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II-3. Energy Conservation Measures for the Commercial/Residential Sector
Improving Equipment Efficiency with the Top Runner Program
  • The Top Runner Program* was introduced in 1998 for the energy conservation standards for home/office appliances and the fuel economy standard of automotives. The program standards for LCD and plasma televisions and heavyweight vehicles are to be added.

*Top Runner Program:
The concept of the program is that fuel economy standards for vehicles and energy conservation standards for electric appliances, etc. shall be set exactly the same as or higher than the best standard value of each product item currently available in the market.
Energy-Conservation Target for Specific Equipment
　 Specific Equipment Target Year Energy conservation effects
① Passenger vehicles 2010 Gasoline: 23%
(Gasoline and LP gas) LP gas: 11%
Passenger vehicles (diesel) 2005 15%
② Freight vehicles (gasoline) 2010 13%
Freight vehicles (diesel) 2005 7%
③ Air conditioners (cooling & heating) 2004(partly 2007) 63%
Air conditioners (cooling only) 2007 14%
④ TV sets 2003 16%
⑤ Videocassette recorders 2003 59%
⑥ Fluorescent lights 2005 17%
⑦ Copying machines 2006 30%
⑧ Computers 2005 83%
⑨ Magnetic disc units 2005 78%
⑩/⑪ Electric refrigerators/freezers 2004 30%

The energy conservation effect is as compared with that of FY1997 (and as compared with FY1995 for automobiles, and FY1998 for electric refrigerators/freezers).

　 Specific Equipment Target Year Energy conservation effects
⑫ Space heaters 2006 Gas:1%/Oil: 4%
⑬ Gas cooking appliances 2006
(partly 2008)		 Main cooking section: 14%
Grill section: 27%
Oven section: 20%
⑭ Gas water heaters 2006
(partly 2008)
 Gas instantaneous water heater/Gas bathtub water heater: 4%
Gas room heater (those without water heating device): 3%
Gas room heater (those with water heating device): 1%
⑮ Oil water heaters 2006 4%
⑯ Electric toilet seats 2006 10%
⑰ Vending machines 2005 34%
⑱ Transformers 2006 (partly 2007) 30%
The energy conservation effect is as compared with that of FY1997 (and as compared with FY1995 for automobiles, and FY1998 for electric refrigerators/freezers).
II-3. Energy Conservation Measures for the Commercial/Residential Sector
Energy-Saving Labeling System
  • The energy-saving labeling system has been introduced to inform consumers of energy efficiency of home appliances and to promote energy-efficient products.
Examples of energy-saving labeling

  • As of April 2005, labeling is applied to the following 13 products: air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, fluorescent lights, TV sets, space heaters, gas cooking appliances, gas water heaters, oil water heaters, electric toilet seats, computers, magnetic disks, and transformers.
II-3. Energy Conservation Measures for the Commercial/Residential Sector
Energy Efficient Product Retailer Assessment System
  • In order to promote energy efficient products, it is essential to introduce measures for retailers, who are the contact point between manufacturers and consumers.
  • Recognition should be extended to retailers who actively promote energy-efficient products or provide appropriate energy conservation information.
  • The energy efficient product retailer assessment system was introduced in FY2003.
  • Targeted retailers:
  • All home appliance retailers whose sales coming from home appliances account for 50% or more of total sales
  • “Outlets that Excel at Promoting Energy-Efficient Products” are selected each year and publicized along with their rankings. Effective FY2004, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award and Minister of Environment Award are awarded to large stores.
  • Selected retailers are authorized to carry a special logo.
II-3. Energy Conservation Measures for the Commercial/Residential Sector
Promotion of High-Efficiency Boilers
  • Energy demand for hot-water supply dominates approximately 30% of total energy consumption in a household.
  • A subsidy system has been introduced to promote the proliferation of energy efficient hot-water systems
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