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I-2. Transition of Energy Consumption in the Transportation Sector
Factors for the Increase in Energy Consumption for Passenger Vehicles
  • Energy consumption for passenger vehicles marked a dramatic 64% increase over 11 years from FY1990.
  • The trend is mainly attributed to the increase in household ownership of passenger vehicles extending the total driving distance and increased vehicle weights compromising the actual fuel economy.
Factors affecting energy consumption
for passenger vehicles

Transition of passenger vehicle
ownership per household
Source: Compiled by the Natural Resources and Energy Agency based on annual automotive transport statistics and energy statistics data
Transition of average vehicle weight owned
Source: Compiled by the Natural Resources and Energy Agency based on Automobile Inspection & Registration Association's automotive ownership data

II. Energy Conservation Measures by Sector

II-1. Structure of Energy Conservation Promotion in Japan
Structure of Energy Conservation Promotion in Japan

II-1. Structure of Energy Conservation Promotion in Japan
Framework of Energy Efficiency Measures

II-2(1). Energy Conservation Measures for the Industrial Sector
Measures for Factories/Business Establishments Under the Energy Conservation Law(1)
  • The energy conservation law was revised in FY2002 to enhance energy management in the commercial sector, whose energy consumption has surged.
  • Action plans initiated by Keidanren and other industries shall be formulated/followedup. (Support under the supplemental provisions are provided for achievement.)

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