Energy Conservation
January 10, 2012
Renewable Energy
Rise in Awareness of Electricity Conservation, Home Solar Power Systems Seen after Earthquake in Japan
Housing Company, part of the Sekisui Chemical Group, released on August 18,...
December 29, 2011
Transportation / Mobility
Japanese Companies to Test New System to Promote Use of Electric-Powered Taxis, Reduce GHGs
Five Japanese companies jointly announced on July 5, 2011, that their experiment...
December 25, 2011
Renewable Energy
Hitachi Zosen Inova AG based in Switzerland Subsidiary Accepts Order to Construct Municipal Energy-from-Waste Plant in UK
Hitachi Zosen Corp. (Hitz), a Japanese company engaged in engineering and manufa...
December 21, 2011
Environmental Technology
Toyota Industries Develops Air-Powered Car
Toyota Industries Corp., one of the Toyota Group companies, announced on Sep...
December 20, 2011
Energy Conservation
Solar Panel Attached to Portable Home Battery Developed
The Replus Division of Access Company, a Japanese company that purchases and reu...
December 14, 2011
Energy Conservation
'Networking for Prevention of Blackouts' Announcing Emergency Level of Power Shortage Proves Effective for Household Electricity Saving
The Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy (LCS), established by the Japanese Sc...
December 10, 2011
Eco-business / Social Venture
Sales of Energy Saving LED Bulb Surge after Earthquake
An energy saving LED bulb dubbed the "Rescue Bulb" is showing a sharp boost ...
December 4, 2011
Eco-business / Social Venture
Japanese Trading Company Develops Eco-Conscious Condo
Marubeni Corp., a major trading company in Japan, announced on July 5, 2011, the...
December 3, 2011
Climate Change
'No My Car Week' Reduces 22.4 Tons of CO2 in Japanese City
The city of Kashiwazaki in northwest Japan implemented a "No My Car Week" from J...
November 27, 2011
Energy Conservation
Low Rate Category for Low Wattage Lighting to Boost Use of LED Street Lights
Ten Japanese electric power companies (see Note) announced on September 12,...
November 24, 2011
Energy Conservation
TMG Stipulates Renovation of Tokyo-Owned Facilities with Top Level Energy Efficiency Standards
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) announced on July 28, 2011, that it has ...
November 21, 2011
Transportation / Mobility
EV Car Sharing and Rental Car Home-Delivery Services Offered at Newly Built Condominium
Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co., a major Japanese real estate developer, announce...
November 1, 2011
Energy Conservation
Energy Saving Events Held at Japanese Professional Baseball Games
The Yomiuri Giants, a Japanese professional baseball team, started on July 26, 2...
October 30, 2011
Transportation / Mobility
Major Japanese Breweries Share Logistics to Cut CO2 Emissions
Asahi Breweries, Ltd. and Kirin Brewery Co., two major Japanese brewers, announc...
October 22, 2011
Renewable Energy
Solar-Powered Shelter with LED Lighting Jointly Developed for Street Facilities
Sekisui Jushi Corp. (SJC), a leading Japanese manufacturer of street materia...
October 21, 2011
Energy Conservation
Growing Energy Awareness Boosts Demand for LED Lighting
GfK Marketing Services Japan, a company that conducts surveys on consumer el...
October 19, 2011
Energy Conservation
NEC Launches Home-Use Power Storage System with Lithium-Ion Battery
NEC Corp., a leading Japanese electronics company, has commercialized a power st...
October 12, 2011
Energy Conservation
NTT Starts Trial of Home Power Visualization Service
NTT East Co., Japan's largest telecommunication service provider, on July 1, 201...
October 10, 2011
Environmental Technology
AIST Develops New Production Technology for Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cells
Texture formed in the new process Courtesy of AIST The National Institute of ...
October 7, 2011
Climate Change
Japanese University to Grow Green Curtain with Japanese Yam
Amid the growing need for power conservation, in June 2011, the University F...
October 6, 2011
Eco-business / Social Venture
Restaurant Chain Introduces Non-Electric Automatic Sliding Doors
Ohsho Food Service Corporation, a company running a nationwide Chinese resta...
October 3, 2011
Eco-business / Social Venture
Demand for LED Light Bulbs Takes Off, Sales Record Set in April
A new record was set for Japanese domestic sales of LED (light-emitting diode) l...
September 22, 2011
Eco-business / Social Venture
Japanese Air Conditioning Manufacturer Supports Businesses' Power-Saving Efforts
Daikin Industries, Ltd., a leading Japanese manufacturer of air conditioning...
September 14, 2011
Eco-business / Social Venture
PC Makers Improving Power-Saving Functions in PCs
PC manufacturers are providing services to improve power-saving functions and ar...
