China puts tighter cap on energy use growth

Beijing aims to slow growth in energy use in a drive to contain its rising dependence on imported fuel.

The central government seeks to cap average annual growth in overall energy consumption at 4.2 per cent between 2011 and 2015, down from 6.6 per cent between 2006 and 2010, according to the 12th five-year energy development plan released yesterday by the State Council.

Its goal is to control "consumption intensity and volume" through changes to economic development designed to create an "energy-efficient society".

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