POLICY BRIEF
Beijing applies differential tariffs to data centers above PUE 1.35
Beijing targets existing data centers using at least 5 million kWh a year and operating above PUE 1.35 for retrofit and differential tariffs, while qualifying efficiency and renewable projects can seek incentives.
PRIMARY SOURCE北京市经济和信息化局 ↗
DIRECT EFFECT
Electricity above the efficiency limit can face RMB 0.2 or RMB 0.5 per kWh surcharges, creating direct pressure to retrofit inefficient facilities.
- SCOPE
- Existing-facility efficiency, green power and retrofit costs
- STATUS
- In force from 2026
- EFFECTIVE / REVIEW
- Applied from 2026 using the prior year's actual PUE
- WHO IT AFFECTS
- Energy-intensive existing data centers and conversion projects in Beijing