The Zhengding Sustainable Development Pilot Zone in Hebei promoted energy conservation on campus as a way to apply the Public Action Plan on Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction. The Plan was launched jointly by MOST, the Propaganda Department of the CPC Central Committee and the National Development and Reform Commission.

The government called on schools to enhance the energy and environment awareness of teachers and students, to make plans on energy conservation, water saving and environment protection, and to implement the “Four Savings”, i.e. saving every drop of water, every kilowatt hour of electricity, every grain of rice, and every piece of paper.