September 9, 2011
Energy Conservation
NEC Group Providing Employee Households with Online Support to Save Power
NEC Corp., a leading Japanese electronics company, announced on June 20, 2011, t...
September 6, 2011
Renewable Energy
Grand Opening of New Osaka Eco-Friendly Station
West Japan Railway Company (JR West), a major Japanese railway company, held the...
September 5, 2011
Eco-business / Social Venture
Japanese Companies Launch Cloud Services for Power Saving in Summer
In the summer of 2011, reductions are required for peak power consumption, as el...
September 4, 2011
Energy Conservation
Fujitsu SSL, Fujitsu Component Begin Providing Electricity Consumption Display Software
On June 20, 2011 Fujitsu Social Science Laboratory Ltd. and Fujitsu Componen...
August 28, 2011
Energy Conservation
Japanese Bedding Maker Sells Body Cooling Products to Support Electricity Conservation
Hirakawa Co., a Japanese bedding and apparel manufacturer, started on April ...
August 24, 2011
Energy Conservation
World's Largest Solar Module Plant Completed in Miyazaki
Solar Frontier K.K., a subsidiary of Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K., has completed ...
August 22, 2011
Energy Conservation
About 90% of Respondents Willing to Accept Slightly Inconvenient Lifestyle, Survey Shows
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August 21, 2011
Energy Conservation
Local Bank's New Products for Safe Society not Depending on Nuclear Power Generation
Following its declaration on breaking with nuclear power generation, the Johnan ...
August 18, 2011
Transportation / Mobility
Safety Standards Guidelines Announced in Japan for Converted EVs
The Association for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles (APEV) announced on April...
August 15, 2011
Energy Conservation
University Saves Summer Electricity by Changing Lecture Schedule
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology has decided to start its lectures...
August 10, 2011
Eco-business / Social Venture
Kansai Paint Launches New Paint that Can Cut Power Costs by 40%
Kansai Paint Co., a Japanese manufacturer of paints and coatings, announced on A...
August 9, 2011
Eco-business / Social Venture
NTT West, Omron Launch Joint Venture to Support Household Energy Saving
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corp. (NTT West) and Omron Corp formed a joi...
August 5, 2011
Eco-business / Social Venture
Japanese Housing Maker Launches 'EV Equipped' Eco House
Kudo Corp., a Japanese construction company, has started to build spec houses na...
August 4, 2011
Climate Change
NGO Reports Japan Can Combat Global Warming Without Nuclear Power
Kiko Network, a Japanese environmental non-governmental organization that propos...
August 2, 2011
Energy Conservation
Manufacturer Unveils Emergency Household Power Kit Using EV Battery
Hyakkado Co., a Japanese venture business especially active in electric vehi...
July 28, 2011
Energy Conservation
Major Japanese Convenience Store Chains to Cut Electricity Consumption by 25% in Summer 2011
Seven-Eleven Japan Co. and Lawson, Inc., major convenience store chains in Japan...
July 26, 2011
Energy Conservation
Keidanren to Promote Voluntary Electricity Peak-Cut Action Plan for 2011 Summer
The Japan Business Federation (Nippon Keidanren) announced on April 11, 2011, it...
July 25, 2011
Energy Conservation
More Japanese Are Changing Lifestyles to Conserve Energy, Post-Earthquake Survey Says
Survey firm MACROMILL, Inc. conducted an online survey aimed at residents aged ...
July 24, 2011
Energy Conservation
METI's Addresses Summertime Power Problem with Supplementary Budget
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has been budgeted to fill...
July 18, 2011
Transportation / Mobility
SIM-Drive Achieves 333 km Range per Charge in Early Model of EV
SIM-Drive Corp., a university-launched venture company directed by Professor Hir...
July 6, 2011
Energy Conservation
Joint Statement by Private Companies to Promote Introduction of FCVs into Japanese Market
Thirteen private Japanese companies, consisting of auto manufacturers and hydrog...
June 30, 2011
Energy Conservation
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Builds Eco-friendly Studio Apartment Building
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), a leading heavy industries company, com...
June 27, 2011
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Tokyo Gas Starts Feeding Food Waste-Derived Biogas into City Gas Grid
Tokyo Gas Co., a major gas supplier in Japan, and Bio Energy Corp., a food r...
June 18, 2011
Energy Conservation
Sharp Develops Device to Convert Electric-Vehicle Battery to Home Use
Sharp Corporation, a major Japanese electronics manufacturer, announced on Febru...
June 14, 2011
Climate Change
Two Japanese Rose Growers Acquire Certification for Reducing CO2 Emissions
Two farms that grow roses, Kaji Noen in Miyagi Prefecture and Abiko Engei in Yam...
June 7, 2011
Energy Conservation
City of Hiroshima Launches Environmental Info Monitoring/Display Project
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