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Major Achievements of the China-US Energy Efficiency Alliance
- Established as a California non-profit, with 501(c)(3) federal tax exempt status
- Created the Alliance Leadership Council and Technical Advisory Group consisting of key U.S. and China energy efficiency experts and decisionmakers to guide and support the work of the Alliances
- The Technical Advisory Group provides a forum for exchange and cooperation among a wide range of organizations working actively in China on energy efficiency
- Facilitated energy efficiency cooperation agreement between California and Jiangsu Province; Alliance designated as an implementing partners
- Provided guidance and recommendations to the highest levels of the Chinese government on the development of national and provincial DSM policies and programs, and presented detailed comments on China’s draft comprehensive Energy Law
- Catalyzed development of groundbreaking MOUs with Jiangsu and Shanghai for long-term DSM partnerships
- Assisted in development of China’s first provincial DSM Ten-Year Strategic Plans
- Initiated and co-sponsored a national Forum on Demand Side Management in Beijing (2007), which was the first of a planned series of conferences on DSM
- Launched the development of a national DSM Manual for China, setting out international best practices for DSM implementation, monitoring and verification adapted to the circumstances in China.
- Co-sponsored visits to the US of key Chinese officials to share experience with US officials, utilities, research organizations, energy-related companies, and others.
- Co-sponsored visit to China by US energy and utility Commissioners.
- Co-sponsored trip to US of a CCTV film crew to film and tape interviews in San Francisco and New York for a documentary on energy efficiency to be shown throughout China.
- Hosted on-going “Roundtable Series” in California where leaders in the field of energy efficiency can gain insights on energy-related developments in China from key experts; can exchange information and experience; and can network with others with interest in this field.
- Founding partner of the CleanTech Network – China
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Promoting the saving of energy and resources should be taken as a priority by the country and viewed as one of the basic principles the government should follow in the future. 
