Set up in 2001, the Qilin national sustainable development pilot zone in Qujing, Yunan Province has obtained conspicuous achievements in strengthening the R&D and application of energy conservation and emission reduction technologies as follows: 1) developing energy conservation technologies and equipments suitable for the local environment; 2) developing new-type water heater to improve the efficiency of solar energy; 3) promoting clean energy in the rural area; 4) building eco-cities and promoting recycling economy.