其他摘要:This paper reviews the introduction, implementation, and adjustment of benchmark on-grid power tariffs in China as well as discusses the impact from the on-going power market reforms. The analysis was made with the price data and policy documents from the NDRC and regional regulators. This paper concludes with a summary of features and drivers of historical changes in benchmark on-grid power tariffs and the values and contributions of this dominant price-setting mechanism of electric power in the last 15 years.