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| Title | Country | Year | Policy Status | Policy Type | Policy Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Programme for Housing | Japan | 2006 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards, Policy Support, Strategic planning, Regulatory Instruments, Monitoring | Buildings, Residential |
| Top Runner Program for Efficient Appliances: Expansion of Product Coverage | Japan | 2006 | In Force | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector), Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards | Transport, Passenger, Appliances |
| Strategy to Reduce Transport Emissions | Japan | 2006 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards, Information and Education, Advice/Aid in Implementation, Policy Support, Strategic planning, Economic Instruments, Direct investment, Infrastructure investments | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Energy Efficiency, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Economy-wide |
| Energy Conservation Frontrunner Plan | Japan | 2006 | In Force | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector), Policy Support, Strategic planning, Regulatory Instruments, Other mandatory requirements | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Transport |
| Energy Technology Vision 2100: The Strategic Technology Roadmap | Japan | 2005 | In Force | Policy Support | |
| 2030 Outlook for Energy Supply and Demand | Japan | 2005 | In Force | Policy Support | |
| Asian Energy-Saving Program | Japan | 2006 | In Force | Voluntary Approaches, Public Voluntary Schemes, Policy Support, Strategic planning, Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector) | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Energy Efficiency |
| Act Concerning the Rational Use of Energy (2005 Revised Energy Conservation Act) | Japan | 2006 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy |
| Energy Conservation and CO2 Reduction Actions by Governments | Japan | 2007 | In Force | Policy Support, Strategic planning | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Energy Efficiency, Buildings, Non-Residential |
| Cool Earth Energy Innovative Technology Plan | Japan | 2008 | In Force | Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D), Research programme , Technology deployment and diffusion, Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D), Demonstration project, Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D), Research programme , Technology development, Policy Support, Strategic planning | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Energy Efficiency, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy |
| National Promotion of Eco Driving | Japan | 2006 | In Force | Information and Education, Advice/Aid in Implementation, Information and Education, Information provision | Transport, Passenger, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy |
| New National Energy Strategy | Japan | 2006 | In Force | Policy Support, Strategic planning | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Energy Efficiency |
| Ethanol (E3) Production Demonstration | Japan | 2007 | Ended | Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D), Demonstration project, Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D) | Transport, Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable, Bioenergy |
| Green Power: Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) - 2007 | Japan | 2003 | Ended | Economic Instruments, Market-based instruments, Green certificates, Regulatory Instruments, Obligation schemes | Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable, Energy Sector, Electricity Generation |
| Final Report on Future Measures for Global Warming by the Global Environmental Subcommittee, Environmental Committee, Industrial Structure Council | Japan | 2005 | In Force | Policy Support | |
| Special Measures law for Promoting the Use of New Energy | Japan | 1997 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments | Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable, Wind, Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable, Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable, Bioenergy, Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable, Ocean, Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable, Solar Photovoltaic, Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable, Solar Thermal |
| Premium Loans for Energy Efficient Retrofit/Construction for Housings | Japan | 2003 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Loans | Buildings, Residential |
| Japan - Methane to Markets Partnership | Japan | 2004 | In Force | Policy Support | Industry, Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable, Bioenergy |
| Auditing, Benchmarking, and Advisory Projects for Factories | Japan | 2004 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Auditing | Industry, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), Industry, Light Manufacturing, Industry, Energy-intensive |
| Subsidies for Energy Efficient Hot Water and Air Conditioning Systems | Japan | 2002 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Grants and subsidies | Buildings, Residential, Appliances, Buildings, Non-Residential |
| Investment assistance measures for Building Equipment Installation, Housing, and Retrofit Projects | Japan | 1999 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Loans | Buildings, Residential, Buildings, Non-Residential |
| Low Interest Loans for Building Equipment Installation Designated by Energy Conservation and Recycling Assistance Act | Japan | 1993 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Loans | Industry, Buildings, Non-Residential, Industry, Light Manufacturing, Industry, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) |
| Subsidies-Driven Voluntary Emissions Trading Scheme (J VETS) | Japan | 2005 | In Force | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector), Regulatory Instruments, Monitoring, Economic Instruments, Market-based instruments, White certificates, Economic Instruments, Market-based instruments | Industry |
| Subsidies for Japanese Firms Promoting Emissions Reductions in Developing Nations | Japan | 2005 | Planned | Policy Support, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Economic Instruments, Market-based instruments | |
| Carbon Credit Procurement Program | Japan | 2005 | In Force | Policy Support, Economic Instruments, Market-based instruments | |
| Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate | Japan | 2005 | In Force | Policy Support | |
| Team -6% for Emissions Reductions | Japan | 2005 | In Force | Policy Support | |
| Kyoto Target Achievement Plan | Japan | 2005 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Monitoring, Policy Support | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Economy-wide, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy |
| GHG Reporting Standards | Japan | 2005 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards | |
| Energy Conservation Law Strengthened | Japan | 2005 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments | Buildings, Buildings, Residential, Buildings, Non-Residential |
| Top Runner Programme: Fuel efficiency standards for heavy duty vehicles | Japan | 2006 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Tax relief | Transport, Freight |
| Energy Bank: Fund for Energy Efficiency and CO2 Reduction | Japan | 2007 | In Force | Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D), Research programme , Technology deployment and diffusion, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Energy Efficiency |
| Subsidy for Residential PV systems | Japan | 2009 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Grants and subsidies | Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable, Solar Photovoltaic, Buildings, Residential |
| Renewable Energy Targets | Japan | 2008 (revised 2010) | In Force | Policy Support, Strategic planning | Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable |
| Trial Emissions Trading Scheme | Japan | 2008 | Planned | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector), Economic Instruments, Market-based instruments | Industry, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), Energy Sector, Electricity Generation |
| Basic Act on Energy Policy | Japan | 2002 | In Force | Policy Support, Strategic planning | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Energy Efficiency, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Economy-wide |
| Guideline for Window Insulation Labeling | Japan | 2008 | In Force | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector), Information and Education, Performance Label, Comparison label, Information and Education, Information provision | Buildings |
| Promotion of ESCO | Japan | 1996 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Loans, Information and Education, Information provision, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Grants and subsidies, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Industry, Buildings |
| Revised Energy Conservation Act (2008) | Japan | 2008 (some implementation 2009) | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Monitoring, Policy Support, Policy Support, Strategic planning, Regulatory Instruments, Auditing, Regulatory Instruments, Obligation schemes | Industry, Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Buildings |
| Domestic Credit Scheme | Japan | 2008 | In Force | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector), Regulatory Instruments, Monitoring, Regulatory Instruments, Other mandatory requirements, Economic Instruments, Market-based instruments | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Economy-wide, Industry, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy |
| Housing Eco-Point Scheme | Japan | 2009 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Grants and subsidies, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives | Buildings, Residential |
| Preferential Tax Scheme for Vehicle Weight Tax and vehicle Acquisition Tax | Japan | 2009 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Taxes | Transport |
| Japans Participation in IPEEC (International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation) | Japan | 2009 | In Force | Policy Support | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Energy Efficiency, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy |
| Eco-Points Scheme for Green Home Appliances | Japan | 2009 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Grants and subsidies, Information and Education, Information provision | Appliances |
| New Purchase System for Solar Power-Generated Electricity | Japan | 2009 (adjusted 2011) | Ended | Regulatory Instruments, Other mandatory requirements, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Grants and subsidies, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Feed-in tariffs/premiums | Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable, Solar Photovoltaic |
