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Nation shifts focus to cut energy use

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Beijing, June 25 - China is targeting construction projects, the transport sector¹ and government buildings to cut energy consumption.

Under heavy pressure to reduce the use of energy, the National People's Congress (NPC) yesterday began deliberating a draft amendment² to the Law on Conserving³ Energy. The law details the measures to avoid wasteful⁴ use of energy in the three areas and how to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions⁵.

Under the 11th Five-Year Plan (2006-10), China has pledged to cut energy consumption per unit of gross domestic product (GDP) by 20 percent, or 4 percent each year. The consumption, however, fell by only 1.23 percent last year.

"Achieving the target is highly problematic since energy consumption in some areas and industries just keeps rising," Fu Zhihuan, chairman of the Financial and Economic Committee of the NPC, the country's top legislature, told lawmakers in a report.

Energy consumption, especially in the three areas, has been rising rapidly and is the "weak link" in China's energy-saving campaign, he said.

Official statistics show that in 2005, 27.5 percent of China's energy consumption was in the construction sector, with transportation accounting⁶ for 16.3 percent and government buildings, 6.7 percent.

The draft, tabled for first reading in the NPC, says construction projects must reach obligatory⁷ energy-saving standards and existing buildings and plants will be subjected to regular inspections⁸ by building authorities. Also, a modern household heating system will replace the antiquated⁹ central heating network. The new system will enable people to regulate the supply and save precious energy that is now wasted because of the continuous 24-hour supply.

Other energy saving measures include strict control of indoor temperature in public buildings and restrictions¹⁰ on decorative¹¹ lighting¹² for large structures.

The draft requires governments at all levels to increase investment in public transport, improve services and encourage people to use public transport.

Energy efficiency in the industrial sector, too, has been highlighted in the draft. It says China will continue to push forward industrial restructuring and technical innovation to gradually weed out outdated¹³ production methods.

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1 sector
n.部门，部分；防御地段，防区；扇形
参考例句：
The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。 The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。

2 amendment
n.改正，修正，改善，修正案
参考例句：
The amendment was rejected by 207 voters to 143.这项修正案以207票对143票被否决。 The Opposition has tabled an amendment to the bill.反对党已经就该议案提交了一项修正条款。

3 conserving
v.保护，保藏，保存( conserve的现在分词 )
参考例句：
Contour planning with or without terracing is effective in conserving both soil and moisture. 顺等高线栽植，无论做或不做梯田对于保持水土都能有效。来自辞典例句 Economic savings, consistent with a conserving society and the public philosophy. 经济节约，符合创建节约型社会的公共理念。来自互联网

4 wasteful
adj.（造成）浪费的，挥霍的
参考例句：
It is a shame to be so wasteful.这样浪费太可惜了。 Duties have been reassigned to avoid wasteful duplication of work.为避免重复劳动浪费资源，任务已经重新分派。

5 emissions
排放物( emission的名词复数 )；散发物（尤指气体）
参考例句：
Most scientists accept that climate change is linked to carbon emissions. 大多数科学家都相信气候变化与排放的含碳气体有关。 Dangerous emissions radiate from plutonium. 危险的辐射物从钚放散出来。

6 accounting
n.会计，会计学，借贷对照表
参考例句：
A job fell vacant in the accounting department.财会部出现了一个空缺。 There's an accounting error in this entry.这笔账目里有差错。

7 obligatory
adj.强制性的，义务的，必须的
参考例句：
It is obligatory for us to obey the laws.我们必须守法。 It is obligatory on every citizen to safeguard our great motherland.保卫我们伟大的祖国是每一个公民应尽的义务。

8 inspections
n.检查( inspection的名词复数 )；检验；视察；检阅
参考例句：
Regular inspections are carried out at the prison. 经常有人来视察这座监狱。 Government inspections ensure a high degree of uniformity in the standard of service. 政府检查确保了在服务标准方面的高度一致。来自《简明英汉词典》

9 antiquated
adj.陈旧的，过时的
参考例句：
Many factories are so antiquated they are not worth saving.很多工厂过于陈旧落后，已不值得挽救。 A train of antiquated coaches was waiting for us at the siding.一列陈旧的火车在侧线上等着我们。

10 restrictions
约束( restriction的名词复数 )；管制；制约因素；带限制性的条件（或规则）
参考例句：
I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。 a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制

11 decorative
adj.装饰的，可作装饰的
参考例句：
This ware is suitable for decorative purpose but unsuitable for utility.这种器皿中看不中用。 The style is ornate and highly decorative.这种风格很华丽，而且装饰效果很好。

12 lighting
n.照明，光线的明暗，舞台灯光
参考例句：
The gas lamp gradually lost ground to electric lighting.煤气灯逐渐为电灯所代替。 The lighting in that restaurant is soft and romantic.那个餐馆照明柔和而且浪漫。

13 outdated
adj.旧式的，落伍的，过时的；v.使过时
参考例句：
That list of addresses is outdated,many have changed.那个通讯录已经没用了，许多地址已经改了。 Many of us conform to the outdated customs laid down by our forebears.我们许多人都遵循祖先立下的过时习俗。

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