METI / ECCJ / ACE Training Program MTPEC05 (2006.08)

Energy Labeling -- Method of Indication --

This system launched out in August 2001, scheduled to be renewal until the end of 2006 Fy.

4. Energy Manager System (supplement)

Energy Manager is “Key Person” for achieving the E-C activity in a factory/building

Energy Manager System (supplement)

Energy managers system have contributed greatly to carry outthe energy conservation in industrial sector.

<Historical back ground --- authorized by the Law>
1948 :Regulations concerning heat management and license of heat manager
1951 :Law concerning heat management (including heat manager license)
1979 :Energy Conservation Law --- reinforcement of the managers’ power

To maintain energy-using acilities in sound conditions following the Guidance (Judgement Standards) by the Law.
To make the periodical report.
To recommend energy efficiency improvement of the facilities.(the management must give consideration to the recommendations in high regard)
Instruction for employees on to realize the rational use of energy.

Number of Energy Managers Required by the Law
The 1^st-class designated factories

Fuel + Electricity consumption, annually <crude oil equivalent>	Number Required
		Mining, electricity /gas/heat supplier
3,000 or less than 20,000 kl-oe	1	1
20,000 or less than 50,000 kl-oe	2
50,000 or less than 100,000 kl-oe	3
100,000 kl-oe　 or more	4	2

* Calculating coefficient : (crude oil / electricity ) 0.254 kl / 10³ kWh
<note 1>
In case of 1^st-class commercial buildings, they are permitted to select and register one "Energy Management Officer" or one "Energy Manager". But in the former case, they must submit medium-to- long term improving plan under the supervision of outer person who licensed energy manager instead of selecting and registering the in-house energy manager. ------ by the Law
<note 2>
The license of "Energy Management Officer" can be acquired by the 1-day state seminar.

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