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The Energy Conservation Center,JapanECCJ)May 27, 2002 Energy Star Program Implementation in Japan

TopicsImplementation of Energy Star programTasks of ECCJWeb sitePublic relations activitiesBrochures and postersExhibitionSurveyPenetrationCurrent statusRemoval from the product listTop runner program ,Energy-saving labeling program and another program

Registration procedureDesignated application forms for company registration and product registration should be submitted to METI to participate in this program.ECCJ is assigned to conduct its related tasks of the program and number of activities by METI.The role of the industry associations in this programThe industry associations provide their technical observations concerning the products.The industry associations have discussions on amendments to the specifications. Implementation Procedure of Energy Star Program in JapanJEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) JBMIA (Japan Business Machine and Information Industries Association = former JBMA)CIAJ (Communications and Industry network Association of Japan)

A. Public Relations Accepting manufacturers registration and publishing the list of company names and their products through Internet. Dissemination and promotion of the Energy Star logo utilizing brochures, posters,newspapers, and magazines.

B. Surveys Field survey on labeling and description for products and brochure. Survey of market shares (penetration rate) of Energy Star-compliant products. Various surveys aiming at expanding the program to include energy-efficient guidelines for more products besides office equipment: specifically, surveys related to the stock and energy intensity or energy efficiency of some productsC. Collecting Information and its Analysis Collecting and analyzing data and information on labeling programs and technologies in countries abroad.

Tasks of ECCJ

METI(Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)Registered companyProduct application paperECCJ1. Input data (MS-Access)2.3. Publicizing on ECCJ Web site4. Web visitors can search by wildcard matching the products listPC(Input data)Web ServerProcedure of registration products transferCGI (Common Gateway Interface)is used for our Web site.Submitting

List of registered manufacturers and model names (http://www.eccj.or.jp/ene-star/english/search/products.html)CGI (Common Gateway Interface) is used for our Web site.How to search for registered products Select one product among the 8 office equipment productsSelect brand name of the productSelect the year of the registered productVisitors may combine and type in all of the information above. Visitors may search by wildcard matching brand and model names - they can obtain the model list by typing in only the part of the name.

Product Search on Web site

Procedure of Computer Series Registration When registering a product that has various numbers of models (e.g., BTO (Build to Order), Customized PC), it is inconvenient to make an application for each model, as so many combinations will occur depending on its system configuration. To avert the inconvenience, a manufacturer is advised to register one name of the basic model as a series name for the series registration. The series registration started in 2000.A set of materials to be submitted:b.Compliant Condition (Used in ECCJ Web site)c. Detailed Compliant Models Data (Used under the management of ECCJ)Attach series at the end of the name of the model. A registered company may register the whole series with one name, or may group the whole series into several names based on the product configuration. (e.g., capacity and combinations of HD and memory, or other specifications). Needed in both paper and digital formats (in a Ms-word format). Submit a form filled with the products compliant condition, attached with a. Registration form. The documents will be inserted into the Web site. All detailed models data of Energy Star Compliant Models shall be submitted to ECCJ (e.g., in a Ms-Excel format). The data will be transformed to a MS-Access format by ECCJ to retain as searchable data. Series now registered: 10 registered companies 600 series models 1 million detailed modelsa. Registration Form(Used for general product application)

Public Relations Dissemination and promotion of the Energy Star logo utilizing brochures, posters, newspapers, and magazines (e.g. achievement for year 2001 )Distributing 32,000 copies of brochures to 21,000 sites and 5,700 copies of posters to 5,300 sites, including public offices, schools, and companies Advertising in 8 newspapers, 13 specialized magazines, and posters in trains

Public ActivitiesBrochureNewspaperPoster

Energy Star Program in ENEX ENEX Energy and Environment Exhibition is a comprehensive exhibition held under the theme of "Energy Conservation and New Energies enriching Daily Life.This is hosted by ECCJ and NEDO once a year.The 26th ENEX was held in February 2002 at two sites: in Tokyo and Osaka. We had 60,000 visitors over six days.Energy Star-compliant products are exhibited with metering devices to indicate current power consumption for the promotion of Energy Star compliant products.

