Saving Opportunities for Businesses and Households
企业与家庭的节能新机遇
In recent years, rising energy costs have become a major concern for businesses and households in both China and overall Europe. This trend stems from global supply-demand imbalances, geopolitical tensions, inflation, and stricter environmental policies. The development in the energy market liberalization created opportunities for costs saving which should be take in deep consideration.
Nowadays the key challenges include:
1. Frequent Price Fluctuations:
Unpredictable energy costs make it difficult for users to manage budgets effectively.
2. Limited Flexibility in Traditional Contracts:
Many users are locked into fixed-price contracts, missing out on potential savings offered by market-based transactions.
3. High Costs of Green Energy Transition:
Although many businesses aspire to adopt renewable energy, high initial investments and concerns about supply stability create barriers.
近年来，能源成本的不断上涨已成为中国和欧洲各地企业与家庭的主要关注点。这一趋势源于全球供应与需求失衡、地缘政治紧张局势、通货膨胀以及更为严格的环保政策。而能源市场自由化的推进，则为成本节约创造了新的机会，值得企业和家庭深入关注并加以利用。
当前的主要挑战包括：
1.频繁的价格波动
不可预测的能源价格使得用户难以有效地管理预算。
2.传统合同的灵活性不足
许多用户被固定价格合同束缚，错失了市场交易带来的潜在节省机会。
3.绿色能源转型的高成本
尽管许多企业希望采用可再生能源，但高昂的初期投资和对供应稳定性的担忧成为了主要障碍。
Highlights of Energy Markets
– China: Advancing toward Market-based reforms
Traditionally, China’s energy market was dominated by state-owned grid monopolies, where users could only purchase electricity at fixed rates.
The liberalization process began focusing on separating power generation from grid operations and encouraging private and foreign investments in the energy sector. Key milestones include the establishment of power trading platforms and pilot projects for spot electricity markets in provinces like Guangdong and Zhejiang.
In 2002 the government initiated major reforms by breaking up the State Power Corporation into five generation companies (the “Big Five”) and two grid companies, China Southern Power Grid and State Grid Corporation of China. This marked the first step in separating electricity generation from grid operations to encourage competition.
A new wave of reforms was introduced, in 2015, with the issuance of the “Document No. 9” by the State Council, which aimed to further open up the power sector. This policy promoted market-based pricing for electricity, the establishment of trading platforms, and pilot programs for spot markets in select regions.
These reforms have laid the foundation for a more market-driven energy sector in China, although full liberalization is still a work in progress due to regulatory oversight, regional disparities, and energy security concerns.
More recently, China has been promoting renewable energy integration into its grid, leveraging market mechanisms such as green certificates and carbon trading schemes.
However, since 2019, market reforms have allowed commercial users (10kV and above) to directly participate in energy transactions. These changes have introduced flexibility and transparency:
• Users can sign contracts directly with power generators, bypassing intermediaries to reduce costs.
• Market-based pricing enables businesses to seize low-price opportunities and better manage energy expenses.
Despite these advantages, the complexity of market rules poses a challenge for many enterprises, including regulatory complexity, regional disparities, and balancing market liberalization with energy security goals.
能源市场亮点
-中国：迈向市场化改革
传统上，中国的能源市场由国有电网垄断主导，用户只能以固定价格购买电力。
中国的能源市场自由化进程起初侧重于将电力生产与电网运营分开，并鼓励私人和外国资本投资能源行业。主要的改革里程碑包括建立电力交易平台以及在广东和浙江等省份开展电力现货市场试点项目。
2002年，政府通过将国家电力公司拆分为五大发电公司（“五大电力”）和两家电网公司——南方电网和国家电网公司，启动了重大改革。这标志着电力生产与电网运营分离的第一步，旨在促进竞争。
2015年，国务院发布了“9号文件”，推动了新一轮的改革，进一步开放电力行业。该政策推动了电力市场定价机制的建立，促进了电力交易平台的设立，并在部分地区试点现货市场。
这些改革为中国能源市场的市场化奠定了基础，尽管由于监管监督、地区差异以及能源安全等问题，完全的市场化进程仍在进行中。
近年来，中国还在推动可再生能源的电网融合，通过绿色证书和碳交易等市场机制，进一步推动绿色能源的发展。
然而，自2019年以来，市场改革允许大用户（10kV及以上）直接参与能源交易。这些变化带来了灵活性和透明度：
用户可以直接与电力生产商签订合同，绕过中介机构，从而降低成本。
市场定价机制使企业能够抓住低价机会，更好地管理能源开支。
尽管如此，市场规则的复杂性仍然是许多企业面临的挑战，包括监管复杂性、地区差异以及如何在推动市场自由化的同时保障能源安全。
– The European Union: A mature open market
The European Union has been a global leader in energy market liberalization, beginning with the directives in the 1990s that mandated the unbundling of energy production and distribution. These reforms aimed to foster competition, enhance consumer choice, and ensure energy security across member states. The creation of the European Internal Energy Market (IEM) has allowed for cross-border electricity trading and harmonization of rules. More recently, the EU has prioritized the integration of renewable energy through mechanisms like the Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the Clean Energy Package, aligning with its Green Deal and carbon neutrality objectives. Despite progress, issues such as regulatory divergence among member states and high energy prices remain significant.
