Japan’s contract energy management
policy.
The Japanese Government adopted mandatory
means to promote the development of contract
energy management. In 2002, the Japanese
Government revised the Energy Conservation
Law to ensure the smooth development of
energy conservation work, which mandated
implementation of energy efficiency indicators for
all large energy-intensive industrial enterprises and
commercial buildings. Provisions and requirements
for regular submission of energy consumption
reports have opened up markets for the business
development of ESCOs. At the same time, the
Government supports energy-saving service
company collaboration with private enterprises
and Government departments by providing low-
interest loans. It also supports and assists in
the implementation of new energy and energy-
saving projects through the New Energy and Work
Technology Development Agency (NEDO).
There is still room for improvement in handling
energy efficiency in Malaysia. There are many
factors that can contribute to energy efficiency.
To paraphrase a quote from Neil Armstrong, ‘one
small step for energy efficiency, one giant leap for
Malaysia’s energy saving future’.
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