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Japanese Experiences in Greenhouse Gas Emission Mitigation

Energy Conservation CenterKayo Hayai

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FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY ２００４２００４２００４２００４２００４２００４２００４２００４FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY １９９１９９１９９１９９１９９１９９１９９１９９００００００００

FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY １９７３１９７３１９７３１９７３１９７３１９７３１９７３１９７３

Source: Energy Balance Tables in Japan Annual Report on National Accounts

(Note) The GDP is real GDP based on 1995 prices according to 93SNA.

Transition of Final Energy Consumption in JapanTransition of Final Energy Consumption in Japan

Industrial Industrial Industrial Industrial Industrial Industrial Industrial Industrial sectorsectorsectorsectorsectorsectorsectorsector

CommercialCommercialCommercialCommercialCommercialCommercialCommercialCommercial/residential /residential /residential /residential /residential /residential /residential /residential sectorsectorsectorsectorsectorsectorsectorsector

Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation sectorsectorsectorsectorsectorsectorsectorsector

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19.8 25.5 27.7 33.0 40.3 42.751.0 53.0 54.6 53.1 55.0 53.4 54.117.7

26.4 25.928.2

30.8

52.3

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0.0

20.0

40.0

60.0

80.0

100.0

120.0

140.0

1970 1973 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Transition of Energy Consumption in the Transition of Energy Consumption in the Commercial/Residential SectorCommercial/Residential Sector

Transition of Energy Consumption in Transition of Energy Consumption in Transition of Energy Consumption in Transition of Energy Consumption in Transition of Energy Consumption in Transition of Energy Consumption in Transition of Energy Consumption in Transition of Energy Consumption in the Commercial/Residential Sectorthe Commercial/Residential Sectorthe Commercial/Residential Sectorthe Commercial/Residential Sectorthe Commercial/Residential Sectorthe Commercial/Residential Sectorthe Commercial/Residential Sectorthe Commercial/Residential Sector

SourceSourceSourceSourceSourceSourceSourceSource：：：：：：：： Energy Balance Tables in JapanEnergy Balance Tables in JapanEnergy Balance Tables in JapanEnergy Balance Tables in JapanEnergy Balance Tables in JapanEnergy Balance Tables in JapanEnergy Balance Tables in JapanEnergy Balance Tables in Japan

Million crudeMillion crude--oiloil--equivalent equivalent klkl

CommerciCommercial sectoral sector

Residential Residential sectorsector

Fiscal YearFiscal YearFiscal YearFiscal YearFiscal YearFiscal YearFiscal YearFiscal Year

● Energy consumption in the commercial/residential sector surged after the oil crisis and is still growing.

● Energy consumption is increasing in both of the commercial and the residential sectors.

● Energy consumption in the commercial/residential sector surged after the oil crisis and is still growing.

● Energy consumption is increasing in both of the commercial and the residential sectors.

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世帯数世帯数世帯数世帯数

En／世帯数En／世帯数En／世帯数En／世帯数

エネルギー消費量エネルギー消費量エネルギー消費量エネルギー消費量

0.90

0.95

1.00

1.05

1.10

1.15

1.20

1.25

1.30

1.35

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

1990

年度

との

比率

世帯数

エネルギー消費量／世帯数

エネルギー消費量

Transition of Energy Consumption in the Residential SectorTransition of Energy Consumption in the Residential Sector

● Energy consumption in the residential sector has made a steady increase due to changes in the social structure (e.g. increase of number of households).

● Despite the fact that energy efficiency of individual appliances has been improving, energy consumption per household remains on the same level, due to lifestyle change and other factors.

● Energy consumption in the residential sector has made a steady increase due to changes in the social structure (e.g. increase of number of households).

● Despite the fact that energy efficiency of individual appliances has been improving, energy consumption per household remains on the same level, due to lifestyle change and other factors.