– 欧盟：成熟的开放市场
欧盟一直是全球能源市场自由化的领先者，从1990年代开始实施的指令要求将能源生产与分销分开。这些改革旨在促进竞争、增加消费者选择，并确保成员国之间的能源安全。欧洲内部能源市场（IEM）的建立使得跨境电力交易成为可能，并实现了规则的统一。
近年来，欧盟更加重视可再生能源的整合，通过如碳排放交易体系（ETS）和《清洁能源包》这样的机制，推动与绿色协议及碳中和目标的一致性。
尽管取得了显著进展，成员国之间的监管差异以及高企的能源价格仍然是欧盟面临的重要挑战。
– Italy: A liberalized energy market
As a pioneer in energy market liberalization, Italy offers businesses and households the freedom to select their energy suppliers. Italy’s energy market liberalization began in earnest following the EU’s directives in the 1990s. The electricity market was opened to competition in 1999 with the Bersani Decree, which unbundled ENEL, the former state monopoly. Italy also established its Power Exchange (Gestore dei Mercati Energetici, GME) to facilitate electricity trading. Today, Italy boasts one of the most dynamic renewable energy markets in Europe, driven by incentives and strong solar and wind energy development. The country’s energy transition aligns with EU goals, focusing on decarbonization and grid modernization. However, Italy faces challenges such as dependency on energy imports, price volatility, and the need for infrastructure upgrades to fully support renewable integration. While competition has led to transparent pricing and diverse service options, users face unique challenges:
• How to identify cost-effective and reliable suppliers from numerous options?
• How to lock in favorable prices amid frequent market fluctuations?
–意大利：自由化的能源市场
作为能源市场自由化的先行者，意大利为企业和家庭提供了选择能源供应商的自由。意大利的能源市场自由化始于1990年代欧盟的相关指令，随后在1999年通过贝尔萨尼法令（Bersani Decree）正式推动电力市场开放竞争，并解除了ENEL（能源垄断企业）的垄断地位。同时，意大利还建立了电力交易平台——能源市场管理公司（Gestore dei Mercati Energetici，简称GME），以促进电力交易。
如今，意大利已成为欧洲最具活力的可再生能源市场之一，太阳能和风能的强劲发展，以及相关激励政策的支持，为这一进程提供了动力。该国的能源转型与欧盟目标一致，重点是脱碳化和电网现代化。然而，意大利仍面临一些挑战，如对能源进口的依赖、价格波动以及需要升级基础设施以完全支持可再生能源整合。
尽管竞争促进了价格透明和服务选择多样化，用户仍然面临一些独特的挑战：
– 如何从众多选择中识别出性价比高且可靠的供应商？
– 如何在频繁的市场波动中锁定有利价格？
Tailored Solutions for Energy Cost Optimization
China Yida Energy is a leading pioneer in energy market reform in China, offering innovative solutions for industrial and commercial users. With the support of DADA ENERGY in Italy, the company has built a robust service network connecting Asia and Europe, providing efficient and transparent energy management solutions.
Key Highlights:
In China: China Yida Energy provides end-to-end support, from policy guidance to transaction execution, ensuring clients can effectively navigate this evolving market. Serving major commercial facilities, energy-intensive enterprises, and regional leaders, managing over 300 million kWh of annual transactions.
In Italy: DADA ENERGY addresses the businesses and households’ concerns by offering tailored energy solutions, ensuring cost control while supporting clients’ green energy goals. Delivering over 20 million kWh of electricity and 10 million cubic meters of natural gas annually to diverse clients.
量身定制的能源成本优化解决方案
中创意达能源是中国能源市场改革的领先先驱，为工业和商业用户提供创新的解决方案。凭借与意大利DADA能源的合作支持，公司建立了一个连接亚洲和欧洲的强大服务网络，提供高效、透明的能源管理解决方案。
主要亮点：
• 在中国： 中创意达能源提供全方位的支持，从政策指导到交易执行，确保客户能够有效应对不断变化的市场。公司服务于大型商业设施、能源密集型企业及地区领导者，管理年交易量超过3亿千瓦时。
• 在意大利： DADA能源为企业和家庭提供量身定制的能源解决方案，帮助客户实现成本控制，并支持其绿色能源目标。每年为各类客户提供超过2000万千瓦时的电力和1000万立方米的天然气。
How can businesses and households overcome rising energy costs?
