Jing Chen provides analysis and recommendations of energy policy best practices as part of RAP's China team. Her research and outreach tailors international perspectives to the context of the clean energy transition in China, with a focus on energy market design.
Chen joined RAP in 2023 after completing her master's in civil and environmental engineering, with a concentration in atmosphere and energy. During her graduate studies, she acquired extensive knowledge of quantitative methods to solve real-world problems, including data analysis, energy system optimization and economic modeling. As part of a strategic economic project exploring electricity markets, Jingying assumed a leadership role, overseeing a simulated day-ahead energy market. She orchestrated key decisions to maximize profit, strategically selling energy, trading REC and forward contracts.
Jingying Chen earned a master’s degree from Stanford University. Before her graduate studies, Chen obtained her bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, with a minor in climate change studies, from the University of California, San Diego. There she studied the underlying physics of renewable energy and projection methods.
In addition to English, Jingying is fluent in Chinese Mandarin and Cantonese and is able to read and write in Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
How Jingying “Jing” Chen is Energizing Change
《推动热泵行业高质量发展行动方案》对智能调控和灵活运行的启示
2025年4月，国家发展改革委联合工业和信息化部、生态环境部、住房城乡建设部、交通运输部、国家能源局等部门发布了《推动热泵行业高质量发展行动方案》(发改环资〔2025〕313号)（以下简称《行动方案》）。《行动方案》提出，力争到2030年，热泵生产制造和技术研发能力不断增强，热泵建筑应用面积和热泵机组装机容量持续增长。作为我国首个国家级热泵专项政策，该方案的出台标志着热泵在建筑、工业、农业和交通等领域的规模化应用进入全新发展阶段。 我国传统热力燃料来源主要依赖煤、石油或天然气等化石能源，化石能源消耗量大，碳排放偏高。热泵作为一种清洁、高效的供暖和制冷技术，可以整合空气、水、土壤、工业余热中分散的低品位热源，替代燃煤燃气锅炉或者电热炉供热，显著降低二氧化碳排放。在制冷方面，热泵系统的冷热一体化能力较之传统空调拥有较高的综合能效，适合年内冷热需求均衡的建筑场景。自《行动方案》发布以来，其涉及的诸多重要议题引发了广泛讨论。其中有一个关键维度值得深入关注与研究，即热泵灵活化、智能化运行的创新要求与实施路径。这一政策导向不仅关乎热泵设备本身的能效提升，更关系到热泵系统与电力网络的协同互动模式。 《行动方案》的政策导向 热泵已成为实现气候目标的关键路径之一。国际能源署2024年发布的《2024年世界能源展望》指出，热泵已占据全球住宅供暖市场规模的12%。欧洲早在两年前便见证了热泵销量快速增长的趋势，美国的热泵销量也持续超过化石燃料等传统供暖系统。近日，国际能源署在发布的《2025年全球能源评论》中提到，美国2024年热泵销量超过天然气炉的30%，创下销量记录最大差距。但当前热泵在国内的应用还不够广泛，在建筑供暖领域渗透率不足5%。《行动方案》的出台为热泵技术在清洁供暖中的应用提供了更加明确的发展方向，灵活应用潜力也有望进一步释放。 科学设计和有效实施热泵灵活性调节方案，可使热泵为建筑领域提供舒适、清洁供暖，同时也成为电力系统重要的灵活性资源，为电网提供需求响应和辅助服务。这种协同效应具有多重价值：一方面，能够降低热泵用户的运行成本；另一方面，可减少电网峰值负荷，延缓电网基础设施投资，同时提升可再生能源消纳能力。 《行动方案》通过以下关键条款构建了热泵灵活性发展的政策框架 1. 电网适配性优化： 《行动方案》第九条明确指出：“加快提升配电网综合承载能力”。这一要求直指当前制约热泵规模发展的电网瓶颈问题，特别是在北方采暖地区，冬季热泵集中运行可能导致局部电网过载。而电网智能化改造与热泵灵活性调节都能提升电网承载能力，减轻电网增容压力。 2. 智能控制系统与柔性调控：… Read More +
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How have RAP’s values shown up in your work?
The first value drives the purpose of my work: to enhance the world in ways that harmonize with individuals' lives and bring contentment. The subsequent two values shape my approach at RAP: welcoming diverse ideas while maintaining a well-rounded perspective, all while considering the impact on various groups. The final value acts as a reminder to embrace progress incrementally, accept imperfections and welcome repetition.
What’s your passion outside of RAP/clean energy?
As indicated by my horoscope sign, I frequently immerse myself in either playful endeavors or learning experiences. I have taken singing and instrument classes, joined the dance team and undertaken a range of DIY projects. Additionally, I enhance my daily routine by exploring the world of video games and indulging in educational entertainment videos.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a psychologist or therapist when I grew up. While my path has taken a different direction, I've continued to adopt the role of a 'big sister'. Whether it's in my professional or personal relationships, my enthusiasm for offering assistance and support remains a constant driving force.