Transition of Energy Consumption and Number of HouseholdsTransition of Energy Consumption and Number of HouseholdsTransition of Energy Consumption and Number of HouseholdsTransition of Energy Consumption and Number of HouseholdsTransition of Energy Consumption and Number of HouseholdsTransition of Energy Consumption and Number of HouseholdsTransition of Energy Consumption and Number of HouseholdsTransition of Energy Consumption and Number of Households

Number of households

Energy consumption/ household

Energy consumption

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Energy consumption

Energy consumption/ household

Number of households

Compiled by Agency for Natural Resources and Energy based on Handbook of Energy & Economic Statistics in Japan

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Transition of Number of Households and Household MembersTransition of Number of Households and Household Members

Source: The Population Consensus

Transition of Number of Households and Household MembersTransition of Number of Households and Household MembersTransition of Number of Households and Household MembersTransition of Number of Households and Household MembersTransition of Number of Households and Household MembersTransition of Number of Households and Household MembersTransition of Number of Households and Household MembersTransition of Number of Households and Household Members

● Number of single-person households and two-person households is increasing steadily. It contributes to the increase of total number of households.

● Number of members per household is decreasing year after year.

● Number of single-person households and two-person households is increasing steadily. It contributes to the increase of total number of households.

● Number of members per household is decreasing year after year.

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2 members

3 members

4 members

5 members

6 or more members

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Ownership Status of Energy Consuming Appliances in HouseholdOwnership Status of Energy Consuming Appliances in Household

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カラーテレビカラーテレビカラーテレビカラーテレビ

ＤＶＤプレイヤーＤＶＤプレイヤーＤＶＤプレイヤーＤＶＤプレイヤーパソコンパソコンパソコンパソコン

温水洗浄便器温水洗浄便器温水洗浄便器温水洗浄便器

0.0%

25.0%

50.0%

75.0%

100.0%

125.0%

150.0%

175.0%

200.0%

225.0%

250.0%

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

年度

台／

世帯

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Transition of performance of cooling-cum-heating, wall-mounted type air conditioners with cooling capacity of 2.8 kW class (for a 10 tatami-mat room)

0 500 1000 1500

04年型

98年型

95年型

kWh

1,492kWh per year

1,159kWh per year

945kWh per year

Efficiency Improvement Status of Efficiency Improvement Status of Efficiency Improvement Status of Efficiency Improvement Status of Efficiency Improvement Status of Efficiency Improvement Status of Efficiency Improvement Status of Efficiency Improvement Status of Air ConditionersAir ConditionersAir ConditionersAir ConditionersAir ConditionersAir ConditionersAir ConditionersAir Conditioners Penetration of AppliancesPenetration of AppliancesPenetration of AppliancesPenetration of AppliancesPenetration of AppliancesPenetration of AppliancesPenetration of AppliancesPenetration of Appliances

● Many of appliances have improved their energy efficiency. On the other hand, in some appliances, number of which owned per household is increasing. As a result, energy consumption per household is rising.

● Many of appliances have improved their energy efficiency. On the other hand, in some appliances, number of which owned per household is increasing. As a result, energy consumption per household is rising.

Year 1995 model

Year 1998 model

Year 2004 model

Standard of Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association

Source: JRA4046 (Standard for the calculation of periodic power consumption of room air conditioners)

unit

/ hou

seho

ld (

%)

Fiscal year

Color TV

Room air conditioner

Electric refrigerator

Oil space heater

Electric toilet seat with warm water shower

PCDVD player

Source: FY 2006 Handbook of Energy & Economic Statistics in Japan

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0200400600800

10001200140016001800

1991 2004

その他劇場・娯楽場病院ホテル・旅館学校飲食店卸小売デパート・スーパー事業所・ビル

Transition of Floor Space by Type of Business in Transition of Floor Space by Type of Business in the Commercial Sectorthe Commercial Sector

Floor Space by Business Type (ratio)

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● Energy consumption in the commercial sector increases along with an increase in total floor area of offices, business buildings, etc.

(Floor area increases by an average of 2.2% annually, and energy consumption increases by an average 1.6% annually.)

● Energy consumption in the commercial sector increases along with an increase in total floor area of offices, business buildings, etc.

(Floor area increases by an average of 2.2% annually, and energy consumption increases by an average 1.6% annually.)

