China's National People's Congress has passed the country's inaugural Energy Law, set to be enforced from January 1, 2025. The comprehensive law comprises nine sections covering various aspects of energy planning, development, and utilization, emphasizing the importance of renewable energy sources. Notably, the law prioritizes the development of renewables like hydropower, wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, marine, and hydrogen energy while advocating for a cleaner and more efficient use of fossil fuels. It also outlines a transition towards non-fossil energy sources and aims to increase the share of non-fossil energy consumption. Moreover, the law sets the groundwork for a shift to controlling total CO2 emissions and intensity, expediting the establishment of a carbon control system. The legislation also strives to quicken the progression of a new power system that can better integrate and regulate renewable energy, alongside introducing a green electricity certification system to encourage the adoption of renewables and energy-saving technologies. With a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, the Energy Law's drafting process, which commenced in 2006, underwent multiple revisions and public feedback to align with China's commitment to a sustainable energy transition.