ENEX Energy and Environment Exhibition Smart Life exhibition of ECCJ Energy-saving lecture Association of gas Energy-save Labeling for home appliancesNew energy saving automobile

Metering device to indicate current power consumptionEnergy Star-compliant products are exhibited

Cumulative Number of Energy-Star Product Models registered in Japan (As of March 2002)During the past six years, registered models of seven equipment products together number over 15,000.The program currently has about 100 registered companies. Number of modelsComputersMonitorsPrintersFax MachinesCopiersScannersMultifunction Devices40565827131521Number of registered companies

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92%40FY1995 FY1998 COMPUTERS98%31MONITORS96%66PRINTERS24%14FAX MACHINES75%38COPIERS49%N/A (*2) MULTI-FUNCTION DEVICES21%SCANNERSFY1995 FY1998 FY1995 FY1998 FY1995 FY1998 FY1995 FY1998 FY1995 FY1998 FY1995 FY1998 The Market Share of Energy Star-compliant Products in Japan(*1) The market shares (penetration rate) is the ratio of Energy Star-compliant products out of all products manufactured by the registered companies,covering only the previous years of the survey. The data are obtained through surveys conducted by ECCJ in FY1996 and FY1999.(*2) Multi-function Devices and Scanners have been covered since February 1999.N/A (*2)

Procedure to remove product model names from the Web site (1)1. Listing of the target models ECCJ makes a list of models that have been on the Web site for more than four years and presents it to the industry associations and non-member registered companies.2. Distribution of the list The industry associations distribute the list to the respective member companies.3. Selection of specific models to be removed Each registered company checks the list and selects the specific models to be removed, and reports to the industry associations.

Procedure to remove product model names from the Web site (2)4. Submission of the model names to be removed The industry associations collect the lists from respective member companies and submit them to ECCJ. (Non-member companies submit them directly to ECCJ.)5. Removal of models from the Web site ECCJ removes the models from the Web site, not from its original database, in accordance with the submitted list.6. Recounting of the official number of registered models The official number of the models that ECCJ announces to the public is the number of the models listed on the Web site. The removed models from the Web site are no longer counted.

Overview of Energy Conservation LawEnergy Conservation LawRevised: June 1998 Enforced: April 1999Industrial sectorResidential / Commercial sectorTop Runner ProgramsTransportation sectorNew Information Guidelines for Energy Management 1st class designated energy management factoriesEnergy Labeling ProgramAdvanced DSMImplementation Method 1st class designated energy management factories 2nd class designated energy management factoriesTop Runner Programs Electric home appliances (5 Items)Key PointRevised: June 1998 Enforced: April 1999

Top Runner Program Target level : Highest efficient level in the market (Previous targets were based on the average efficient level in the market) Categorization: Targets are set by product groups in which the same targets can be pursued. Target period : in 412 years Evaluation : Weight average of shipped products

Additional product items of Top Runner ProgramEnergy efficiency effect vs base yearAir conditioners(for use in both cooling and heating)Television receiversVideo cassette recordersFluorescent lamp luminariesCopiersComputersMagnetic disk drivesGasoline-fueled passenger carsGasoline-fueled trucksDiesel-powered passenger carsElectric refrigeratorsElectric freezersTarget year200420052003200520052005200620102010200520052004(partially 2007)63% vs 9717% vs 9759% vs 9717% vs 9730% vs 9783% vs 9778% vs 9723% vs 9513% vs 9515% vs 95 7% vs 9530% vs 98Diesel-powered trucksCurrent 12 Product ItemsAdditional 8 product ItemsOil burning space heaterGas cooking applianceGas water heaterOil burning water heater and boilerElectric toilet seat Gas space heaterItemsVending machine Transformer Voluntary labeling programSaving 1.2Mkl crude oil (2.9Mt-CO2)by expanding Top Runner items

Additional product items of Top Runner Program

Appliance

Gas space heater

Oil burning space heater

Gas cooking appliance

Gas water heater

Scope

Space heaters that use gas as fuel.

Space heaters that use oil as fuel.

Cooking appliances for home use that use gas as fuel.

Water heaters for home use that use gas as fuel.

Target year

2006

2006

2006

2006

Energy saving effect (Note)

The energy consumption efficiency will be improved in the target year by approximately 1.4% from the value achieved in 2000.




Appliance

Oil burning water heater and boiler

Electric toilet seat

Vending machine

Transformer

Scope

Water heaters and boilers for home use that use oil as fuel.

Electric toilet seats (warming seats and warm water washing seats).

