China - Development of national heat pricing and billing policy

44988 China: Formal Report 330/08 De velopment of National He at Pricing China: Development and B of National Heat Pricing illing P olic and Billing Policy y March 2008 Formal R epor t 330/08 Energy Sector Management Assistance Program  Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (Esmap) Purpose The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) is a global technical assistance partner- ship administered by the World Bank and sponsored by bi-lateral official donors, since 1983. ESMAP's mission is to promote the role of energy in poverty reduction and economic growth in an environ- mentally responsible manner. Its work applies to low-income, emerging, and transition economies and contributes to the achievement of internationally agreed development goals. ESMAP interventions are knowledge products including free technical assistance, specific studies, advisory services, pilot projects, knowledge generation and dissemination, trainings, workshops and seminars, conferences and roundtables, and publications. ESMAP work is focused on four key thematic programs: energy security, renewable energy, energy- poverty and market efficiency and governance. Governance And Operations ESMAP is governed by a Consultative Group (the ESMAP CG) composed of representatives of the World Bank, other donors, and development experts from regions which benefit from ESMAP's assistance. The ESMAP CG is chaired by a World Bank Vice President, and advised by a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) of independent energy experts that reviews the Program's strategic agenda, its work plan, and its achievements. ESMAP relies on a cadre of engineers, energy planners, and economists from the World Bank, and from the energy and development community at large, to conduct its activities. Funding ESMAP is a knowledge partnership supported by the World Bank and official donors from Australia, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, the State Department of the United States of America, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. ESMAP has also enjoyed the support of private donors as well as in-kind support from a number of partners in the energy and development community. Further Information For further information on a copy of the ESMAP Annual Report or copies of project reports, please visit the ESMAP website: www.esmap.org. ESMAP can also be reached by email at esmap@worldbank. org or by mail at: ESMAP c/o Energy, Transport and Water Department The World Bank Group 1818 H Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20433, U.S.A. Tel.: 202-458-2321 Fax: 202-522-3018  Formal Report 330/08 China: Development of National Heat Pricing and Billing Policy Anke Sofia Meyer and Bernd Kalkum Energy Sector Management Assistance Program 5035-FM.indd i 5035-FM.indd 5/29/08 1:58:22 PM 5/29/08 1:58:22 PM  Copyright