City to control energy consumption in retail sector
13/8/2007
Katia Deng
Shanghai Daily news

Shanghai is planning to carry out a series of energy saving projects in the retail sector, according to the Shanghai Economic Committee. The city aims to complete the renovation of energy saving equipment and cut energy consumption per 10,000-yuan of gross domestic product by 15 percent in 2010.

Malls covering more than 5,000 square meters and restaurants covering more than 3,000 square meters will use energy-saving lights, air conditioners, refrigeration equipment and automatic lifts in the next few years. The movement requires shopping malls to stop selling high energy-consuming air conditioners and refrigerators, and to promote energy-saving products.

The economic committee also asked retailers to control power consumption on neon lights and advertising lamps. It also wants retailers to follow the policy of setting indoor temperatures at 26 degrees Celsius in the summer and 20 to 21 degrees during the winter.