China
Environmental and Energy Regulations in China for Data Centers and AI Infrastructure
Renewable Energy Law of the People’s Republic of China (2005, amended 2009): Promotes renewable energy development, including grid integration and financial incentives. Section 3 outlines sustainable energy objectives, while Section 9 supports subsidies and investment for renewable energy adoption.
Regulation on the Administration of Pollutant Discharge Permits (2021): Requires industries, including data centers, to obtain pollutant discharge permits. Section 6 mandates self-monitoring of emissions, and Section 10 outlines penalties for non-compliance.
Environmental Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China (2014): Focuses on pollution control and compliance with environmental quality standards (Section 7). It mandates environmental impact assessments for new projects (Section 32) and clean production audits for existing facilities (Section 41).
Clean Production Promotion Law of the People’s Republic of China (2002, amended 2012): Encourages sustainable production practices and energy conservation (Section 6). Data centers must adopt clean production strategies, such as advanced cooling systems and waste reduction (Section 7).
Energy Conservation Law of the People’s Republic of China (1997, amended 2007, 2016): Establishes targets for energy efficiency in various industries. Data centers must meet energy efficiency standards by optimizing infrastructure and operations (Section 9).
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