Vending machines for canned and bottled beverages with refrigerating and heating functions.

Transformers for high-voltage power supply.

Target year

2006

2006

2005

1. Oil-filled power transformers: 2006

2. Mold power transformers: 2007

Energy saving effect (Note)





(Note) The energy saving effect is the weighted average based on the actual delivery percentage.

Top Runner Program and Items Subject to LabelingAir conditioners(for use in both cooling and heating)Television receiversVideo cassette recordersFluorescent lamp luminariesCopiersComputersMagnetic disk drivesGasoline-fueled passenger carsGasoline-fueled trucksDiesel-powered passenger carsElectric refrigeratorsTarget yearEnergy efficiency effect200420032003200520052005200620102010200520052004(partially 2007)63%16%59%17%30%83%78%23%13%15%7%30%Diesel-powered trucksProduct categories under Top Runner ProgramEnergy-saving Labeling ProgramAir conditionersTelevision receiversFluorescent lamp luminariesElectric refrigeratorsLabeling indicationsNoteElectric freezersIndication of the target achievement rate

JIS Examination Committee

JIS stipulation5 ItemsItems2003

Under the current Energy Efficiency Law in Japan, manufacturers are obligated to display the information of a product, such as product name, model name, energy efficiency rate, and power consumption for the designated products. The objective is to help consumers readily compare and choose energy efficient products when purchasing. Energy-saving Labeling Program, which has been implemented since August in 2000, serves as a complement to the obligation under the Law. It is introduced as a tool for consumers to actually make a relative comparison of the energy efficiency of the products.This program has covered only home electronic appliances. Electric appliances for business use are not covered, because, in most companies, a purchasing administration department whose staffs have expertise in energy efficiency is assigned to choose and purchase energy efficient products.Currently, Energysaving Labeling Program is promoted as a voluntary program based on JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards). Japanese government will consider expanding Top Runner program in accordance with additional product items.Overview of Energy-saving Labeling Program

Method of Energy-Saving Labeling Program Method 1 Method 2 LogoAchievement rate of energy efficiency standards 91%Annual power consumption kWh/yearTarget year Target year Achievement rate of energy efficiency standards Energy consumption efficiencyTarget yearAchievement rate of energy efficiency standards 107% Logo Target year Energy efficiency standard Energy consumption efficiency* The label size differs depending on the space available for indication.Annual power consumption kWh /yearLabeling Method

Specific Method for Energy-Saving Labeling Achievement rate of energy efficiency Television receivers, Electric refrigerators, freezersEnergy efficiency standards Energy efficiency Method 1 Method 2 Air conditioners, Fluorescent lamp luminariesEnergy efficiency standards Energy efficiency(kWh / year)(COP, lm/W)

Energy Conservation Law This law obligates those involved in the manufacture and import of energy-consuming equipment to improve the equipments energy efficiency. The target products Air conditioners, Televisions, VCRs, Refrigerators, Freezers, Fluorescent lamp luminaries, Copiers, Computers, Magnetic disk units, Gasoline-fueled passenger cars, Gasoline-fueled freight vehicles, Diesel-fueled passenger cars, Diesel-fueled freight vehicles.Energy Saving-Labeling Program This is a program that displays on labels the degree to which home electric appliances have reached energy saving standards stipulated by the Energy Conservation Law. The target products Air conditioners, Fluorescent lamp luminaries, Televisions,Refrigerators, Freezers.International Energy Star ProgramThe target products Computers, Monitors, Printers, Fax machines, Copiers, Multifunction Devices, Scanners.Law on Promoting Green Purchasing This law stipulates basic items for encouraging the national government and independent administrative organizations to purchase products (eco-friendly goods) that are beneficial in reducing the burden on our environment. The target products (101 products in total of 14 items)

Various programs related to energy-saving in electrical appliances and office equipment in JapanEnergy-saving Label

Eco Mark ProgramThe Japan Environment Association, under the direction of Japanese Ministry of the Environment, is conducting this projectin order to achieve the diffusion and education of products that protect the environment. The mark is labeled on products recognized as being environment-friendly. The target products (68 items)In addition to office equipment (computers (including monitors),printers, copiers), there are 65 other recognized products varieties(home appliances are not included in this category)Eco MarkInternational Energy Star LogoItemsPapersOffice equipmentHome appliancesIlluminationAutomobilesSpecified products for purchaseData paper,Printing paper,Hygiene paper(toilet paper)Computers,Printers,Fax machines,Copiers,etc.Refrigerators,Air conditioners,Televisions,VCRsFluorescent lamp luminaries,Fluorescent light bulbsNatural gas vehicles,Hybrid vehicles,etc.Nine other items in addition to the above.

