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

Thorough Energy Management Utilizing IT
Promotion of Commercial Building Energy Management System BEMS
(Building Energy Management System)

Use IT technology to promote and facilitate a system that supports energy demand management for commercial buildings (e.g., a system that ensures recognizing real-time room conditions in buildings by temperature sensors and/or the optimal operation of lighting and air-conditioning responding to conditions in the room).

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

Overview of the ESCO Project
~ What Is the ESCO Project ? ~

A project that offers comprehensive services on energy conservation to clients who in return will offer part of their energy saving gains (saving on utility bills, etc.).

The project has two forms: "Guaranteed savings contract" where customers cover project costs, and "Shared savings contract" where the ESCO project covers project costs. These options enable service provision according to customer needs.

Overview of the ESCO Project　～ What Is the ESCO Project ? ～

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

Dissemination and Promotion of the ESCO Project
~ Expanding ESCO Market ~

ESCO-related markets have shown rapid growth since ESCO was introduced to Japan in the mid-1990s.

However, market size in FY 2004 decreased from FY 2003 due to a decrease in the number of large-scale projects in the industrial sector.

Market size increased in FY 2005. In particular, the percentage of performance contracts increased.

Dissemination and Promotion of the ESCO Project

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

Support for the Introduction of ESCO Business
~ Expanding ESCO Market ~

Support, in the forms of partial subsidy for initial investments, low-interest loans, etc., is extended to private enterprises and local governments implementing ESCO business.

ESCO projects have tended to increase their shares among "the government subsidy to disseminate and promote the projects that introduce highly-efficient energy system for residences and buildings" and "the government subsidy to assist businesses who execute the rational use of energy".

Support for the Introduction of ESCO Business　～ Expanding ESCO Market ～

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

ESCO Project in the Ministry of Economy,
Trade and Industry Buildings

The ESCO project was introduced to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) buildings, which is the first ESCO project for a government facility, to promote energy conservation at the Ministry's buildings, as well as to promote the ESCO project in the private sector.

Measures will be considered to introduce the ESCO project broadly to other government buildings, schools, hospitals, etc.

ESCO Project in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Buildings

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