The Ministry of Finance issued the "Interim Measures for the Management of Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Subsidy Funds"
Release time:
20 May,2015
To promote energy conservation, improve energy efficiency, and protect and improve the environment, the Ministry of Finance has formulated the "Interim Measures for the Management of Subsidy Funds for Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction." Subsidy funds for energy conservation and emission reduction will focus on supporting innovation in energy conservation and emission reduction systems and mechanisms, the construction of basic capabilities and public platforms for energy conservation and emission reduction, comprehensive demonstration of fiscal policies for energy conservation and emission reduction, and energy conservation and emission reduction in key areas, key industries, and key regions.
To promote energy conservation, improve energy efficiency, and protect and improve the environment, the Ministry of Finance has formulated the "Interim Measures for the Management of Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Subsidy Funds." Energy conservation and emission reduction subsidy funds mainly support innovation in energy conservation and emission reduction systems and mechanisms, the construction of basic capabilities and public platforms for energy conservation and emission reduction, comprehensive demonstration of energy conservation and emission reduction fiscal policies, and energy conservation and emission reduction in key areas, key industries, and key regions.
Finance Bureaus (Departments) of all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, and cities separately planned by the State, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Finance Bureau:
To promote energy conservation, improve energy efficiency, and protect and improve the environment, and in accordance with relevant laws and regulations such as the "Budget Law of the People's Republic of China," "Energy Conservation Law of the People's Republic of China," "Law of the People's Republic of China on Promoting a Circular Economy," and "Law of the People's Republic of China on Promoting Cleaner Production," as well as the specific requirements of the 18th session of the Third Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee for deepening the reform of the financial and taxation system, this Ministry has formulated the "Interim Measures for the Management of Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Subsidy Funds." These are now issued for your implementation.
Attachment: Interim Measures for the Management of Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Subsidy Funds
Ministry of Finance
May 12, 2015
Attachment: Interim Measures for the Management of Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Subsidy Funds
Article 1 To standardize and strengthen the management of energy conservation and emission reduction subsidy funds and improve the efficiency of the use of fiscal funds, these measures are formulated in accordance with relevant laws and regulations such as the "Budget Law of the People's Republic of China" and the "Energy Conservation Law of the People's Republic of China," as well as the specific requirements of the Third Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee on deepening the reform of the financial and taxation system.
Article 2 The energy conservation and emission reduction subsidy funds referred to in these Measures refer to special funds used to support energy conservation and emission reduction through arrangements in the central government's budget.
Article 3 Energy conservation and emission reduction subsidy funds shall be used for their designated purpose and managed specifically.
Article 4 Key support areas for energy conservation and emission reduction subsidy funds:
(1) Innovation in energy conservation and emission reduction systems and mechanisms;
(2) Construction of basic capabilities and public platforms for energy conservation and emission reduction;
(3) Comprehensive demonstration of energy conservation and emission reduction fiscal policies;
(4) Energy conservation and emission reduction in key areas, key industries, and key regions;
(5) Demonstration, promotion, and upgrading of key energy conservation and emission reduction technologies;
(6) Other matters approved by the State Council.
Article 5 The allocation of energy conservation and emission reduction subsidy funds combines factors such as the nature, objectives, investment costs, energy conservation and emission reduction effects, and the level of comprehensive utilization of energy resources. It mainly uses methods such as subsidies, rewards in lieu of subsidies, interest subsidies, and actual settlement. Rewards in lieu of subsidies are mainly allocated based on the performance of energy conservation and emission reduction work; projects with actual settlement mainly use the method of pre-allocation and subsequent settlement for fund allocation.
Article 6 Based on the project tasks and characteristics, the Ministry of Finance will allocate funds to local governments or include them in the central government's budget.
Article 7 If major changes in the implementation environment and conditions occur during project implementation that require adjustments, they should be reported to the Ministry of Finance and relevant departments according to the prescribed procedures and implemented after approval.
Article 8 Fund payments shall be implemented in accordance with the relevant provisions of the centralized treasury payment system. For government procurement, the relevant laws and regulations on government procurement shall be followed.
Article 9 The Ministry of Finance, together with relevant departments, will supervise and inspect the use of energy conservation and emission reduction subsidy funds and conduct performance evaluations.
Article 10 No unit or individual may withhold or misappropriate special funds. For violations of regulations, those who defraud, withhold, or misappropriate special funds shall be dealt with in accordance with national regulations such as the "Regulations on the Punishment and Discipline of Financial Violations." If a crime is suspected, the case shall be transferred to the judicial organs for handling according to law.
Article 11 The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the interpretation of these Measures.
Article 12 These Measures shall come into force from the date of their issuance. The "Notice of the Ministry of Finance and the National Development and Reform Commission on Issuing the
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