Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Press Releases and Related Information

• 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)
• Opening Ceremony of Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R) Held with Prime Minister Abe and METI Minister Kajiyama (March 9, 2020)
• World’s Largest-Class Hydrogen Producing Base Using Renewable Energy to Start in Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture (February 13, 2020)
• "10 Recommendations for Eco-Driving" Revised (January 27, 2020)
• Cabinet Decision on the Cabinet Order for the Partial Revision of the Order for Enforcement of the Act on the Rational Use of Energy (January 21, 2020)
• Cybersecurity Guidelines for Energy Resource Aggregation Business Revised (December 27, 2019)
• The 13th Japan-China Energy Efficiency and Environment Forum Held (Summary of the Results) (December 9, 2019)
• The 13th Japan-China Energy Conservation and Environment Forum to be Held (November 12, 2019)
• Meeting of the G20 Transport Task Group to be Held (October 25, 2019)
• Key Technologies Shown in Energy Efficiency Technology Strategy 2016 Revised (July 18, 2019)
• Report on New Fuel Efficiency Standards for Passenger Vehicles Compiled (June 25, 2019)
• New Value of Fuel Efficiency Standards for Passenger Vehicles and Other Targets Presented (June 3, 2019)
• Results Compiled for the Electricity Supply and Demand for the Winter of FY2018 as well as Outlook and Measures for Electricity Supply and Demand for the Summer of FY2019 (April 26, 2019)
• New Energy Conservation Standards for Lighting Equipment and Light Bulbs Formulated (April 12, 2019)
• New Energy Conservation Standards for Electronic Computers Formulated (March 29, 2019)
• New Fuel Efficiency Standards for Trucks and Buses Formulated (March 29, 2019)

Division in Charge

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