The Chinese have had basic energy conservation practices in place for years. In Shanghai back in 1994 you would find solar water heaters crowding the rooftops of practically every apartment block. Energy-saving fluorescent lamps have become the rule rather than the exception in China, not only in commercial and industrial buildings, but in residences as well. Even more efficient LED lighting is widely used in traffic signals, street lighting, and many other applications.

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