METI / ECCJ / ACE Training Program MTPEC05 (2006.08)

3. Outline of Energy Conservation Law

Structure of the Energy Conservation Law　・・・１

Structure of the Energy Conservation Law ---2
(Law concerning the rational use of energy)
(1979 enforced, 1999, 2002, 2006 amended and reinforced)

<basic objective>
Enhancing rational use of energy and energy efficiency in order to achieve 3E's harmonization.

Regulations regarding factories and business premises
Regulations regarding buildings (newly built, extended)
Regulations regarding transportation (cargo owners/carrier companies)
Energy efficiency standard for appliances and automobiles (Top runner program)
Others (supportive measures/finance, tax, R&D, publicity, etc.)
<ECCJ's Status> ECCJ should be the core organization responsible for promotion of energy conservation. (supplemented resolution for the Law at the Diet )

Energy conservation law (Regulation and Target for Industrial Sector)

Regulations regarding buildings
(newly built, extended)

Obligations to building owner
- Prevention of heat loss through external walls and windows.
- Efficient utilization of energy for air conditioners, ventilation systems, lighting, water heaters, elevators.
- Owners of specified buildings should report on energy saving measures before the construction. (specified buildings : other than housings, with floor space of 2,000m² or more)
Guidance and standards for the building owners on 　 building design and construction.

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