The EU SWITCH-Asia RurEnergy project is dedicated to facilitating the widespread adoption of cost-effective sustainable energy consumption solutions for rural households. These solutions comprehensively enhance thermal efficiency and introduce sustainable renewable heating and cooking measures in two Chinese Provinces (Henan and Gansu). One pivotal component within RurEnergy is the systematic implementation of demonstration pilots across 25 villages in these provinces, aimed at catalyzing the adoption of sustainable energy consumption solutions. This booklet introduces six types of technology solutions deployed within these demonstration pilots, encompassing both new and existing rural family houses. These solutions have been carefully crafted to align with the specific circumstances prevalent in the area, with particular consideration given to the relatively limited financial resources available to rural families. They span energy retrofits, biomass centralized and decentralized heating, and heat pumps. In addition to detailing the technologies, their associated economic benefits, energy savings, and carbon emissions reductions are also presented.
