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2 Jan 2013

Jan 2nd - Japan Green Policy Guidelines draft published


The National Policy Unit have published a draft set of  ‘Green Policy Guidelines’ with five priority areas to reduce Japan's energy consumption to 20% below 2010 levels by 2030. 
The five areas are: 1) maximising deployment of renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, biomass and marine energy); 2) accelerating energy efficiency; 3) progressing electricity supply/demand management through smart communities; 4) promoting storage battery development, and; 5) industrial growth of green materials. The general framework mirrors the green growth strategy announced in July. It does not elucidate fresh or radical details but includes some targets. The GoJ aims to: commercially launch floating offshore wind (currently being tested in Fukushima) by FY2015; build grids in areas suitable for wind power such as Hokkaido and Tohoku to start service by FY2018, and; install Home Energy Management System (HEMS) to all households by 2030. 
By publishing the draft guidelines before the election, the DPJ aims to show that its zero nuclear strategy by the 2030’s is realisable. Decisions on implementation and budgeting will be left to the new post December 16 government. The new government may adjust the guidelines, but promoting renewables and energy efficiency will likely remain key pillars of future energy policy. 

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