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Industrial heat pumps are expected to expand in the use of heat in the mid-temperature range
On November 21, 2023, the Japan Electro-Heat Center (JEC) released the results of a survey on the amount of industrial heat pumps installed in FY2022. READ MORE
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to revise the Basic Policy on Energy Conservation for Buildings next year; presented draft proposal for mandatory compliance
On 8th August, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) presented the proposed revision on “Basic Policy on the Improvement of Energy Consumption Performance of Buildings” based on the revised Energy Conservation Act for Buildings at the Building Environment Subcommittee of the Panel on Infrastructure Development(an advisory body of MLIT). READ MORE
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry held the first Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Senior Officials Meeting; joint formulation of technical standards
On June 24th, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) held the first Senior Officials Meeting of Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) in Indonesia which aims to facilitate the energy transition across Asia lead by the Japanese government. READ MORE