公用环保202602第2期：国办发布《关于完善全国统一电力市场体系的实施意见》，2026年全国碳排放交易市场有关工作安排出炉

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the public utility and environmental sectors [1][5][7]. Core Insights - The report highlights the implementation of the national unified electricity market system by 2030, aiming for 70% of electricity consumption to be market-based [1][14]. - It emphasizes the growth potential of green methanol projects, particularly in Inner Mongolia and Northeast China, due to abundant renewable energy resources [2][16]. - The report suggests that coal and electricity prices are expected to decline, but profitability for thermal power may remain reasonable [3][18]. Summary by Sections Investment Strategy - Recommended large thermal power companies include Huadian International and Shanghai Electric due to stable regional electricity prices [3][18]. - The report advocates for investments in leading renewable energy firms such as Longyuan Power and Three Gorges Energy, as well as companies involved in offshore wind and green hydrogen [3][18]. - Nuclear power companies like China National Nuclear Corporation and China General Nuclear Power are expected to maintain stable profitability [3][18]. - High-dividend hydropower stocks like Yangtze Power are highlighted for their defensive attributes in a global interest rate decline environment [3][18]. - The report also recommends companies in the environmental sector, such as China Everbright Environment and Shanghai Industrial Holdings, as they enter a mature phase with improved cash flow [3][19]. Market Performance - The report notes that the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index rose by 0.36%, while the public utility index fell by 1.25% and the environmental index rose by 0.63% [1][21]. - Within the electricity sector, thermal power, hydropower, and renewable energy segments experienced declines in performance [1][22]. Key Company Profit Forecasts - The report provides a detailed table of company ratings, with several firms rated as "Outperform," including Huadian International, Longyuan Power, and China Nuclear Power, indicating strong future earnings potential [7][19].