Maiden energy law expected to hasten green wave

China's first energy law, to fully take effect on Jan 1, 2025, is set to fortify the legal framework within the energy sector, ensuring national energy security and catalyzing the shift toward green and low-carbon practices, experts said on Monday.

The energy law was approved in early November at the 12th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature.

It includes nine sections, covering stipulations on energy planning, development and utilization, energy market systems, energy reserves and emergency measures, energy technology innovation, supervision and management, legal responsibilities and supplementary provisions among others.