Agency for Natural Resources and EnergyLighting Ceremony for “Green Energy Christmas” and “Green Energy Photo Contest 2012” will be Held-Cast a gentle light on our children’s future-

Renewable natural energy sources including solar, water and wind power have recently come into the spotlight.

Through the initiative, "Green Energy Christmas," METI aims to facilitate the use of green energy for setting the mood for Christmas nationwide.

"Green Energy Christmas" is a program with the aim of encouraging the use of green renewable energies such as solar energy and wind power in business activities and seasonal events taking the opportunity of Christmas. Specifically, METI will have the participants use green power through the purchase of a "Green Energy Certificate (See Appendix 1(PDF:225KB) (in Japanese))."

As a result of this year's publicity, 157 entities (See Appendix 2(PDF:137KB) (in Japanese)) will participate in the program this year (130 entities in FY 2011). During the period, approximately 2.97 million kWh of green energy an equivalent of the monthly power usage of about 9,900 standard households will be consumed.

On November 26, 2012, the lighting ceremony of a unique Christmas tree will be held at the main stage of Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu.

On November 24 and 25, prior to the lighting ceremony, a piece of "Diablock Junior" will be handed out to each child accompanied by a guardian, and they can participate in making the unique Christmas tree at the site.

The Christmas tree made of 15,000 blocks will be around three meters in height. Please enjoy the unique Christmas tree created by children who will take a central role in the future.

Title:

Green Energy Christmas Ceremony
Christmas Lighting Ceremony & Symbol Music Live Show

Date:

Monday, November 26, 2012

Time:

16:30 to 17:20 (Reception begins at 15:45)

Venue:

Main stage at Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu
2-4-9, Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo
*In the event of unfavorable weather conditions, the event will be held at the Center Entrance.

Guest:

Mika Mifune

Live show:

Sonodaband

Access:

Postal code: 135-8614
2-4-9, Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo

3-minute walk from Exit 2 or 7 of Toyosu Station of the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line

5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Toyosu Station of the Yurikamome Line

Parking lot: Free of charge for the first hour and 300 yen for every 30 minutes thereafter

* Media workers who wish to cover the event must submit the FAX form (Appendix 3(PDF:85KB) (in Japanese)) by 18:00 on Thursday, November 22.
To: Green Energy Christmas Ceremony PR Secretariat
FAX: + 81 3-5459-5491

METI will accept photo submissions of facilities participating in "Green Energy Christmas 2012." The photos you send will be posted on our website, and there will be a contest in which winning photographers will receive prizes from sponsors of the event.

Summary of Green Energy Photo Contest 2012

Invitation period:

Saturday, November 24 to Wednesday, December 26

Categories:

(i) Illumination (ii) Smiles

Application procedures:

Send photos of facilities participating in Green Energy Christmas in an e-mail describing the category, the name of photographed facilities, a brief comment, and your nickname

E-mail address:

gep@nef.or.jp

URL:

http://www.enecho.meti.go.jp/saiene/campaign/index.html (in Japanese)

Reference: The Green Energy Photo Contest Winners 2011

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New and Renewable Energy Division, Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy