The Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ) contributes to Promoting the efficient use of energy, protection of the global warming and sustainable development.

ECCJ functions literally as a center for promoting energy conservation in Japan. Furthermore, with the recent rise in requests for international cooperation over energy conservation, we will continue to grow as one of the world's leading centers for energy conservation.
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Activities

Industry sector:

1) Energy conservation audits services for factories
2) Education & training on energy conservation
3) State examination for energy managers (assigned by the government)
4) Dissemination (conference for successful cases of energy conservation activities, excellent energy conserving equipment, etc.)
5) Technological development and spillover

Residential, Commercial & Transportation sector:

1) Energy conservation audits services for buildings
2) Ranking catalogue for energy efficient appliances (dissemination of Top Runner Program)
3) Promotion of energy labeling system
4) International Energy Star program implementation
5) Energy efficiency product retailer assessment system
6) Dissemination of energy conservation indicator "E-Co Navigator"
7) Energy education at primary and middle schools
8) ESCO research and development

Cross sector:

1) Energy conservation campaign & exhibition (ENEX)
2) Commendation (grand energy conservation prize)
3) Information & data base, publicity and publishing
4) Survey and monitoring
5) International cooperation & communications

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