China Yida Energy and its Italian subsidiary, DADA ENERGY, provide integrated solutions to address energy cost challenges and support sustainable transitions.
Core Solutions
1.Market-Based Energy Transactions:
• In China: Managing over 300 million kWh of annual energy transactions, helping clients save 10%-15% on electricity costs.
• In Italy: Delivering over 20 million kWh of electricity and 10 million cubic meters of natural gas annually, significantly reducing energy expenses.
2.Flexible Pricing Strategies:
Dynamic market analysis and professional negotiations ensure clients lock in long-term competitive prices, mitigating risks from market volatility.
3.Green Energy Procurement:
Supporting the adoption of wind and solar energy, helping businesses achieve carbon neutrality while enhancing brand reputation.
4.Smart Energy Management:
Offering real-time energy monitoring and data analysis to identify optimization opportunities and improve energy efficiency.
Proven Success: effective and tangible Savings
企业和家庭如何应对能源成本上涨？
中创意达能源及其意大利子公司DADA能源提供集成解决方案，帮助应对能源成本挑战，并支持可持续转型。
核心解决方案
1.基于市场的能源交易：
· 在中国： 每年管理超过3亿千瓦时的能源交易，帮助客户节省10%-15%的电力成本。
· 在意大利： 每年提供超过2000万千瓦时的电力和1000万立方米天然气，显著降低能源支出。
2.灵活的定价策略：
通过动态市场分析和专业谈判，确保客户锁定长期竞争力价格，降低市场波动带来的风险。
3.绿色能源采购：
支持风能和太阳能的采购，帮助企业实现碳中和，同时提升品牌声誉。
4.智能能源管理：
提供实时能源监控和数据分析，帮助识别优化机会，提高能源效率。
成效显著：有效且切实的节省
通过这些解决方案，企业和家庭能够在应对不断上涨的能源成本的同时，实现可持续发展的目标。
Reference cases – In China
· Top 100 Manufacturing Enterprise in Sichuan
By leveraging market-based transactions, the company saves over ¥3.6 million annually, reducing costs by 15%. Green energy procurement has further cut 20% of carbon emissions, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.
· Large Commercial Complex
Optimized energy procurement and monitoring have reduced electricity costs by 12% annually, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Reference cases – In Italy
· High-End Hotel Chain
DADA ENERGY’s optimization of electricity and natural gas contracts saves the chain €500,000 annually, including €300,000 in electricity costs and €200,000 in natural gas costs. The adoption of green energy further strengthens the brand’s commitment to sustainability.
· Private Residential Users
Hundreds of households achieve average energy savings of 8%-11% annually, alleviating financial pressures while benefiting from tailored solutions.
参考案例 – 在中国
· 四川省前100强制造企业
通过利用市场化交易，该公司每年节省超过360万元，降低了15%的成本。绿色能源采购进一步减少了20%的碳排放，强化了其可持续发展的承诺。
· 大型商业综合体
通过优化能源采购和监控，该项目每年节省了12%的电力成本，显著提升了运营效率。
参考案例 – 在意大利
· 高端酒店连锁
DADA能源通过优化电力和天然气合同，每年为该连锁酒店节省50万欧元，其中包括30万欧元的电力成本和20万欧元的天然气成本。绿色能源的采用进一步加强了品牌对可持续发展的承诺。
· 私人住宅用户
数百户家庭每年实现8%-11%的能源节省，减轻了财务压力，同时受益于量身定制的解决方案。
Actions plan
Clients need only provide a recent energy bill to start up relevant activities:
1. Analyze energy usage and identify savings opportunities.
2. Receive tailored electricity and natural gas (only in Italy) optimization plans.
3. Participate in market-based transactions for the best prices.
4. Transition to green energy, driving sustainability and efficiency.
节省计划
能源用户只需提供一份近期的能源账单，即可启动相关活动：
1. 分析能源使用情况，识别节省机会
2. 接收量身定制的电力和天然气（仅限意大利）优化方案
3. 参与市场化交易，获得最佳价格
4. 转向绿色能源，推动可持续发展和提高效率
Partner with Us for Cost Efficiency and Sustainability!
China Yida Energy and DADA ENERGY, in cooperation with CNEUCN, are committed to helping clients tackle rising energy costs while achieving long-term sustainability goals in a very simple way without any costs.
Contact us for the further steps to immediately start your energy optimization and costs saving journey!
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中创意达能源和DADA能源，与CNEUCN展开合作，致力于以简便、零成本的方式帮助客户应对能源成本上涨，同时实现长期可持续发展目标。
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