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In order to promote energy efficient products, it is essential to introduce measures for gretailersh, who make the contact point between manufacturers and consumers.

Recognition should be extended to retailers that actively promote energy efficient products or provide appropriate energy conservation information.

The energy efficient product retailer assessment system was introduced in FY2003.

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System target
(1) large home appliance retailers
- Floor space of at least 500 square meters
- At least 50% of sales coming from home appliances
(2) Amedium-sized and small home appliance retailers
- Floor space of under 500 square meters
- At least 50% of sales coming from home appliances
Top genergy efficient product promotion storesh are selected each year and publicized along with their rankings.
Stores selected as top retailers are authorized to carry a special logo

Standby power consumption in the household sector accounts for about 10% of its total power consumption.
The home appliance industry has introduced a voluntary program for reducing standby power consumption.

Outline of Voluntary Efforts by Relevant Industries

In regards to products that essentially require standby power, the relevant industries shall work toward the goal up to 1W standby power by the end of FY2003 (by the end of freezing year 2004 for an air-conditioner).
In regards to major home electrical appliances except for the above-mentioned products, the relevant industries shall also work toward the goal as close to zero watt as possible in standby power of the productsf bodies by the end of FY2003.
Industries concerned: Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), Japan electrical manufactures'
Association (JEMA), and Japan Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA)

Achieved by around 75% models by May 2003

By the revision of the Energy Conservation Law in 2002, the owner of the specified buildings (designated for the non-residential-purposed with the area over 2000m2) is required to notify its energy-conservation measures.

Promotion of labeling on energy performance.

Implementation of support measures for compliant houses and buildings