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The Future of Cooling in China Abstract Executive summary Findings and recommendations Delivering on sustainable air conditioning in China Space cooling demand in China is rising rapidly The air conditioner market in China is evolving Cooling equipment efficiency is lower than its potential Cooling demand will continue to grow to 2030 Efficiency can improve cooling comfort without increasing energy use Efficient cooling is possible with effective policy Introduction Energy and emissions from cooling are on the rise Cooling demand in urban residential buildings is rising quickly Cooling in non-residential buildings is intensifying The cooling market in China is evolving Occupant behaviour has a big impact on cooling energy use Larger cooling units are increasingly popular Energy consumption differs across cooling equipment There is a gap between real and rated energy performance The market is not keeping up with energy efficiency potential Building size and cooling system design affect energy intensity Cooling demand is expanding to different building types Demand for cooling will indubitably grow to 2030 Greater affordability of cooling will propel continued growth Changing occupant behaviour will impact cooling demand Changing climate will increase overall need for cooling comfort Building design will affect the underlying need for cooling Energy use for cooling could swell by 2030 Changing behaviour could increase cooling demand further Efficiency can improve cooling services without growing energy Energy-efficient cooling can benefit health and save money Recommendations to unlock energy-efficient cooling Encourage “part time” and “part space” cooling behaviour Raise energy performance standards Pay attention to real-time system operating efficiency Urge passive design and natural ventilation where possible Promote suitable indoor comfort levels Work with manufacturers to enable demand-side response Consider refrigerant choice when addressing energy efficiency Conclusions References Acronyms and units of measure Acknowledgements Table of contents List of figures List of boxes List of tables