China energy storage building health code

Does China have a building energy code?

In 2005, China established a national design standard for all public (commercial) buildings, which focused on HVAC and building envelope. Recognizing the amount of energy residential buildings had recently been consuming, China began updating its residential building energy codes with assistance from Energy Foundation, NRDC, and LBNL.

When did China update its residential building energy codes?

Recognizing the amount of energy residential buildings had recently been consuming, China began updating its residential building energy codes with assistance from Energy Foundation, NRDC, and LBNL. An update to China’s residential codes was submitted in November 2008.

What are China's building codes & standards?

Beginning in the 1980s, China has developed comprehensive national and local building codes and standards. The national level code spans design, construction, and operation stages, including three variations of the urban residential code for each of three climate zones1.

Should impactful building energy codes be mandatory?

Impactful building energy codes should be mandatory and cover all new construction and retrofits.

What is a National Building Code?

The national level code spans design, construction, and operation stages, including three variations of the urban residential code for each of three climate zones1. Each province can develop its own more stringent commercial and residential building codes.

What is best practice building energy codes program?

best practice building energy codes program has mandatory, enforced, and ambitious whole-building and equipment standards that are supplemented by labeling programs with associated financial incentives that drive performance beyond code (Levine et al 2012).