Training in Japan on Top Runner Program for Kazakhstan mission on 19th and 20th December 2019
Organized by The Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ), The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Sponsored by UNDP via Academy “IT-System” Limited Liability Partnership
Coordinated by Kazakhstan-Japan Center for Human Development (KJC)
Venue: ECCJ
Background
In 2017, The Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter – the Ministry), in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program in Kazakhstan, with financial support from the Global Environmental Facility, launched project
«Energy Efficient Standards, Certification, and Labelling for Appliances and Equipment in Kazakhstan» (hereinafter – the Project).
The Project aims to transform the Kazakhstani market for higher use of energy efficient household appliances and equipment. The Project will also work on development and operation of a register of household appliances and equipment that comply with relevant standards and energy efficiency requirements, as well as on developing national voluntary labeling system.
Labelling system along with the register, increase confidence of the population in the purchased equipment and confidence in indication of the energy efficiency classes, as well as confirm that the labelled devices have an average energy consumption of 20-30% less than their analogues of equal functionality.
As part of promoting energy efficiency labeling of household appliances and equipment in Kazakhstan, the Project plans to provide methodological support to interested organizations and conduct thematic seminars and trainings.
Objective
In this regard to the objective above, this year, we plan to conduct a study tour to Japan for experience exchange and practical acquaintance with the methodology and infrastructure used for developing and operating the TOP RUNNER register of household appliances and equipment. This will provide an opportunity for Kazakhstani specialists to familiarize themselves with the general situation in the world and the main trends in policies development for labeling the energy efficiency of household appliances and equipment, as well as further constructive cooperation between our countries.
It is expected, that during the study tour, participants and experts will conduct a review of standards, rules, regulations and other documents on development and operation of the register of household appliances and equipment in Japan with a focus on adaptation opportunities in Kazakhstan.
Based on the above, the mission seeks ECCJ’s support in joint conduction of the training on practical acquaintance with the methodology and infrastructure for developing and operating the TOP RUNNER Program of household appliances and equipment.
Target Trainees
Representatives of the ministries of Kazakhstan, authorized organizations in the field of standardization and labeling, UNDP industry experts.
List of Participants
| Ms. Assem Kussainova | Acting Head of the Department of State Ecological Expertise and Permits of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan |
| Mr. Olzhas Kabdenov | Director of the Analytical Center for Energy Saving and Energy Efficiency of the JSC Institute for the Development of Electric Power and Energy Saving under the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan |
| Mr. Baurzhan Samotayev | Deputy Director of the Department of Basic Industries and Ecology of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Atameken” |
| Ms. Aigul Kassymova | Head of the Department of Technical Regulation and Standardization of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan |
| Mr. Adilet Tkenov | UNDP-GEF project expert of “Standards, certification and labeling of energy efficiency of electrical household appliances and equipment in Kazakhstan” project |
Scope of work
(1) To plan and prepare the followings,
1) Presentation session including Q&A on Top Runner Program related to equipment in Japan
2) Discussion with METI
(2) To operate the training sessions
(3) Logistical work
Logistical work is out of ECCI’s scope except for the arrangement of the training venue inside ECCJ’s office
Agenda of the Training
1st Day 19th December 2019
09:00 – 09:10
Opening Speech
ECCJ Mr. Masahide Shima, Managing Director, ECCJ
09:10 – 9:50
Keynote Lecture 1
Japan’s experience, the effects of the Japanese S & L system and impacts on consumers
ECCJ Mr. Yasushi Tanaka, Senior General Manager, International Collaboration Center,
International Research & Communication Dept., International Cooperation Div.
9:50 – 10:50
Keynote Lecture 2
Present Status of EE&C in Kazakhstan & Mission’s Tasks
Kazakhstan Mr. Adilet Tkenov, UNDP-GEF project expert of “Standards, certification and labeling of energy efficiency of electrical household appliances and equipment in Kazakhstan” project
10:50 – 11:10
Coffee Break
11:10 – 12:10
Lecture 1
Overview of the EE&C of the household – legal framework and actual methodology of Top Runner Program (hereinafter “Program”)
ECCJ Ms. Kayo Hayai, International Cooperation Div.
12:10 – 13:40
Lunch Break
13:40 – 14:20
Lecture 2
Historical viewpoint of the Program and Comparison between the Program and other methods (Especially MEPS)
ECCJ Mr. Yasushi Tanaka, International Cooperation Div.
14:20 – 15:20
Lecture 3
Labeling System in Japan, including measures for keeping reliability of the system
ECCJ Dr. Kotaro Ohkuni, Energy Conservation Support Service Div.
15:20 – 15:40
Coffee Break
15:40 – 17:10
Lecture 4
Technical aspects of the Program by looking at a Best Practice – refrigerator case
ECCJ Mr. Yukihiro Okamoto, International Cooperation Div.
2nd Day 20th December 2019
09:30 – 10:30
Lecture 5
Incentives for manufacturers and retailers & Promotion measures
ECCJ Ms. Kunie Ikeda, Energy Conservation Support Service Div.
10:30 – 11:30
Lecture 6
EE&C related lessons from Behavioral Science and finding from recent surveys in Japan regarding the Program including nudge effect of label display
ECCJ Mr. Yasushi Tanaka, International Cooperation Div.
11:30 – 13:00
Lunch Break
13:00 – 15:00
Lecture 7
Japan’s Standard & Labelling System – Present status & way forward
METI Mr. Hiroshi Ide, Deputy Director, Energy Efficiency Div. Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
See presentation materials (Main report, appendix-present status of air conditioner)
15:00 – 15:20
Coffee Break
15:20 – 16:30
Discussion
Action plan for the improved EE&C in the future of Kazakhstan coordinator
ECCJ Mr. Yasushi Tanaka, International Cooperation Div.
17:00 – 19:00
Joint Dinner