On January 22, the National Energy Administration issued a notice on the "Key Points of Energy Supervision in 2024".

According to the notice, key tasks include: promoting the implementation of national energy planning, policies and projects. Strengthen the supervision and inspection of the implementation of national energy plans and policies, and supervise the completion of the main goals, key tasks, and major projects of the national "14th Five-Year Plan" energy plan by provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) in 2024. Strengthen process supervision, continue to track the progress of projects such as inter-provincial and cross-regional power transmission channels, oil and gas pipelines, large-scale wind and solar bases, distributed photovoltaics, and coal-bed methane development, and further strengthen supervision of thermal power planning and construction.

Ensure that new energy and new entities are connected to the power grid. Supervise grid companies to provide grid connection services to new energy projects fairly and without discrimination, carry out special supervision on the progress of distributed photovoltaic registration and grid connection, and focus on tracking the status of distributed photovoltaic registration, grid connection, transactions, settlement, etc. Guide grid companies to further optimize the grid connection process, improve the grid connection timeliness, and promote the "Shagehuang" wind and photovoltaic base, distributed power supply, energy storage, charging piles, etc. to be connected to the grid.

See the full text below:

Notice of the National Energy Administration on Issuing the "Key Points of Energy Supervision in 2024"

National Energy Development Supervision [2024] No. 4

All departments, all dispatched offices, all directly affiliated public institutions, Zhongneng Media:

In order to thoroughly implement the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, conscientiously implement the spirit of the National Energy Work Conference and the National Energy Administration Supervision Work Conference, do a solid job in energy supervision work in 2024, and continue to promote high-quality energy development, the "Key Points of Energy Supervision Work in 2024" are hereby 》Issued to you, please implement it according to the actual situation.

Attachment: Key points of energy supervision work in 2024

National Energy Board

January 9, 2024

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Key points of energy supervision work in 2024

The overall idea for energy regulation in 2024 is: guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Second Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and thoroughly implement the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council as well as the central economic work The spirit of the meeting and the National Energy Work Conference centered on the main line of promoting high-quality energy development, anchored the two goals of ensuring energy security and promoting green and low-carbon transformation, and innovatively carried out process supervision, digital supervision, penetrating supervision, and cross-department collaborative supervision. "Four Supervisions" will support the high-quality development of energy with greater responsibility and action, and provide strong energy guarantee for China-style modernization. Focus on the following work:

1. Adhere to bottom-line thinking and strive to strengthen supervision of energy security and supply

(1) Supervise the implementation of energy security and supply responsibilities. Make energy security and supply the primary task of energy supervision, and urge relevant local government departments and energy companies to fulfill their main responsibilities in ensuring supply and implement supply guarantee policies. Give full play to the role of "probes" and "sentinels" of dispatched agencies, strengthen monitoring, analysis and early warning of the supply and demand situation of coal, electricity, natural gas and other energy sources, do a good job in ledger management of coal supply, unit operation, coal storage, etc., and promptly discover and report to The party group of the bureau and local governments report on emerging, potential, and tendentious issues that affect energy supply, and coordinate to promote stable energy supply.

(2) Promote the implementation of national energy plans, policies and projects. Strengthen the supervision and inspection of the implementation of national energy plans and policies, and supervise the completion of the main goals, key tasks, and major projects of the national "14th Five-Year Plan" energy plan by provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) in 2024. Strengthen process supervision, continue to track the progress of projects such as inter-provincial and cross-regional power transmission channels, oil and gas pipelines, large-scale wind and solar bases, distributed photovoltaics, and coal-bed methane development, and further strengthen supervision of thermal power planning and construction.

(3) Give full play to the role of market mechanisms in ensuring supply and stabilizing prices. Actively promote inter-provincial and inter-regional power market transactions, clean energy transactions, and green electricity transactions, give full play to the role of optimizing resource allocation within regions and between provinces, promote cross-provincial mutual assistance of auxiliary service resources, and increase the grid-connected operation of generating units during the guaranteed supply period. Assessment intensity. Effectively bring into play the role of demand-side participation in system regulation, and promote new entities such as user-side energy storage, virtual power plants, and load aggregators to enter the power market.

2. Adhere to green development and strive to strengthen supervision of clean energy development

(4) Ensure that new energy sources and new entities are connected to the power grid. Supervise grid companies to provide grid connection services to new energy projects fairly and without discrimination, carry out special supervision on the progress of distributed photovoltaic registration and grid connection, and focus on tracking the status of distributed photovoltaic registration, grid connection, transactions, settlement, etc. Guide grid companies to further optimize the grid connection process, improve the grid connection timeliness, and promote the "Shagehuang" wind and photovoltaic base, distributed power supply, energy storage, charging piles, etc. to be connected to the grid.

