Japanese Search Site for Eco-Friendly Home Appliances Opened

The Energy Conservation Center Japan (ECCJ) has opened a website for finding out and comparing the energy conservation performance of electric, gas and kerosene household appliances.

On the site, consumers can compare the energy conservation performance of up to five models by specifying a product category, function, manufacturer, year of purchase and so on. The performance of two models purchased in different periods can be compared, and energy conservation performance product ratings are also available. The 13 product categories currently registered in the database include TV sets, refrigerators, washing machines, lighting fixtures, electronic bidets, personal computers, gas heaters, kerosene heaters, gas cookers, gas water heaters and kerosene water heaters. The site also explains how to choose eco-friendly products that meet the user's needs or conditions.

Now that the Kyoto Protocol has come into effect (since February 2005), Japan is required to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Energy consumption in the non-industrial sector is on the rise, meaning that energy conservation by households is a major challenge in reducing GHG emissions.



Posted: 2005/06/29 08:24:24 AM
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