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 Article 1 The Law is enacted in order to promote the exploitation of renewable energy, increase energy supply, improve the energy structure, ensure energy safety, protect the environment, and attain the sustainable development of the economy and society.

Article 2 For the purposes of this Law, renewable energy means non-fossil energy, including wind energy, solar energy, water energy, biomass energy, geothermal energy and ocean energy. Application of this Law to hydropower generation shall be subject to regulation by energy administration department under the State Council and approval by the State Council. This Law is not applicable to utilization of straw, firewood, excrement, etc. through direct burning in low-efficiency stove.

Article 3 This Law is applicable in the territory of the People’s Republic of China and the sea areas under its jurisdiction.

Article 4 In energy development, the State gives first priority to the exploitation of renewable energy and promotes the establishment and expansion of the market for renewable energy by setting objectives for the total volumes of the renewable energy to be exploited and taking appropriate measures. The State encourages economic entities of various ownerships to participate in the exploitation of renewable energy and protects the lawful rights and interests of the exploiters of renewable energy in accordance with law.

Article 5 The energy administration department under the State Council exercises unified control over the exploitation of renewable energy nationwide. The relevant departments under the State Council are responsible for administration of the work related to the exploitation of renewable energy within the limits of their respective duties. The energy administration departments of the local people’s governments at or above the county level are responsible for the administration of exploitation of renewable energy within their respective administrative areas. The relevant departments of the local people’s governments at or above the county level are responsible for administration of the work related to the exploitation of renewable energy within the limits of their respective duties.

Origin information http://english.court.gov.cn/2016-04/15/content_24567980.htm