(5) Improve the utilization level of regulated power supply. Strengthen the regular supervision of regulating power supplies in the power system, adopt information-based monitoring, promptly discover problems, carry out on-site inspections and supervise rectifications, and effectively play the role of regulating power supplies in promoting the consumption of clean energy. Strengthen policy guidance and regulate the market, establish reasonable electricity prices and compensation mechanisms, and encourage the construction and use of regulated power supplies. Strengthen the dispatching operation and market transaction supervision of the power system to ensure that the regulated power supply can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs and further improve the utilization level.

(6) Promote the participation of new energy in market transactions in an orderly manner. Strengthen market mechanism innovation, gradually expand the proportion of market-based transactions in new energy, achieve coordinated advancement of new energy development and market construction, and better play the role of the market in promoting consumption. Establish and improve the green power trading mechanism, study and issue relevant regulations on green power trading, gradually expand the scale of green power trading, and strive to solve problems such as the large demand for green power purchased by enterprises and the difficulty of cross-provincial and cross-regional transactions of green power. Accelerate the construction of green electricity and green certificate markets and cultivate a green electricity consumption market.

3. Adhere to fairness and justice, and strive to strengthen supervision of natural monopoly links

(7) Establish and improve the supervision system for the natural monopoly links of electricity and oil and gas. Innovatively establish a cross-department collaborative supervision mechanism, strengthen coordination with anti-monopoly, state-owned assets and other departments to form a regulatory synergy. Strengthen the supervision of natural monopolies in the energy field, and introduce relevant measures such as information disclosure on competitive business related transactions of power grid enterprises. Supervise the implementation of the "14th Five-Year Plan" energy plan and ensure energy security by relevant central energy enterprises, and promote enterprises to focus on their main responsibilities and main businesses.

(8) Strengthen supervision of power grid monopoly links. Strengthen the supervision of power grid enterprises on their implementation of national plans, promotion of major projects, fair opening, and investment results, and urge relevant enterprises to improve their management systems and standardize the provision of fair and open services. Explore penetrating supervision methods, in-depth supervision of problems such as difficulties in connecting new energy to the grid and unreasonable energy storage and utilization, deepen the correction of the "three designated" issues of user power projects, and strengthen in-process and post-event supervision of power grid project construction and operation.

(9) Strengthen the fair and open supervision of oil and gas pipeline network facilities. Revised and promulgated the "Measures for the Supervision of Fair Openness of Oil and Gas Pipeline Network Facilities", carried out special supervision of fair openness of oil and gas pipeline network facilities, and focused on inspecting the implementation of information disclosure and submission, independent accounting, service contract performance, fair and open services, etc. by oil and gas pipeline network facility operating enterprises. , improve relevant complaint and dispute resolution mechanisms and procedures, urge relevant enterprises to improve management systems, promote the construction of the oil and gas market system, standardize the order of the oil and gas market, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of market members.

4. Adhere to top-level design and focus on strengthening power market construction and market supervision

(10) Systematically promote the construction of a unified national electricity market system. Formulate a development plan for the national unified electricity market, clarify the functional positioning of the multi-level electricity market, effectively connect various types of electricity, and form a "1+N" basic rule system for the national unified electricity market. Research and establish an electric power market operation evaluation system, organize and carry out comprehensive demonstrations of provincial (regional and municipal) electric power market construction, and promote the integrated design of the electric power market. Deepen the power market mechanism in the southern region, promote the construction of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Yangtze River Delta power markets, promote research on power market plans for central and other regions, improve the inter-provincial and cross-regional market transaction mechanism, and achieve coordinated operation of multi-level markets.

(11) Improve the market mechanism for auxiliary services. Study and issue basic rules for power auxiliary services, standardize the types of auxiliary service functions, accelerate the construction of ancillary service markets such as frequency regulation and backup, and continuously guide new entities such as virtual power plants and new energy storage to participate in system regulation. Improve the auxiliary service variety setting process and price formation mechanism, promote the reasonable allocation of auxiliary service costs to the user side, and further mobilize the enthusiasm of flexible adjustment resources to actively participate in system adjustment.

