JAPAN: Plan for Global Warming Countermeasures (Cabinet Decision, May 13, 2016)

Meta Data
Draft: 
No
Revision of previous policy?: 
No
Effective Start Year: 
2016
Scope: 
National
Document Type: 
Plan/Strategy, Other
Economic Sector: 
Energy, Power, Industry, Transport, Building, Multi-Sector, Other
Energy Types: 
All, Power, Renewable, Solar, Other
Issued by: 
Ministry of the Environment
Source: 
Ministry of the Environment (JP)
Ministry of the Environment (EN)
File: 
Plan for Global Warming Countermeasures (EN)
Overall Summary: 
The Plan for Global Warming Countermeasures (Cabinet Decision, May 13, 2016) outlines targets of emissions reduction and removal of GHG, the basic matters on measures to be taken by businesses and the public etc., and policies to be implemented by the National Government and Local Government.
Efficiency
EE standards for appliances: 
Policies and measures in residential sector: [...] Intensive energy management by using Home Energy management system (HEMS), smart meters.
EE lighting and mechanical system standards: 
Policies and measures in commercial and other sectors: [...] Energy-efficient devices ˗ 100% diffusion of high efficient light such as LED by FY2030 on stock base, and improves energy efficiency of equipment by the top runner program. --- Policies and measures in residential sector: Energy-efficient equipment ˗ 100% diffusion of high efficient light such as LED on stock base by FY2030, introduction of 5.3 mil house-use fuel cells by FY2030, improves energy efficiency of equipment by the top-runner program.
EE industry standards: 
Policies and measures in industrial sector: [...] Introduction of highly energy-efficient equipment/devices, and use of Factory Energy Management System (FEMS). --- Intensive energy management by using Building Energy Management System (BEMS) and energy saving diagnostics.
EE building standards: 
Policies and measures in commercial and other sectors: Improvement of energy efficiency performance of buildings ˗ Promotes compliance of energy saving standards for new buildings, energy saving renovation of existing buildings, and promotes Zero Energy Buildings.
EE public awareness/promotional programmes: 
Policies and measures in residential sector: Promotion of nationwide campaigns.
Environment
GHG emissions reduction targets: 
Japan’s GHG emission reductions target: ・Reduction of 26% by FY2030 (25.4% compared to FY2005) ・More than 3.8% reduction by FY2020 compared to FY2005. --- Japan [...] aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 as its long-term goal, while pursuing the global warming countermeasures and the economic growth at the same time.