BEIJING, Dec. 5 -- China has introduced a catalogue of recommended energy-saving technologies and equipment to help enterprises improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.

The catalogue, released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, lists energy-saving technologies in the industrial and information fields, such as iron and steel, non-ferrous metal, data centers and telecommunications, among others.

It has also recommended eight categories of energy-efficient equipment, including the likes of electromotors, transformers, industrial boilers and compressors.

The catalogue is expected to accelerate the adoption of energy-saving technologies among enterprises, and encourage them to save energy while reducing carbon emissions, according to the ministry.