(12) Carry out precise supervision of the order of the electricity market. Strengthen the monitoring and supervision of the operation of the power market, promote online monitoring of power dispatch execution and transaction organization, and explore digital supervision. Study and formulate guidelines for the supervision of improper interference in power market transactions to improve the standardization and accuracy of market supervision. Focus on prominent problems existing in the operation of the electricity market such as insufficient enforcement of rules, restrictions on market competition, and insufficient information disclosure, and carry out special supervision.

5. Adhere to the law and regulations, and strive to strengthen the authority of supervision and law enforcement

(13) Continue to build a comprehensive supervision brand in the electric power field. Six provinces were selected to carry out comprehensive supervision, and the backbone of the agencies were dispatched to carry out on-site supervision, focusing on the completion of coal power planning, construction and transformation and upgrading goals, fair and open access to the power grid, the implementation of renewable energy power consumption guarantee mechanisms, and power dispatch transactions and markets. order, the improvement of "getting electricity" service levels, and the rectification of frequent power outages. Problems with a large impact and egregious nature will be dealt with seriously in accordance with the law and regulations.

(14) Strengthen administrative law enforcement in key areas. Focus on key areas such as electricity market order, natural monopoly links, and electricity safety, seriously investigate and deal with violations of laws and regulations in accordance with the law, and comprehensively enhance the influence and deterrence of administrative law enforcement. Establish working mechanisms such as designated jurisdiction for major case clues and centralized research on difficult and complex cases, coordinate the use of law enforcement forces, and improve the level of administrative law enforcement.

(15) Standardize energy administrative law enforcement behaviors. Strengthen the publicity and implementation of administrative penalty procedures, causes of administrative penalty cases, discretionary standards and other systems, strictly implement the requirements for fair and civilized law enforcement, and further improve the standardization level of administrative law enforcement. Accelerate the construction and use of administrative penalty information management systems, achieve full-process control and visual management of administrative penalties, and further improve the level of administrative penalty information management.

6. Adhere to prevention first and strive to strengthen safety supervision in the electric power field

(16) Resolutely prevent large-scale power outages in the power grid. We will implement a normalized analysis system for operating methods, include some important plants and stations into the service scope of the joint prevention and control working mechanism for important transmission channels, and further strengthen the safety management of backbone grids. Formulate and issue key requirements for preventing grid-related safety accidents by new grid-connected entities, launch the revision of the "Regulations on Emergency Response and Investigation and Handling of Electric Power Safety Accidents", "Regulations on Safety Protection of Power Monitoring Systems" and grid security risk management and control methods, and launch the preparation of investigation reports on power safety accidents Guidelines to improve the system of safety management regulations for large power grids under the new situation.

(17) Resolutely prevent and contain major production safety accidents and hydropower station dam safety accidents. In accordance with the unified deployment of the Security Committee of the State Council, a three-year campaign (2024-2026) was organized to address the root causes of production safety in the energy and power system, starting from promoting the dynamic clearing of major power safety hazards, strengthening oil and gas pipeline protection and the intrinsic safety of coal mines, and giving full play to safety technology support We will promote the implementation of 24 specific tasks in seven aspects, including role and improvement of the quality and capabilities of employees, and strive to improve the intrinsic safety level of energy and power systems. Continue to carry out special actions to improve the safety of hydropower station dams, investigate and rectify management loopholes and hidden engineering hazards, establish a long-term mechanism, and continuously improve the overall level of dam safety.

(18) Continue to strengthen safety supervision in key areas. Organize and carry out special actions for distribution network safety risk management and control, and special supervision of construction safety and quality management of power construction projects, strengthen the supervision of quality supervision agencies, and conduct in-depth investigation and management of potential safety hazards. Study and draft guidance on the safety management of deep peak shaving of coal power units, and strengthen the participation of coal power units in safety supervision and management of deep peak shaving. Continue to organize large-scale power outage emergency drills across provinces and regions, and continue to promote the construction of national-level power emergency bases and research centers. Strengthen coordination and cooperation with local power management departments to form a joint force in safety supervision and improve supervision efficiency.

7. Adhere to a problem-oriented approach and focus on strengthening qualification management and credit supervision

(19) Integrate credit means to carry out special supervision. Organize and carry out special supervision of power business qualification licensing, focusing on issues such as unlicensed operation of power generation enterprises, operations beyond the scope of the license, false promises by licensed enterprises for the installation (repair and test) of electric power facilities, and leasing and lending licenses. Deepen the notification and commitment system, and continue to carry out regular supervision of the maintenance of licensing conditions of licensed enterprises. Expand the application scope of credit means and explore and carry out credit supervision pilot projects in the power market.

