Core Viewpoint - Shandong Province has introduced a management method for selecting energy efficiency "leaders" in key industries, aiming to enhance overall energy utilization efficiency across the sector through annual recognition and promotion of advanced practices [1] Summary by Relevant Categories Policy and Implementation - The Shandong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, along with the Provincial Development and Reform Commission and the Provincial Market Supervision Administration, will conduct annual assessments to identify energy efficiency "leaders" in key industries [1] - The recognized companies will be prioritized for national energy efficiency "leader" applications and provincial green manufacturing demonstration units [1] Definition and Scope - Energy efficiency "leaders" are defined as enterprises within Shandong that achieve energy consumption indicators meeting or exceeding national mandatory limits and benchmarks while continuously improving energy utilization efficiency [1] - Key industries include petrochemical, steel, non-ferrous metals, building materials, light industry, and textiles, covering 38 specific sub-industries such as crude oil processing and coal-to-chemical production [1] Evaluation Process - The Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology will collaborate with other provincial bodies to review applications submitted by cities and select the energy efficiency "leaders" based on expert evaluations [1] - The title of energy efficiency "leader" is valid for one year [1]