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Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The focus is on the transition from energy consumption dual control to carbon dual control in China, with carbon emission intensity becoming a binding indicator and total emissions as a recommended indicator, benefiting green electricity and clean energy applications [2][3] Core Insights and Arguments - Local governments will implement carbon assessments through various means, including encouraging or mandating companies to purchase renewable energy, formulating local carbon reduction policies, and setting industry carbon emission standards [2][7] - The national carbon market currently focuses on the power industry, with plans to gradually include non-electric industries. The carbon intensity reduction rate in the power sector is expected to increase, with free quotas transitioning to paid allocations by 2027 [2][10] - The carbon market's price is expected to remain relatively stable in 2026 and 2027, provided there are no new transfer restrictions [2][14] - Industries such as paper and flat glass may be included in the carbon market in the next phase, followed by basic chemicals, coal chemicals, refining, and copper smelting [2][17] - The transition to a carbon-centric assessment system means that new projects will focus on carbon emissions rather than energy consumption metrics, favoring the use of renewable energy [5][10] Important but Overlooked Content - The construction of zero-carbon parks aims to demonstrate low-emission areas, with specific requirements for carbon intensity and renewable energy usage [21][22] - The economic viability of zero-carbon parks depends on the availability of renewable energy resources and the cost of direct green electricity connections [23] - The EU carbon tariff significantly impacts China's steel and aluminum exports, with potential expansion to other industries [29][31] - The gradual tightening of the EU's free quota policy will increase carbon costs, leading to a rise in carbon prices in the coming years [31] - The potential for future adjustments to the default values used for measuring carbon emissions from Chinese exports to the EU, which are currently considered unreasonably high [30] This summary encapsulates the critical aspects of the conference call, highlighting the industry's transition towards carbon control, the implications for various sectors, and the potential impacts of international policies.