| Product Carbon Footprint Labeling | Japan | 2009 | In Force | Information and Education, Information provision, Information and Education, Performance Label, Endorsement label | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Appliances |
| Promoting Sustainable Lifestyle and Houses: "Lo-House" Promotion | Japan | 2006 | In Force | Policy Support, Information and Education, Advice/Aid in Implementation, Information and Education, Performance Label, Endorsement label, Information and Education, Information provision, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Tax relief, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Taxes | Buildings, Residential |
| Financial or tax incentives for energy efficient houses and buildings | Japan | 2002 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Grants and subsidies, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Loans, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Tax relief, Economic Instruments, Direct investment | Buildings, Residential, Buildings, Non-Residential |
| Promotion of Traffic Demand Management (TDM) | Japan | 2007 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Direct investment, Infrastructure investments, Information and Education, Information provision, Economic Instruments, Direct investment | Transport, Passenger, Transport, Freight |
| Railway Infrastructure Adaptation for Freight Transport | Japan | 2007 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Direct investment, Infrastructure investments, Information and Education, Information provision | Transport, Freight |
| New Labelling Measures: 2005 Revised Energy Conservation Law | Japan | 2006 | In Force | Information and Education, Information provision, Information and Education, Performance Label, Comparison label | Appliances |
| National Energy Conservation Promotion - New 2007 Campaigns for Further Energy Efficiency | Japan | 2007 | In Force | Policy Support, Strategic planning, Information and Education, Advice/Aid in Implementation, Information and Education, Performance Label, Comparison label, Information and Education, Performance Label, Endorsement label | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Energy Efficiency, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Economy-wide |
| Revised Energy Conservation Act: Regulation for Consigners and Transportation Companies | Japan | 2006 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards, Regulatory Instruments, Auditing, Regulatory Instruments, Monitoring, Regulatory Instruments, Other mandatory requirements | Transport, Passenger, Transport, Freight |
| National Promotion for Energy Efficient Home Appliances | Japan | 2007 | In Force | Information and Education, Information provision, Information and Education, Advice/Aid in Implementation, Information and Education, Performance Label, Comparison label, Information and Education, Performance Label, Endorsement label | Appliances |
| Energy Performance Description System for Homes | Japan | 2000 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards, Regulatory Instruments, Monitoring, Regulatory Instruments, Other mandatory requirements | Buildings, Residential |
| Financial and tax incentives for industry | Japan | 1975 (revised 2006) | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Loans, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Taxes, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Tax relief | Industry, Buildings, Non-Residential, Buildings, Residential |
| Energy Conservation Technology Strategy | Japan | 2007 | In Force | Policy Support, Strategic planning | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Energy Efficiency, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Economy-wide |
| New Fuel Efficiency Standards for Passenger Vehicles - Top Runner Programme | Japan | 2007 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards | Transport, Passenger |
| National Policy Direction on Energy Conservation 2007 | Japan | 2007 | In Force | Policy Support, Strategic planning | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy |
| Act Concerning the Rational Use of Energy (1979 Energy Conservation Act) | Japan | 1979 | Superseded | Regulatory Instruments, Regulatory Instruments, Monitoring, Regulatory Instruments, Other mandatory requirements | Industry, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy |
| Act on the Rational Use of Energy (1998 Revised Energy Conservation Act) | Japan | 1998 | Superseded | Regulatory Instruments | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Energy Efficiency, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Economy-wide |
| Act on the Rational Use of Energy (1993 Revised Energy Conservation Act) | Japan | 1993 | Superseded | Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards, Regulatory Instruments | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Energy Efficiency, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Economy-wide |
| Keidanren Voluntary Action Plan on the Environment | Japan | 1997 | In Force | Voluntary Approaches, Unilateral Commitments (Private sector) | Industry |
| Fuel Efficiency Labelling System | Japan | 2004 (revised 2006) | In Force | Information and Education, Performance Label, Comparison label | Transport, Passenger, Transport, Fuel (conventional and alternative) |
| Field Test of Wind Power | Japan | 2000 | In Force | Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D), Economic Instruments | Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable, Wind |
