Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Press Releases and Related Information

• New Energy Efficiency Standards Formulated for Transformers (for Building and Factory) (October 27, 2023)
• "Report Compiled on New Energy Efficiency Standards for Transformers (For building and factory)" (June 15, 2023)
• Ordinances and Public Notices for Enforcement of the Act on Rationalizing Energy Use and Shifting to Non-fossil Energy Promulgated Today (March 31, 2023)
• Cabinet Decision on the Basic Policy on the Rationalizing Use of Energy and Shifting to Non-fossil Energy (March 17, 2023)
• Declaration Form Released for Businesses Agreeing to the Disclosure of Information in the Periodic Report Under the Act Rationalizing Energy Use (March 3, 2023)
• The 16th Japan-China Energy Conservation and Environment Forum Held (Summary of the Results) (February 11, 2023)
• New Energy Efficiency Standards for Insulation Materials (Glass Wool and Extruded Polystyrene Foam) Compiled (October 14, 2022)
• Energy Efficiency Label for Air Conditioners Changed (September 1, 2022)
• Revision of the Window Performance Labeling System to Make Homes More Energy-Efficient in 2030 (June 20, 2022)
• New Energy Efficiency Standards Formulated for Home-use Air Conditioners (May 31, 2022)
• New Energy Efficiency Standards for Sashes and Insulated Glass Compiled (March 10, 2022)
• Report Compiled on New Energy Efficiency Standards for Home-use Air Conditioners (February 8, 2022)
• The 15th Japan-China Energy Conservation and Environment Forum Held (Summary of the Results) (December 27, 2021)
• Developing an International Standard for Energy Efficiency in IT (June 21, 2021)
• New Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Water Heaters (Heat Pump Water Heaters for Home Use) Formulated (May 26, 2021)
• New Energy Efficiency Standards for Television Sets Formulated (May 14, 2021)
• New Energy Efficiency Standards Formulated for Magnetic Disk Units, Gas Water Heaters, and Oil Water Heaters (April 19, 2021)
• Examining Efforts in the Housing and Building Sectors toward Achieving Carbon Neutrality (April 2, 2021)

Division in Charge

Energy Efficiency Division, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy