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
能效资源：容量市场的又一参赛者
2023年4月，国家能源局公开征求的《关于加强新型电力系统稳定工作的指导意见（征求意见稿）》意见的通知 ，对加强电力市场管理提出了明确的要求。这其中就包括“推动建立容量市场，激励支撑调节资源建设”。在睿博能源智库（RAP）此前的研究中，我们基于美国经验对容量市场的设计原则进行了探讨，并提出“让所有的资源在一个公平的环境中竞争，包括需求侧资源，如对能效项目的投资”。 在中国，工业重点领域的能效提升长期备受瞩目，优化建筑对能源的使用，提升商业和居民用能设备的能效水平也持续得到关注。国际上，能效资源还可以通过参与容量市场加快其推广的步伐，以更清洁的方式助力达成电力可靠性目标。 在本文中，我们探讨了如何确定能效资源参与容量市场的资质、衡量项目有效容量、以及利用节能效果测量和验证规程裁定实际节能量。通过合理引入能效资源作为市场主体参与竞争，可以充分发挥其优势，降低供电成本、增强系统灵活性、为推进容量市场与能效资源的共同发展提供有益的参考。 本文（精简版）首刊于《南方能源观察》（2023年8月27日）… Read More +
对《电力需求侧管理办法（征求意见稿）》的建议
随着中国电力行业的迅速发展，能源需求和环境压力的双重挑战也越发受到重视。为了应对这些挑战，需求侧管理被逐渐视为新型电力系统的关键组成部分。今年5月19日，国家发展和改革委员会发布了《电力需求侧管理办法（征求意见稿）》，该文件首次增加了需求响应章节，为需求侧资源的发展提供了更广阔的空间。同时，《办法》也强调了节约用电、电能替代等管理措施的重要性，多管齐下地“推动电力系统安全降碳、提效降耗”。 我们基于对欧美电力市场的了解和对中国电力改革的持续研究，在本文中提出了对电力市场，需求响应，节能指标等多个条款细节的不成熟建议。希望以此为出发点，以更低成本实现供需平衡，提高能源利用效率，并推动低碳经济的发展。 … Read More +
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.