Electric products and the application of the various standardsTelevisionFreezersVCRsRefrigeratorsFluorescent lamp luminariesComputersMagnetic disk unitsMonitorsPrintersFax machinesCopiersStandard copiersProduct ItemsBraun tubesLiquid crystal display televisionsEnergy Conservation LawLarge-format copiers, Multifunction Devices, Digital copiersScannersEnergy-saving Labeling ProgramAir conditionersInternational Energy Star ProgramLaw on Promoting Green PurchasingEco Mark ProgramHome electric appliancesOffice equipmentThe round mark( ) in the chart indicates equipment that conforms to standards of power consumption. (The information in the parentheses indicates the name of the standards that forms the basis of judgment. Energy Star is an abbreviation for International Energy Star Program.)

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Registration procedure Designated application forms for company registration and product registration should be submitted to METI to participate in this program.ECCJ is assigned to conduct its related tasks of the program and number of activities by METI.The role of the industry associations in this programThere are 3 main industry association related to Energy Star program in Japan. JEITA, JBMIA, CIAJThe industry associations provide their technical observations concerning the products.The industry associations have discussions on amendments to the specifications.

Public Relations are main activity for ECCJ.Promotion of Energy Star products utilizing brochures, posters, newspapers, and specialized magazines.

We also conducted various surveys. For examples, field survey on labeling and description and advertising brochure.

And collecting information and analysis for making decision of Energy conservation policy of METI. This is procedure of registration products in Japan.First, registered company submit product application form (paper) to METI.METI transfer these application forms to ECCJ.And ECCJ input data and make database. This database made by MS-Access. After that, this input data is transferred to web server, and publicizing on ECCJ Web site.

This is our Web site explanation.We can search product list of registered companies, model names and main spec information.CGI program is used for search function.Web visitors search by wildcard matching brand and model names - they can obtain the model list by typing in only the part of the name.

Next topics is Procedure of Computer Series Registration.We conducted series registration for computer.

We have main several exhibition related to Energy Star program.For example, Business show, Exhibition related to IT equipment hosted by industry association, and ENEX. This is Cumulative Number of Energy-Star Product Models registered in Japan.As you see, large number(approximately 15,000) of products are registered in Japan.and 100companies registered. The right side table indicates that number of registered companies in respective product.

The market shares (penetration rate) is the ratio of Energy Star-compliant products out of all products manufactured by the registered companies, covering only the previous years of the survey. The data are obtained through surveys conducted by ECCJ in FY1996 and FY1999.Next Topic is Energy Conservation Law.This law is applied to 3 sectors.Top runner program is applied to 2 sectors,which are Residential and Commercial sector, and transportation sector.And to achieve the target of the law,for example we use energy labeling program.

This is characteristics of Top Runner program.Target level : Highest efficient level in the market.Categorization: Targets are set by product groups in which the same targets can be pursued.Target period : in 412 yearsEvaluation : Weight average of shipped products We have 12 product targets so far. To strengthen national energy conservation policy, discussions were made in Japan.We concluded to add 8 products items to Top Runner program. It has just been made public.These are 8 additional product items.Gas space heaterBy this expansion, we expect to Save 1.2Mkl crude oil (thus 2.9Mt-CO2).

This is overview of additional product items.Scope, target year, and energy saving effect are presented in respective products.

Now we have 12 products in Top Runner program.And 5 items of home appliance are applied to Energy-saving program. This is method for Energy-saving labeling program. Orange logo means that the product dose not achieve the target of Top Runner program.

Green logo means that the product achieve the target of this program.

This slide show that calculation method on achievement rate of energy efficiency. Calculation method depends on respective product characteristics.

Left side 3 programs are administered under METI.Right side 2 programs are administered under Ministry of Environment. This table indicates that electric products and the application of these 5 main program standards.As you see, most home electric appliances are applied to Energy conservation law.Most office equipment products are applied to Energy Star program.Almost all equipment products are applied to Law on promoting green purchasing.Eco Mark program has most office equipment products, but are not at all applied to home electric appliances.

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