New Support System Establishment
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced the establishment of new support systems for improving energy efficiency performance of housing and buildings. This represents important policy measures responding to decarbonization promotion in the construction sector and strengthening of energy efficiency standards.
Background and Purpose of Support Systems
Energy efficiency standards strengthening: Supporting compliance with performance standards accompanying revisions to the Building Energy Efficiency Act Decarbonization promotion: Climate change measures through CO2 emission reduction from the construction sector Technology diffusion: Promoting diffusion of energy-efficient technologies such as high-efficiency equipment and insulation materials
Support Targets and Content
Target buildings: New construction and renovation work for housing, offices, stores, and other buildings Supported technologies: Insulation performance improvement, high-efficiency air conditioning, LED lighting, solar power generation, etc. Support methods: Various support measures including subsidies, tax incentives, and financing systems
Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Effects
Energy consumption reduction: Reducing electricity and gas consumption during building operation Greenhouse gas reduction: Significant CO2 emission reduction in the construction sector Economic effects: Market expansion and economic revitalization of energy-efficient industries and technologies
System Significance and Effects
International commitment achievement: Contributing to Paris Agreement and 2050 carbon neutrality targets Industrial competitiveness: Strengthening international competitiveness of Japan's energy efficiency and environmental technologies Quality of life: Realizing comfortable living and working environments with low environmental impact
This system represents important policy that will strongly promote decarbonization in the construction sector and play a crucial role in building sustainable social infrastructure.