxi aims to provide a replicable and scalable model—the “Shanxi Solution”—for methane mitigation in resource-dependent regions worldwide.

Recently, the China International Low-Carbon College at Shandong University of Finance and Economics, the Jinan Engineering Consulting Institute, and iGDP jointly released the Report on Energy Efficiency Improvement Pathways and Policy Recommendations for Shandong’s Industrial Sector. Focusing on key industries including steel, non-ferrous metals, chemicals, petrochemicals, and building materials, the report systematically identifies current energy efficiency gaps and proposes practical, actionable pathways and policy recommendations. The report aims to support evidence-based decision-making for energy savings, carbon reduction, and green transformation in Shandong’s industrial sector.

To systematically assess the pathways for Shandong Province’s “dual carbon” goals, iGDP and the China International Low-Carbon College at Shandong University of Finance and Economics have jointly released a new report titled Shandong’s Low-Carbon Transition Pathways — Using EPS Modeling. Leveraging the Energy Policy Simulator (EPS)—an open-source modeling tool for energy and climate policy analysis—the study develops a customized energy policy simulation model for Shandong. It conducts a comprehensive projection of the province’s energy consumption, sectoral greenhouse gas emissions, technology adoption, and macro-level impacts from 2020 to 2060. The analysis provides targeted policy recommendations across key sectors, including power generation, industry, buildings, transportation, and non-CO₂ greenhouse gas mitigation. By quantifying the potential impacts of various policy scenarios, the report offers a robust, evidence-based foundation to guide Shandong’s long-term low-carbon transformation and support the design of actionable, measurable, and verifiable decarbonization strategies.

China is currently at a critical juncture, concluding the 14th Five-Year Plan and preparing for the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan. In this context, local governments face implementation challenges in carbon emission dual control policy—particularly in target allocation, statistical accounting, and sectoral coordination. Recently, iGDP and the Shanxi Coshare Innovation Institute of Energy & Environment jointly released the report Basic Q&A on Carbon Emission Dual Control Policy. Structured around a "Ten-Dimensional, Forty-Seven Questions" framework, the report aims to clarify the background, latest policy framework, ongoing discussions at national and local levels, and research insights related to the dual control system—offering a reference for researchers and practitioners.

To systematically assess the pathways for Hainan Province’s “dual carbon” goals, the iGDP and Hainan University have jointly released a new report titled Medium and Long-Term Outlook for Low-Carbon Transition in Hainan—Using EPS Modeling. Leveraging the Energy Policy Simulator (EPS)—a science-based modeling tool for energy and climate policy analysis—the study develops a customized energy policy simulation model for Hainan. It quantifies the impacts of different policy portfolios on energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, investment requirements, and broader socioeconomic outcomes. The model provides a robust, scientific assessment tool to support research and policymaking for Hainan’s long-term low-carbon transition.

In September 2025, iGDP and the Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion of the Chinese Academy of Sciences jointly released a new report entitled Medium- and Long-Term Outlook for Low-Carbon Transition in Guangdong—Using-EPS-Modeling. Using the Energy Policy Simulator (EPS), the study developed a modeling tool tailored to Guangdong Province to quantitatively analyze energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, investment requirements, and socioeconomic impacts under various policy scenarios. The study systematically evaluates feasible pathways for achieving Guangdong’s carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals, providing insights to support policymaking.

To conduct an in-depth assessment of the impact of different policy pathways on Jiangxi Province’s "Dual Carbon" goals, the Institute for Global Decarbonization Progress (iGDP) collaborated with the Institute of Energy Research of Jiangxi Academy of Sciences to compile the report titled Medium and Long-Term Outlook for Low-Carbon Transition in Jiangxi——Developing a Dual Carbon Pathway Using EPS Modeling, this study developed an energy policy simulation model for Jiangxi Province to quantitatively analyze energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, investment requirements, and socio-economic impacts under different policy scenarios. The research aims to identify and focus on key sectors and emission reduction measures essential for achieving carbon neutrality, thereby providing scientific support for the decision-making and implementation of Jiangxi’s "Dual Carbon" strategy.

This report provides a detailed overview of the current situation and comprehensive analysis of Guangdong's power battery recycling industry under the new "Regulation on Batteries and Waste Batteries (EU)".

This report provides a detailed overview of the impact of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Guangdong's export trade and response strategies.

Based on policy dynamics tracked through the China Zero-Carbon Action Database, this report systematically documents officially released green and low-carbon initiatives across China's critical sectors—including energy, power, industry, transportation, urban-rural development, and agriculture—from January 2024 to February 2025, while also highlighting progress in carbon market development, non-CO₂ greenhouse gas management, synergistic approaches to pollution reduction and carbon mitigation, and enhancements to support systems and enabling mechanisms.

This report provides a detailed overview of the high-quality development path of Guangdong's new energy storage industry.

This policy brief was co-authored by the Shanxi Coshare Innovation Institute of Energy & Environment and iGDP. It reviews the progress of Shanxi's low-carbon transformation and, using the Shanxi EPS model and scenario analysis methods, further forecasts the long-term trends of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in Shanxi. It identifies key areas requiring attention, key targets, and priority reduction measures under the dual-carbon scenario. At the same time, the report assesses the scale of investment required to implement these policies and their potential impact on GDP and employment. Based on these analyses, the report provides policy recommendations for Shanxi's low-carbon transformation.