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Energy Conservation Law

System for Qualified Person for Energy Management in Japan

September 8,2005
Mr. Hiromitsu Souma

1.Designated
Energy Management Factories

System of the "Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy"

Major Amendments of the Law concerning the Rational Use of Energy (1)

Year	Amendment	Items amended
1979	Legislation	Designated energy management factories : 3,500 business enterprises. Designated factories accounted for about 60 percent of energy consumption in the industrial sector. Appointment of the energy manager was mandatory. he system of examination for the energy manager was established.
1983	1st amendment	Simplification of administrative procedures (entrust qualification system to the private sector) . The Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ) was nominated as the designated agent. Examination of Qualified Person for Energy Management Qualification Course of Qualified Person for Energy Management
1993	2nd amendment	Strengthening of implementation of effective energy conservation measures. Enforcement of mandatory periodical reporting obligation.

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