On 23 November, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the General Administration of Market Regulation (GAMR) publicly sought comments on the Notice on Further Strengthening the Implementation of the Updating, Upgrading and Application of Energy Conservation Standards (Draft for Comments).

In the industrial sector，Accelerate the revision of mandatory energy consumption limit standards for petrochemical, chemical, iron and steel, non-ferrous metals, building materials, machinery and other industries.In the energy sector，Accelerate the development of energy-saving technical standards related to the clean and efficient use of coal, the use of new and renewable energy, oil and gas storage and transportation, pipeline transportation, and key equipment for transmission and distribution.In the public sector，Accelerate the development and revision of evaluation standards for frugal institutions, green schools, green hospitals and green venues.

Continuously expand the coverage of energy efficiency standards.Improve the construction of a supporting system for energy efficiency standards，Promote the development and revision of standards in the areas of measurement and testing, certification, analysis and calculation, energy efficiency assessment, energy system optimization, energy management systems, energy performance assessment, energy auditing, energy conservation monitoring, energy conservation review, energy conservation services, etc.

Vigorously promote energy-saving and carbon-reducing renovation of key industries and products and equipment. Promote the implementation of energy-saving and carbon-reducing projects in key industries, industrial parks, urban and rural construction and public institutions，Support energy and carbon reduction retrofits in key sectors and industries，Promote the upgrading of important products and equipment. All regions should align themselves with the requirements of energy-saving standards and increase financial and policy support for energy-saving and carbon-reducing upgrades of key industries and product equipment.