| Standby Power Reduction Policy (Voluntary Agreement) | Japan | 2000 | In Force | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector), Policy Support, Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D) | Appliances |
| Acceleration of the Diffusion of Photovoltaic | Japan | 2000 | In Force | Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D), Economic Instruments | |
| Energy Efficiency Labelling System | Japan | 2000 (revised 2003, 2004, 2010) | In Force | Information and Education, Performance Label, Comparison label | Appliances |
| Japan / Russia Improved Energy Efficiency Work | Japan | 1999 | Planned | Economic Instruments, Market-based instruments | |
| Seaway Signals Converted to Use Renewable Energy | Japan | 2000 | In Force | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector) | Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable |
| Catalogue of High-performance Energy Efficient Appliances | Japan | 2000 | In Force | Information and Education, Information provision | Appliances |
| Subsidy of Companies for the Diffusion of Renewable Energy | Japan | 2000 | In Force | Economic Instruments | |
| Comprehensive Review of Japanese Energy Policy | Japan | 2007 (revised 2010) | In Force | Policy Support, Strategic planning | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy |
| Guidebook on Promoting Conservation in Industrial Factories | Japan | 2001 | Ended | Regulatory Instruments, Monitoring, Information and Education, Advice/Aid in Implementation | Industry |
| Contribution to the Prototype Carbon Fund | Japan | 2000 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Market-based instruments | |
| Railway Infrastructure Adaptation for Freight Transport | Japan | 2000 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Direct investment, Infrastructure investments | |
| Subsidies of Local Projects for Accelerating the Introduction of New and Renewable Energy | Japan | 2000 | In Force | Economic Instruments | |
| Guidelines for Energy Management in Industry | Japan | 1979 (latest revision 2005) | In Force | Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector), Information and Education, Advice/Aid in Implementation, Regulatory Instruments, Monitoring, Regulatory Instruments, Other mandatory requirements | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy |
| Multilateral Development of Gen IV Nuclear Power Plants | Japan | 1999 | In Force | Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D), Policy Support | |
| Tokyo Tolls on Incoming Traffic | Japan | 1999 | Planned | Economic Instruments | |
| Subsidies for Environmentally-Friendly Community Energy Projects | Japan | 1993 | Ended | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Grants and subsidies | Energy Sector, CHP, Buildings, District Heating and Cooling |
| Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures | Japan | 1998 (revised 2002) | Superseded | Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards, Information and Education, Information provision, Regulatory Instruments | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy |
| Promotion of Zero Energy Building (ZEB) and Zero Energy Houses (ZEH) | Japan | 2006 | In Force | Information and Education, Information provision | Buildings, Residential |
| Energy Conservation and Management Policy and Measures in Industry Based on Energy Conservation Act | Japan | 1979 (latest revision 2005) | In Force | Information and Education, Advice/Aid in Implementation, Regulatory Instruments, Other mandatory requirements, Regulatory Instruments, Monitoring, Voluntary Approaches, Negotiated Agreements (Public-private sector) | Industry, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Economy-wide, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Energy Efficiency |
| Sectoral Benchmarking for Industry | Japan | 2009 | Ended | Regulatory Instruments, Regulatory Instruments, Monitoring | Industry, Light Manufacturing, Industry, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Economy-wide, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Energy Efficiency |
| Sectoral Benchmarking for Industry | Japan | 2009 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Regulatory Instruments, Monitoring | Industry |
| Telework | Japan | 1999 | In Force | Policy Support, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Tax relief | Transport |
| Voluntary Industry Action Plans Review | Japan | 1999 | Superseded | Policy Support, Information and Education, Voluntary Approaches | |
| Energy Efficiency Standards for Housing/Building | Japan | 1999 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards | Buildings, Residential |
| Clean Energy Vehicle Subsidy | Japan | 1999 | Superseded | Economic Instruments | |
| Environment and Energy Friendly Building Mark | Japan | 1999 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Codes and standards, Information and Education, Performance Label, Endorsement label | Buildings, Non-Residential |
| Climate Change Technology Initiative | Japan | 1999 | In Force | Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D) | |
| Nuclear Power Awareness Campaign | Japan | 1999 | Ended | Policy Support | |
| Energy Efficient Appliances Research | Japan | 1999 | Superseded | Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D) | |
| Subsidy for RD&D for New and Renewable Energy | Japan | 1997 | In Force | Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D), Research programme , Technology deployment and diffusion | Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable |
