Abstract
China has set sustainable development as one of its basic national policies. Because energy consumption in the construction industry accounts for a distinct part of the total social energy consumption, it attracts more attention than before. Many laws, ministry regulations, construction standards related to construction energy efficiency have been set in recent years. However, data from recent official investigations shows that most construction activities in mainland China, both new buildings and existing ones, do not meet the energy efficiency requirements. This paper analyses the reasons from three aspects, all of which are related to public regulations. First, the pricing mechanism and supply system of energy remain a strong characteristic of a planned economy. This non-market orientation weakens consumers' attention to energy consumption expenditure, which discourages them to buy the high-price energy-efficient buildings. Second, in a flourishing real estate market, the developers have no economic incentives to provide the high-cost energy-efficient buildings; also, they do not have such pressure from public regulations. Third, the information asymmetry in the energy-efficient building market leads to a Lemon Market. The study also identifies other deficiencies in the policy mechanism, especially the legal system, to promote building energy efficiency in Mainland China.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of CRIOCM 2006 International Research Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate |
Publisher | Chinese Research Institute of Construction Management |
Pages | 782-790 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Volume | 2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9623675364 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2006 |
Event | International Research Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, CRIOCM 2006 - Beijing, China Duration: 3 Nov 2006 → 5 Nov 2006 |
Conference
Conference | International Research Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, CRIOCM 2006 |
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Country/Territory | China |
City | Beijing |
Period | 3/11/06 → 5/11/06 |
Keywords
- Energy-efficient Building
- Information Asymmetry
- Market Orientation
- Policy Mechanism
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Strategy and Management
- Urban Studies
- Architecture
- Business and International Management
- Building and Construction