On November 21, 2023, the Japan Electro-Heat Center (JEC) released the results of a survey on the amount of industrial heat pumps installed in FY2022. READ MORE
On 8th August, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) presented the proposed revision on “Basic Policy on the Improvement of Energy Consumption Performance of Buildings” based on the revised Energy Conservation Act for Buildings at the Building Environment Subcommittee of the Panel on Infrastructure Development(an advisory body of MLIT). READ MORE
On June 24th, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) held the first Senior Officials Meeting of Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) in Indonesia which aims to facilitate the energy transition across Asia lead by the Japanese government. READ MORE
On June 29th, the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy (ANRE) of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) presented an interim plan on key points to strengthen efforts for energy conservation in households and small and medium-sized companies, shifting to non-fossil energy and demand response (DR). READ MORE
METI Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry(METI) and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism(MLIT) will review evaluation methods related to energy conservation standards for buildings. READ MORE