| Introduction of Solar Power in Government Office Buildings | Japan | 2001 | Superseded | Information and Education, Information provision | Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Renewable, Solar Photovoltaic |
| Coordinating Committee for Use of the Kyoto mechanisms | Japan | 2002 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments | |
| Amendments to Energy Saving Law | Japan | 2002 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments | |
| Ratification of Kyoto Protocol | Japan | 2002 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments | |
| Home Energy Management System, Building Energy Management System | Japan | 2001 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Grants and subsidies, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives | Buildings, Residential, Buildings, Non-Residential |
| Energy Conservation and Recycling Assistance Act | Japan | 2003 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Market-based instruments, White certificates, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Tax relief, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Loans, Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D), Research programme , Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D), Demonstration project | Industry, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), Buildings, Non-Residential, Buildings, Residential, Industry, Light Manufacturing |
| Follow-up on the Keidanren Voluntary Action Plan on the Environment | Japan | 2004 | In Force | Voluntary Approaches | |
| Interim Report on Future Measures for Global Warming by the Global Environmental Subcommittee, Environmental Committee, Industrial Structure Council | Japan | 2004 | Superseded | Policy Support | |
| Interim Report by the Energy Supply and Demand Subcommittee, Advisory Committee for Natural Resources and Energy | Japan | 2004 | In Force | Economic Instruments | |
| Japanese Carbon Fund | Japan | 2004 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Market-based instruments | |
| Assessment and Review of the Climate Change Policy Program (Interim Report) | Japan | 2004 | In Force | Policy Support | |
| Publication of the White Paper on Energy | Japan | 2004 | In Force | Policy Support | |
| Revision of the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures (2005 Amendment) | Japan | 2005 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments | |
| Interim Report by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Subcommittee, Advisory Committee for Natural Resources and Energy | Japan | 2004 | In Force | Policy Support | |
| Interim Report by the Joint Committee of the Industrial Structure Council and Advisory Committee for Natural Resources and Energy | Japan | 2004 | In Force | Policy Support | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy |
| Energy Audits | Japan | 1997 | In Force | Information and Education, Advice/Aid in Implementation | Industry |
| Green Procurement Law | Japan | 2000 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Direct investment, Procurement rules | Transport, Passenger |
| Top Runner Programme | Japan | 1999 (updated 2006) | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Voluntary Approaches | Transport, Passenger, Transport, Freight |
| Planned Local Emissions Trading Scheme | Japan | 2002 | Planned | Economic Instruments, Market-based instruments | |
| Act Concerning the Rational Use of Energy (2002 Revised Energy Conservation Act) | Japan | 2002 | Superseded | Regulatory Instruments | |
| Planned Energy Tax on Fossil Fuels | Japan | 2002 | Superseded | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Taxes | Energy Sector, Electricity Generation, Fossil fuels (Coal, gas, oil) |
| Guidebook on Energy Conservation in Buildings | Japan | 2000 | In Force | Information and Education, Advice/Aid in Implementation | Buildings |
| Planned Voluntary Emissions Trading Scheme | Japan | 2002 | In Force | Policy Support, Voluntary Approaches, Economic Instruments, Market-based instruments | Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy, Economy-wide, Carbon Capture Storage, Framework/ Multi-sectoral Policy |
| Green Taxation and Subsidies for Automobiles | Japan | 2001 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Tax relief, Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Taxes | Transport, Transport, Fuel (conventional and alternative) |
| Expansion of Top Runner Programme | Japan | 2003 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Voluntary Approaches | |
| Amendment of Automobile Related Tax | Japan | 2003 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives | |
| International Energy Star Programme | Japan | 1995 | In Force | Information and Education, Performance Label, Endorsement label, Information and Education, Performance Label, Comparison label | Appliances |
| Planned Demonstration Programme on Emission Trading | Japan | 2003 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Market-based instruments | |
| Energy Tax Reform on Fossil Fuels | Japan | 2003 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives | |
| National Fundamental Law on Energy and the Basic Energy Plan | Japan | 2002 | In Force | Regulatory Instruments, Policy Support | |
| Eco Taxation and Subsidy for Vehicles | Japan | 2009 | In Force | Economic Instruments, Fiscal/financial incentives, Tax relief | Transport |