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al fl

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area

Fiscal year

Source: Handbook of Energy & Economic Statistics in Japan

(Note) The figures in the graph represent each industry’s floor area ratio against the industry total.

Other

Theater/Entertainment

Hospital

Hotel/Inn

School

Restaurant

Wholesale/Retail store

Department store/ Supermarket

Office/Building

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2. Top Runner Program

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* Top Runner Method* Top Runner Method

Idea that is to set fuel efficiency standards for vehicles Idea that is to set fuel efficiency standards for vehicles and energy conservation standards for appliances and energy conservation standards for appliances above the levels of bestabove the levels of best--performing vehicles/appliances performing vehicles/appliances currently sold in the market. currently sold in the market.

Designated Products (21 products categories)

Top Runner ProgramTop Runner Program

Energy Conservation Standard based on Top Runner Method

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Fuel efficiency(km/L)

At the time of setting standard

Target fiscal year

19km/L

18km/L

17km/L

15km/L15km/L

14km/L

13km/L

12km/L

Achievement of the standard is determined by weighted average for each category.

Example of Top Runner Method

● Under Energy Conservation Law, energy conservation standards for appliances and vehicles are determined by Top Runner method, and manufacturers (vendors) are obligated to meet the standards. For those failing to comply with the obligation, punitive actions (e.g. recommendation , publication of failure , order, penal charge up to 1 million yen) are taken against.

● From FY 2006, the target products are increased to 21. LCD and plasma TV sets, electric rice cookers, microwave ovens, etc. are newly added.

● Under Energy Conservation Law, energy conservation standards for appliances and vehicles are determined by Top Runner method, and manufacturers (vendors) are obligated to meet the standards. For those failing to comply with the obligation, punitive actions (e.g. recommendation , publication of failure , order, penal charge up to 1 million yen) are taken against.

● From FY 2006, the target products are increased to 21. LCD and plasma TV sets, electric rice cookers, microwave ovens, etc. are newly added.

１．Passenger vehicles

２．Freight vehicles

３．Air conditioners

４．TV sets

５．VCRs

６．Fluorescent lamps

７．Copiers

８．Computers

９．Magnetic disk units

１０．Electric refrigerators

１１．Electric freezers

１２．Space heaters

１３．Gas cooking appliances

１４．Gas water heaters

１５．Oil water heaters

１６．Electric toilet seats

１７．Vending machines

１８．Transformers

１９．Electric rice cookers

２０．Microwave ovens

２１．DVD recorders

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(1) Target standard value (standard energy consumption efficiency):It is product’s annual energy consumption, expressed as energy consumption efficiency. Taking the best annual energy consumption (kWh/year) as a base, target standard values are decided with an allowance for technological improvement.

(2) Category:For TV sets, products are classified by display device (CRT, LCD, or plasma), aspect ratio, number of pixels, TV receiver size, with/without DVD play function, and other additional functions.

(3) Target fiscal year:For CRT TV sets, the target fiscal year is FY 2003 and every fiscal year after that (the standard was developed in FY 1999).For LCD and plasma TV sets, the target fiscal year is FY 2008 and every fiscal year after that (the standard was developed in FY 2005).

(4) Method for evaluation of achievement:Achievement is judged based on a weighted average for each category per manufacturers (vendors).

(5) Measurement method:Measurement method which takes into account hours of use based on the actual status is adopted.

(6) Display:Product’s annual energy consumption is required to be displayed in catalogs, on product bodies, etc.

What is Top Runner Program? (Example: TV Sets)What is Top Runner Program? (Example: TV Sets)

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●●●●：：：：Energy consumption efficiency of current products

↑↑↑↑Relational expression 1

←←←←Target standard value (solid line)

←←←←Relational expression 2

One category One Category

Range of fundamental indicators for setting relational expressions

Fundamental indicators

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Effect of Top Runner ProgramEffect of Top Runner Program

テレビジョン受信機（ブラウン管）（ｋWh/ 年）

140

104

1997年度

2004年度

エアコン（ＣＯＰ）

3.01

5.05

1997年度

2004年度

電気冷蔵庫（ｋWh/ 年）

647.3

290.3

1998年度

2004年度

自動販売機（ｋWh/ 年）

2617

1642

1998年度

2005年度

当初改善想定率：16.4％




● 6 years has passed since the introduction of Top Runner standards; and, TV sets, air conditioners (room AC), electric refrigerators, etc. reached their target fiscal years respectively.

