The "Measures for Energy Conservation Review and Carbon Emission Assessment of Fixed Asset Investment Projects" will take effect on September 1.

Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission officially released the “Measures for Energy Conservation Review and Carbon Emission Assessment of Fixed-Asset Investment Projects” (hereinafter referred to as the “Measures”), specifying that effective immediately... Effective September 1, 2025, this policy marks an important step in China’s transition from “dual control of energy consumption” to “dual control of carbon emissions.” For engineering consulting firms, this represents both a challenge and an opportunity.

Quick Overview of the Policy’s Core Content  

1. Scope of Application

All fixed-asset investment projects (including new construction, renovation, expansion, and technological upgrades) must be included in the scope of review, covering both government-invested projects and enterprise-invested projects.  

Key industries (such as those with high energy consumption and high emissions) and cross-regional projects will face stricter review requirements.

2. Review Process and Timelines

Government investment projects: Before submitting the feasibility study report, you must obtain the energy-saving review opinion.  

Enterprise Investment Project: Energy-saving review opinions must be obtained before starting construction.  

Consequences of failing the review: Construction shall not commence; existing facilities may not be put into operation or used. Violators will face administrative penalties, and in severe cases, the project may even be shut down.  

3. Synchronization of carbon emission assessment

The carbon emission assessment will be implemented concurrently with the energy conservation review, with a particular focus on the project's impact on regional carbon peak targets and carbon emission intensity.  

Projects with high carbon emissions (such as those with annual total energy consumption exceeding) (500,000 tons of standard coal) must undergo a special review at the national level.

4. Fees and Responsibilities

The funding for energy-saving review work is borne by the government’s fiscal resources, and enterprises are not required to pay any review fees.  

High costs of violations: Enterprises that provide false materials, evade inspections, or fail to implement energy-saving measures will face credit penalties, fines, and even criminal liability.  

The issuance of these Measures not only standardizes the engineering consulting industry but also provides an opportunity to promote its high-quality development. As... The deepening advancement of the “dual-carbon” goals means that energy conservation reviews and carbon emission assessments will become “strict thresholds” for fixed-asset investment projects. Engineering consulting firms must proactively embrace this transformation, shifting from traditional providers of technical services to comprehensive service providers offering “dual-control” solutions. Only by grounding ourselves in professional expertise and staying customer-demand oriented can we seize the initiative in the “dual-carbon” era!