November 17, 2009 “President Barack Obama is in Beijing today, working with Chinese President Hu Jintao on a number of issues pertaining to U.S.-China relations. One of the prime areas of concern: Climate change — how the two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases can collaborate to turn around global warming. As a start, the two leaders announced an ambitious list of agreements to accelerate the transition to clean energy in both countries. The U.S. Department of Energy has listed the various measures included in the pact. U.S.-China Energy Efficiency Action Plan : The two countries say they will work together to increase the efficiency of buildings, industrial facilities and home appliances. The two governments pledged to work with their respective private

sectors to encourage more stringent building codes, benchmarks, energy efficiency audits, and certification systems. They will also share best practices, labeling systems and hold a forum on these topics annually.   U.S-China Renewable Energy Partnership : The presidents agreed to draft their own plans to expedite the wide adoption of renewable energy sources. As part of this, their governments will provide the necessary resources to states and regions to jumpstart solar, wind and other alternative developments. This initiative will also create an Advanced Grid Working Group that will connect American and Chinese policymakers, regulators and utility leaders in modernizing the grid to better integrate distributed, green sources of energy.” http://green.venturebeat.com/2009/11/17/u-s-china-announce-clean-energy-pact/?obref=obinsite

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