● Due to the efforts made by manufacturers (vendors), products’ efficiency has improved more than the legal standards, which means that efficiency improvement above the initial expectation was achieved.

● 6 years has passed since the introduction of Top Runner standards; and, TV sets, air conditioners (room AC), electric refrigerators, etc. reached their target fiscal years respectively.

● Due to the efforts made by manufacturers (vendors), products’ efficiency has improved more than the legal standards, which means that efficiency improvement above the initial expectation was achieved.

FY 1997

FY 2004

FY 1998

FY 2004

FY 1997

FY 2004

FY 1998

FY 2005

TV sets (CRT) (kWh/year)

Electric refrigerators (kWh/year)

Air conditioners (COP)

Vending machines (kWh/year)

Initially-estimated improvement rate: 16.4%




Improvement rate: 25.7 %




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Air conditioners: for non-ducted and wall-mounted type, cooling capacity of 4.0 kW or below○Evaluation of the target standard values in 2004 freezing year (2003 Oct through 2004 Sept)

• Weighted average of COP : 3.01 (’97 freezing year ) → 5.05 (’04 freezing year), improved by 67.8%○Establishment of new target standard values for FY 2010

• Revision of energy consumption efficiency and measuring methodsAverage cooling/heating COP→ APF (Annual Performance Factor), in which occurrence hours of outside air temperature during

cooling/heating periods and evaluation of efficiency along with performance change of inverters are taken into consideration, and the measuring method based on APF (JIS C 9612:2005) are adopted.

• Weighted average AFP : 4.9 (FY’05 actual) → 6.0 (FY 2010 target), improved by 22.4% (estimation)

Revision of Top Runner StandardsRevision of Top Runner Standards

Electric refrigerators: for each category by direct cooling (natural convection) / indirect cooling (forced convection), capacity, and type of doors○Evaluation of the target standard values in FY 2004

• Weighted average of energy consumption efficiency : 647.3 kWh/y (‘98) → 290.3 kWh/y (’04), improved by 55.2 %

○Establishment of new target standard values for FY 2010• Revision of energy consumption efficiency and measuring methods

→Measuring methods are revised so that ambient temperature, adjustment of inside temperature, installation condition, etc are set close to the actual status of use. JIS C 9801:2006 is adopted.

• Weighted average of energy consumption efficiency : 572 kWh/y (FY’05 actual) → 452 kWh/y (FY 2010 target), improved by 21 % (estimation)

● For products which reach their target fiscal years, new target standard values are set. In addition, classification of products and measuring methods are also reviewed if necessary.

● For products which reach their target fiscal years, new target standard values are set. In addition, classification of products and measuring methods are also reviewed if necessary.

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3. Provision of Information by Retailers on Energy Saving

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Importance of the Role played by Appliance RetailersImportance of the Role played by Appliance Retailers

● Even though energy efficient products are manufactured, their energy saving effects will not be exercised, unless consumers purchase them.

● Increasing consumers’ awareness about energy saving, popularization of energy efficient products by means of accurately providing needed information is required. (The ratio of consumers interested in energy saving is at high level such as 93.3%.)

● Even though energy efficient products are manufactured, their energy saving effects will not be exercised, unless consumers purchase them.

● Increasing consumers’ awareness about energy saving, popularization of energy efficient products by means of accurately providing needed information is required. (The ratio of consumers interested in energy saving is at high level such as 93.3%.)

