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People's Republic of China 2019 In force National
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People's Republic of China 2018 In force National
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People's Republic of China 2017 In force National
China 13th Electricity Development Five Year Plan (2016-2020)
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GB/T51141-2015 Evaluation Standard for Green Retrofit of Existing Buildings
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GB 19577-2015: Minimum Energy Performance Standards for water chillers
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Guideline for Energy Efficiency Credit
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GB21455-2013: The minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for variable speed room air conditioners
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GB 26920.1-2011 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of commercial refrigerating appliances - Part 1: Refrigerated display cabinets with remote condensing unit
People's Republic of China 2012 In force National
The Twelfth Five-Year Plan for Renewable Energy
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GB 12021.3-2010:The minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for room air conditioners
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GB21454-2008: The minimum allowable values of the IPLV and energy efficiency grades for multi-connected air conditioner (heat pump)unit
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GB19576-2004: The minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for unitary air conditioners
People's Republic of China 2005 In force National
GB 12021.3-2000: The limited values of energy efficiency and evaluating values of energy conservation for room air conditioners
People's Republic of China 2001 Ended National
THE 10TH FIVE-YEAR PLAN FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (2001-2005)
People's Republic of China 2001 In force National
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People's Republic of China 1989 Ended National
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