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Transition from Dual Control of Energy Consumption to Dual Control of Carbon Emissions: Mechanism

Author(s)

Yuanyuan Wang

Affiliation(s)

School of Economics, Guangzhou College of Commerce, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Abstract

To achieve the "dual carbon" goals and drive high-quality development, China will comprehensively initiate a systemic institutional reform from dual energy consumption control to dual carbon emission control during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, advancing carbon management toward refinement. Based on regulation tools and environmental governance theory, this study systematically analyzes the internal mechanisms of this transition, constructs a specific implementation framework, and evaluates its potential emission reduction effects from three dimensions: energy structure optimization, industrial structure upgrading, and regional coordinated development. The findings indicate that this transition, centered on carbon emissions, emphasizes the synergy of market mechanisms and administrative measures, covering all stages of the industrial chain. To ensure smooth implementation, further improvements in the carbon emission accounting system, enhanced technical support, and strengthened incentive-constraint mechanisms are required. This transition is expected to significantly promote cleaner energy structures, higher-end industrial structures, and regional coordinated emission reductions. The study aims to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for refining carbon control during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.

Keywords

Dual Control of Energy Consumption; Dual Control of Carbon Emissions; Implementation Pathways; Emission Reduction Effects

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