Total

1919 response

Interested at some level 62.7%

Very interested 62.7%

No response 0.3%

No opinion 0.3%

No interest 0.4%

Little interested 5.7%

Source: National Livelihood Monitoring Research (FY 2005)

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省エネラベリング制度認知度

11.5%

28.2%60.3%

知っていた聞いたことがある知らなかった

製品選択時の省エネラベルの有効度

20.2%0.3%4.9%

74.6%

非常に役に立った

ある程度は役に立ったあまり役に立たなかったぜんぜん役に立たなかった

49.20%

38.00%

37.00%

25.40%

19.40%

販売店店頭の商品表示メーカーの製品カタログ販売店のチラシ・パンフレット

新聞広告・記事

省エネ性能カタログ

Importance of the Role played by Appliance RetailersImportance of the Role played by Appliance Retailers

● 94.8% of people who recognize Energy-Saving Label replies that the label was useful.

● Recognition rate for Energy-Saving Label is 39.7%. Further promotion is needed.

● Among media for Energy-Saving Label being recognized, information from retailers is the highest. Therefore, provision of information by retailers, who have direct contact with consumers, is essential.

● 94.8% of people who recognize Energy-Saving Label replies that the label was useful.

● Recognition rate for Energy-Saving Label is 39.7%. Further promotion is needed.

● Among media for Energy-Saving Label being recognized, information from retailers is the highest. Therefore, provision of information by retailers, who have direct contact with consumers, is essential.

Effectiveness of Energy-Saving Label at the time of Product Selection

Very useful

Useful at some level

Not much useful

Not useful at all

Recognition of Energy-Saving Labeling Program

Have known already

Have heard before

Never heard

Product description at retail shops

Product catalogs by manufacturers

Fliers and brochures of retail shops

Newspaper ads and articles

Energy Efficiency Performance Catalog

Source:

Survey Report on Penetration of Energy-Saving Labeling Program (FY 2005)

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EnergyEnergy--Saving Labeling ProgramSaving Labeling Program

Display Examples of EnergyDisplay Examples of Energy--Saving LabelsSaving Labels

○As of April 2006, Energy-Saving Labeling Program has 13 target products: air conditioners, electric refrigerators, electric freezers, fluorescent lamps, TV sets, space heaters, gas cooking appliances, gas water heaters, oil water heaters, electric toilet seats, computers, magnetic disk units, and transformers.

目標年度２００６年度

省エネ基準達成率省エネ基準達成率省エネ基準達成率省エネ基準達成率

108108108108％％％％年間消費電力量年間消費電力量年間消費電力量年間消費電力量

175kWh/175kWh/175kWh/175kWh/ 年年年年目標年度２００６年度



175kWh/175kWh/175kWh/175kWh/ 年年年年







(Product catalog by manufacturers)

● Energy-Saving Labeling Program was started in Year 2000. The purpose of this program is to promote popularization of highly energy efficient products, by means of providing information to consumers on their energy efficient performance.

● Although it is a voluntary program based on JIS standards, Energy-Saving Labels are actively utilized in product catalogs by manufacturers and point-of-purchase displays at retail stores.

● Energy-Saving Labeling Program was started in Year 2000. The purpose of this program is to promote popularization of highly energy efficient products, by means of providing information to consumers on their energy efficient performance.

● Although it is a voluntary program based on JIS standards, Energy-Saving Labels are actively utilized in product catalogs by manufacturers and point-of-purchase displays at retail stores.

Target fiscal year

Energy conservation standard achievement percentage

Annual energy consumption

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Labeling Program for Appliance RetailersLabeling Program for Appliance Retailers

○Magnetic disk units

○Computers

○○○TV sets

○○Electric toilet seats

○○Fluorescent lamps

○○Electric freezers

○○○Electric refrigerators

○○○Air conditioners

Uniform Energy Saving Label (*)

Expected annual electricity bill

Energy-Saving Labeling Program

Products

* Energy-Saving Label, electricity bill and energy saving information based on a multistage rating system are provided in a uniform fashion, as Uniform Energy Saving Label.

