Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Press Releases and Related Information

• "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)
• State Minister Ejima Attends 6th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency (March 31, 2021)
• "Report on Revision of the Label Display Program for Retailers (Water Heaters and Television Sets)" Compiled (March 26, 2021)
• Report Compiled on New Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Water Heaters (Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters) (March 3, 2021)
• Report on New Energy Efficiency Standards for Television Sets Compiled (February 16, 2021)
• The 14th Japan-China Energy Conservation and Environment Forum Held (Summary of the Results) (December 21, 2020)
• Online Special Event of Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting Held (October 15, 2020)
• “Report on Revision of the Label Display Program for Retailers” Compiled (September 1, 2020)
• Report on New Energy Efficiency Standards for Magnetic Disk Units Compiled (August 20, 2020)
• Report on New Energy Conservation Standards for Gas or Oil Water Heaters Compiled (July 28, 2020)
• Fuel Efficiency Standards for Passenger Vehicles in FY2030 Formulated (March 31, 2020)
• Results Compiled for the Electricity Supply and Demand for the Winter of FY2019 as well as Outlook and Measures for Electricity Supply and Demand for the Summer of FY2020 (May 27, 2020)

Division in Charge

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