Study on evaluation index system of low-carbon city

Since city is the economic centre and huge emission source of CO₂, development model of it affects whether low-carbon economy (LCE) could be accomplished smoothly. Low-carbon city (LCC), based on the method of LCE, is in the making as the most valuable means to realize LCE. In this paper, with LCE method as the guide, evaluation index system was established. Different from the previous researches, indices screen out has the same variable, namely equivalent of CO₂, in order to set the stage for the further study of modeling and optimization, striving to reflect the development level and providing scientific evidence for decision support.