○Due to be applied

DVD

○VCR


Microwave ovens


Electric rice cookers

○Transformers

○(Fuel usage)

○Oil water heaters

○(Fuel usage)

○Gas water heaters

○(Fuel usage)

○Gas cooking appliances

○Space heaters

Uniform Energy Saving Label (*)

Expected annual electricity bill

Energy-Saving Labeling Program

Products

● In order to promote further positive purchase of energy efficient products among consumers, a labeling program for retailers regarding an easily-understandable label on performance was introduced.

● In the revised Energy Conservation Law that went into effect in April 2006, obligation of retailers to make efforts for information provision was included. The program was officially launched in October 2006.

● In order to promote further positive purchase of energy efficient products among consumers, a labeling program for retailers regarding an easily-understandable label on performance was introduced.

● In the revised Energy Conservation Law that went into effect in April 2006, obligation of retailers to make efforts for information provision was included. The program was officially launched in October 2006.

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Uniform Energy Saving LabelUniform Energy Saving Label

Uniform Energy Saving Label

[Multistage rating system]• Energy saving performance of a product is rated according to 5-level criteria. From the best performance to the worst, products in the market are expressed as from 5-star to 1-star. • In order to clarify how many stars are given to products meeting Top Runner standards, arrows are displayed under the stars to show a borderline of 100% achievement of the standards.

[Energy-Saving Labeling Program]• Green symbol is for products meeting Top Runner standards, and orange symbol is for ones failing to meet the standards. • Top Runner standard achievement percentage and energy consumption efficiency (e.g. annual energy consumption) are also displayed.

[Expected annual electricity bill]• Expected annual electricity bill is included, in order to make energy consumption efficiency (e.g. annual energy consumption) easily understood.

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Use of Uniform Energy Saving LabelUse of Uniform Energy Saving Label

Energy Conservation Center, Japan

• Running a web site where the label can be printed out.

Manufacturers and importers

• Cooperation in providing product data

Retailers

• Printing out of the label

• Attaching the label to relevant products

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Energy Efficient Products Information WebsiteEnergy Efficient Products Information Website

● With the use of a database, products are listed in terms of energy saving performance. The lists are available for public review.

● Uniform Energy Saving Label for relevant products is also available at this website for print out.

● With the use of a database, products are listed in terms of energy saving performance. The lists are available for public review.

● Uniform Energy Saving Label for relevant products is also available at this website for print out.

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Revision of Multistage Rating StandardsRevision of Multistage Rating Standards

１★ ２★ ３★ ４★ ５★

Ｘ年度Ｘ年度＋年

効率改善

● If the multistage rating standards are rigid, it is predicted that the whole distribution is biased toward the better, because of efficiency improvement resulting from model changes. For this reason, the standards shall be revised periodically.

● A research shall be conducted annually. If it finds that the ratio of products meeting Top Runner standards increases by 30 % or more compared to the status at the development of the standards, the multistage rating standards shall be revised.

● Revision of multistage rating standards shall take place on April 1st annually.

● If the multistage rating standards are rigid, it is predicted that the whole distribution is biased toward the better, because of efficiency improvement resulting from model changes. For this reason, the standards shall be revised periodically.

● A research shall be conducted annually. If it finds that the ratio of products meeting Top Runner standards increases by 30 % or more compared to the status at the development of the standards, the multistage rating standards shall be revised.

● Revision of multistage rating standards shall take place on April 1st annually.

Fiscal year X Fiscal year X + α year

Efficiency improvement

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Expected Annual Electricity Bill and Expected Annual Fuel UseExpected Annual Electricity Bill and Expected Annual Fuel Use

● In the labeling program for retailers, expected annual electricity bill or expected annual fuel use shall be displayed for products, including target products of Uniform Energy Saving Label.

● When displaying the information, prerequisites for the calculation shall be described in brochures, posters, and/or orally described by store staff at retail shops.

● In the labeling program for retailers, expected annual electricity bill or expected annual fuel use shall be displayed for products, including target products of Uniform Energy Saving Label.

● When displaying the information, prerequisites for the calculation shall be described in brochures, posters, and/or orally described by store staff at retail shops.

