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Vietnam

II. - 2. Energy Conservation Measures for the Industrial Sector

Reinforcement of Energy Conservation Measures for Factories and Business Establishments through the Integration of Heat and Electricity Control

In connection with designated energy management factories, the divisions of heat and electricity are abolished and they are integrated into a single amount of energy; designation is made on the basis of the total amount of heat and electricity consumed.

The level of energy use as the standard to designate factories was lowered to consequently increase the number of factories and business establishments subject to energy conservation measures.

Type 1 designated energy management factories must assign a licensed energy manager who has expert knowledge of both heat and electricity.

Type 2 designated energy management factories must assign a licensed energy manager who has completed a training program for knowledge of both heat and electricity.

A five-year transitional period is established, during which both a heat manager and an electric manager are designated to act as the energy manager (or qualified person for energy management of type 1 or 2 designated factories) and execute the required duties specified in the law.

Overview of Energy Conservation Measures

II. - 2. Energy Conservation Measures for the Industrial Sector

Intensive Support for the Introduction of Energy Conservation Facilities

II. - 3. Energy Conservation Measures for the Commercial/Residential Sector

Top Runner Program (1)

Energy conservation law stipulates energy conservation standards for domestic appliances and vehicles according to the Top Runner method. Manufacturers and the like are under the obligation to comply with the standards. For incompliance, manufacturers and the like may be imposed recommendation, publication, order, penalty (under one million yen penalty).

Microwave ovens, DVD recorders and others were added in FY 2006, resulting the applicable products have become 21 products.

Contributing Factors that Increase Energy Consumption in the Transportation Sector

II. - 3. Energy Conservation Measures for the Commercial/Residential Sector

Top Runner Program (2)

The Top Runner Program was introduced in 1999 for energy conservation standards. TV sets, etc. reached the target fiscal year after FY 2003.

Manufacturers, etc. made efforts to improve equipment energy efficiency beyond initial expectations.

Factory/Business Establishments Measures Under the Energy Conservation Law (2)

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