- Created a network of key experts and decisionmakers, including the Board, Leadership Council and Technical Advisory Group, who help to guide and support the work of the Alliance
- Helped design China’s first large-scale energy efficiency incentive program in Jiangsu Province
- Facilitated a groundbreaking cooperative agreement between California and Jiangsu Province to promote energy efficiency activities, with the Alliance and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) as implementing partners
- Provided, with NRDC, guidance and recommendations to the highest levels of the Chinese government on the development of national and provincial DSM policies and programs
- Presented detailed comments on China’s draft comprehensive Energy Law, in collaboration with the Alliance Technical Advisory Group
- Co-sponsored “Forum on Demand Side Management” events in Beijing to discuss DSM and share best practices
- Organized the two-day 2011 China-US Energy Efficiency Solutions Summit in San Francisco in conjunction with Alliance partner BGI Energy Saving Co., Ltd. The Summit featured industry experts and government representatives from the US and China
- Worked with NDRC and other Chinese and US partners to develop a national DSM Implementation Manual, setting out international best practices for DSM implementation, monitoring and verification adapted to the circumstances in China
- Co-sponsored CCTV film crew trip to US to film and tape interviews in San Francisco and New York for a seven-part documentary series on energy efficiency
- Co-sponsored study tours to the US and to China in order for officials and experts from both countries to gain greater insights into best practices and opportunities for further cooperation
- Hosts a “Roundtable Series” where leaders in energy efficiency can: gain insights on energy-related developments in China from key experts; exchange information and experience; and network with others working in this field