<Examples of Prerequisites>

[Electric refrigerator]

Expected annual electricity bill is obtained by multiplying annual energy consumption (kWh/year) by 22 (yen/kWh). This annual energy consumption is calculated based on the average actual status of use (ambient temperature; 30 ºC and 15 ºC, opening/closing of doors: 35 times/day, etc.). The expected annual electricity bill may vary depending on your status of use, power company, etc.

[Gas water heater]

Expected annual fuel use is calculated assuming a family of 3 as a standard; therefore, it may vary depending on number of your family members, etc. Upon the calculation, it is assumed that feed-water temperature is annual average 15 ºC, and supply-hot-water temperature is converted to 40 ºC.

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4. Promotion of Efforts by Retailers

(E-Shop)

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○Eligible outlets

Any appliance outlets, whose sales of appliances accounts for 50% or more of the total sales.

○ “Outlets that Excel at Promoting Energy-EfficientProducts” are selected every fiscal year and published along with a ranking list. Awards such as “Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award” and “Minister of Environment Award” were established in FY 2004.

○ The excellent outlets are allowed to display the logo.

Logo of Outlet that Excel at Logo of Outlet that Excel at Promoting EnergyPromoting Energy--Efficient Efficient

ProductsProductsExpanded in FY Expanded in FY

20052005

Program for Outlets that Excel at Promoting EnergyProgram for Outlets that Excel at Promoting Energy--Efficient Products Efficient Products (Overview)(Overview)

● For promotion of popularization of energy efficient products, measures for “retailers” who act as go-betweens for manufacturers and consumers are vital.

● This program acclaims retailers who actively promote sales of energy efficient products and who provide relevant information on energy saving.

● “Energy Efficiency Product Retailer Assessment Program” has been implemented since FY 2003.

● For promotion of popularization of energy efficient products, measures for “retailers” who act as go-betweens for manufacturers and consumers are vital.

● This program acclaims retailers who actively promote sales of energy efficient products and who provide relevant information on energy saving.

● “Energy Efficiency Product Retailer Assessment Program” has been implemented since FY 2003.

• Large-scale (800 m2 and over) mass sales appliance outlets, whose sales of appliances accounts for 50% or more of the total sales.

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7 March 2007 ECCJProgram for Outlets that Excel at Promoting EnergyProgram for Outlets that Excel at Promoting Energy--Efficient Products Efficient Products (Number of approved excellent outlets)(Number of approved excellent outlets)

150 outletsNumber of approvals

469 outletsNumber of applicationsFY 2006







● In FY 2006, 150 outlets were selected for “Outlets that Excel at Promoting Energy-Efficiency Products”.

● Over 400 outlets strive and apply for this program every year.

● In FY 2006, 150 outlets were selected for “Outlets that Excel at Promoting Energy-Efficiency Products”.

● Over 400 outlets strive and apply for this program every year.

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7 March 2007 ECCJProgram for Outlets that Excel at Promoting EnergyProgram for Outlets that Excel at Promoting Energy--Efficient Products Efficient Products (Efforts by approved outlets: example 1)(Efforts by approved outlets: example 1)

● Making use of the exclusive logo, “outlets that excel at promoting energy-efficient products”publicize themselves as outlets promoting energy saving.

● At the same time, these outlets produce their original explanatory materials and provide information to consumers on energy saving features of products.



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4. Promotion of Popularization of Energy Efficient Products

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Positive Growth Cycle in Popularization of Energy Efficient Products

Consumers

RetailersManufacturers

● By providing relevant information to consumers, encourage them to select energy efficient products.

● Popularization of energy efficient products will act as incentives for development of further energy efficient products.

● By providing relevant information to consumers, encourage them to select energy efficient products.

● Popularization of energy efficient products will act as incentives for development of further energy efficient products.

Increased awareness on energy saving

Increased sales of energy efficient products

→ Promotion of development of energy efficient products

Purchase of energy efficient products

Provision of products and information

Sales of energy efficient products with provision of relevant information

Competitive development of energy efficient products Provision of products

and information

Development of rules for provision of information on energy saving

Improvement of performance and promotion of competition resulting from Top Runner program

Promotion of efforts resulting from the excellent outlet approval program

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