(20) Improve licensing and credit system regulations. Revise the "Measures for the Administration of Licenses for Installation (Repair and Test) of Electric Power Facilities" to promote the sustainable and healthy development of the market for installation (repair and test) of electric power facilities in accordance with laws and regulations. Research and formulate guiding opinions on the construction of a national unified power market credit system and relevant systems for the application of comprehensive public credit evaluation. Further improve the licensing management system, optimize the licensing process, study and apply credit restraint measures, and strengthen closed-loop supervision of the entire process.

(21) Strengthen digital supervision of qualifications and credit. Upgrade and improve functions such as intelligent verification of qualifications and credit information systems, in-process and post-event verification, and supervision of maintaining licensing conditions, and promote the in-depth application of electronic qualification licenses. We will do a solid job in “good and bad reviews” of licensing services and regularly report on licensing and credit work. Strengthen the publicity and implementation of policies and systems, and release information on administrative licenses, administrative penalties, credit commitments and punishment for breach of trust in accordance with the law.

8. Adhere to supervision for the people, and strive to strengthen supervision of energy use in the field of people’s livelihood.

(22) Continue to promote the solution of the urgent, difficult and anxious problems of energy use for the masses. Promote the management of frequent power outage lines and Taiwan areas, conduct a timely "look back" on the rectification of frequent power outages, and urge power supply companies to establish an annual account cancellation mechanism. We will continue to carry out special supervision of clean heating in the northern region, focusing on tracking the implementation of clean heating policies and overall work implementation, consolidating the local responsibilities of local governments to ensure heating energy and the main responsibilities of various enterprises, and ensuring stable supply and demand of heating energy.

(23) Continue to optimize the electricity business environment. Consolidate the effectiveness of "getting electricity" services, deepen the government-enterprise collaborative power supply mechanism, promote the solution of difficult problems in high-voltage power supply, and guide qualified regions to further expand the scope of "zero investment" in low-voltage power supply. Strengthen research on policies to improve the service level of "access to electricity" and continue to promote the overall improvement of the level of electricity service across the country. We will do a high-quality job in participating in the "Access to Electricity" indicator in the new round of the World Bank's business environment assessment.

(24) Continue to play the role of the 12398 hotline as a "bridge between hearts". Further optimize the work processes of the 12398 energy regulatory complaint and reporting hotline for complaint acceptance, work order transfer, local handling, and result feedback, carefully handle complaints and reports, sort out and analyze typical problems, strengthen the supervision of major issues, and further consolidate the rectification of relevant enterprises. Responsibility to ensure that the energy demands reported by the masses are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.

9. Adhere to the guidance of party building and strive to strengthen the supervision capacity building of the cadre team

(25) Establish a clear direction of focusing on the grassroots. Persistently use Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to focus on the soul, consolidate and expand the results of thematic education, deeply understand the decisive significance of the "two establishments", strengthen the "four consciousnesses", strengthen the "four self-confidences", and achieve the "four self-confidences". Two maintenance”. In-depth study and implementation of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important thoughts on party building, conscientiously implement the main responsibilities of party building in agencies and party building work responsibilities of vertically managed units, strive to enhance the political and organizational functions of grassroots party organizations, and promote high-quality development of energy with high-quality party building as the guide.

(26) Improve the supervisory team’s ability to perform their duties. Comprehensively implement the "Opinions of the Bureau's Party Group on Strengthening the Supervision Capacity Building of the Cadre Team" and continuously strengthen the ideological tempering, political experience, practical training, and professional training of the supervision team. Make good use of platform carriers such as the "Energy Lecture Hall" to improve the administrative law enforcement training mechanism and carry out training at different levels. We insist on training the team in actual combat, organize the backbone of dispatched agencies to carry out comprehensive supervision and centralized operations, and continue to improve political quality and professional level. Actively promote the informatization construction of energy supervision, improve the level of supervision digitalization, and improve supervision efficiency.

(27) Strengthen the work style and discipline of cadres. We should always take meeting the people's energy needs for a better life as the starting point and goal of supervision, and strive to solve the most pressing and urgent issues that the people are most concerned about. Strictly implement the spirit of the eight central regulations and their implementation rules, and insist on correcting the "four styles" and establishing new styles simultaneously. Strengthen the daily education, management and supervision of the supervision team, promptly discover and solve various emerging and tendentious problems, and guide and urge party members and cadres not to cross the bottom line and stay away from the red line. Strengthen system construction, properly manage and use energy regulatory powers, and prevent integrity risks from abuse of power.