Japan’s climate change policy - Innovative Strategy for Energy and the Environment - 18 th October, 2012 Naoya Tsukamoto (Mr.) International Strategy Division Global Environment Bureau Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) IGES-ERI Policy Research Workshop
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Japan’s climate change policy- Innovative Strategy for
Global Environment BureauMinistry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ)
IGES-ERI Policy Research Workshop
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Agenda
1. Update of three major policies since previous workshop (January 2012)
2. Energy and Environment Council
Past Process Policy Revision
3. Innovative Strategy for Energy and Environment (Outline)
Steady Implementation of Global Warming Countermeasures
(Reference) Image of expansion of energy saving, renewable energy, and cogeneration
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Update since previous workshop (January 2012)
The Bill of the Basic Act on Global Warming Countermeasures
(Was approved by the Cabinet in March 2010 and is still under discussion at the Diet)
[3] Domestic emission trading scheme> Still deliberately consider, taking account of burdens on domestic industry and influences on employment
[1] Feed-in tariff (FIT) for renewable energy> Started to be implemented from July 2012
[2] Environmental taxation reform> Enacted from October 2012
Three major
policies
After open examination at the third party committee, the purchase price and the purchase period shall be decided.
Source: “Feed-in Tariff Scheme for Renewable Energy” (MITI, October 2011)
How to decide purchase price/period
Purchase rate and period shall be decided every year corresponding to the type, form of installation and scale of RE sources.
Appointment requires consent by the Diet
[Reference]: Comparison examples of current power generation costs
While considering:•Power generation cost•Profit to be received by those who installed facilities•Services life•Premium price for three years from the launch of the scheme
Source: Geothermal Generation Workshop (June 2009)LNG: Subcommittee to Study Costs and Other Issues, Electricity Industry Committee (January, 2004)
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[1] FIT: Purchase price period (1/2)
April 2012
Source Capacity or Category Rate, tax incl. (JPY per kWh) Period (year)
PV> 10 kW 42.00 yen 20< 10 kW 42.00 yen 10
Wind> 20 kW 23.10 yen
20< 20 kW 57.75 yen
Geothermal> 15000 kW 27.30 yen
15< 15000 kW 42.00 yen
Hydropower1000 - 30000 kW 25.20 yen
20200 - 1000 kW 30.45 yen < 200 kW 35.70 yen
Biomass
Biogas 40.95 yen
20Lumber, unused 33.60 yen Lumber, general 25.20 yenWaste biomass 17.85 yen
Lumber, recycled 13.65 yen
(1 yen ≈ 1 euro cent)
[1] Reference: Draft FIT rate and period (2/2)Feed-in tariff (FIT) rate and period was proposed by the Assessment Committee on FIT Rate and Period.
Tax Rate per t‐CO2 of “Carbon Tax as Climate Change Countermeasure”
“Carbon Tax as Global Warming Countermeasure”JPY 289*
Additional tax rate
Petroleumand CoalTax Crude oil/
Oil products
JPY 779
Gaseoushydrocarbon(LPG/LNG)
JPY 400
CoalJPY 301
Current tax rate
Tax rate corresponding to the amount of CO2 emissions for all fossil fuels (JPY 289/t‐CO2) Enforced from Oct. 2012 and increases in the tax rate gradually over 3 and a half years All the tax revenue will be allocated for curbing energy‐oriented CO2 emissions
Tax Rate
* Approx.US$3.64 (The rate of May 22, 2012)
To be used for introduction of renewable energy and enhancement of energy‐saving measures, etc.
1. Update of three major policies since previous workshop (January 2012)
2. Energy and Environment Council
Past Process Policy Revision
3. Innovative Strategy for Energy and Environment (Outline)
Steady Implementation of Global Warming Countermeasures
(Reference) Image of expansion of energy saving, renewable energy, and cogeneration
The Council on the Realization of the New Growth Strategy set up the Energy and Environment Council in June 2011 under the leadership of the Prime Minister’s Office.
“Innovative Strategy for Energy and Environment”
The Council on the Realization of the New
Growth Strategy
The Energy and Environment
Council
Re-develop Japan’s energy and environmental strategies on the inter-ministerial level
Purpose of establishment
Main organization
Section meeting
ExpectedOutcome
…
New Energy Basic Plan
New Strategy on Nuclear Energy Policy
Green innovation strategies
New Climate Change Policy8
Energy and Environment Council
Chairperson
Vice-chairperson
Foreign Minister
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries
Minister of land,
infrastructure and
transportation
Cabinet Office/Minister
of Special Issues
(economic and fiscal policy)
Deputy chief cabinet
secretary
• Minister of economy, trade and industry
• Minister of the Environment
• Minister for National PolicySecretariat
• Cabinet Office/ Vice Minister (National Policy)
As a chairperson, Minister for National Policy was selected and the council consists of Vice-chairperson as well as six members.
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Composition of the Energy and Environment Council
December
End of June
Provided Principles for new policies on Nuclear energy, Energy mix and Global Warming
Provided 3 options of energy mix and global warming measures (nuclear power dependency in future: 0%, 15% or 20-25%)
National Debate
Innovative Strategy for Energy and Environment
2011
2012
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Set up the Energy and Environment Council
Indirectly decided by the Cabinet
Past Process of Energy and Environment Policy Revision
June
July & August
14th
September
19th
September
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Agenda
1. Update of three major policies since previous workshop (January 2012)
2. Energy and Environment Council
Past Process Policy Revision
3. Innovative Strategy for Energy and Environment (Outline)
Steady Implementation of Global Warming Countermeasures
(Reference) Image of expansion of energy saving, renewable energy, and cogeneration
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○Disclose information in a detailed manner through a process that will sufficiently ensure transparency and review and constantly re-examine them
1. Realization of a society not dependent on nuclear power1. 3 guiding principles towards realization of a society not dependent on nuclear power
2. 5 policies towards realisation of a society not dependent on nuclear power
3. Review of the path towards a society not dependent on nuclear power
2. Realization of green energy revolution
3. For ensuring stable supply of energy
4. Bold implementation of reform of electricity power systems (Compose the Strategy for the “Reform of Electricity Power Systems (tentative)” by the end of 2012)
5. Steady implementation of global warming countermeasures(Formulate the “Global Warming Action Plan” for the period from after 2013 by the end of 2012 )
*Source: Innovative Strategy for Energy and the Environment (Outline) (14th September, 2012)
Innovative Strategy for Energy and Environment (Outline)
Next page in detail
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Outline of Global Warming Countermeasures
*Source: Innovative Strategy for Energy and the Environment (14th September, 2012)
• Reduce about 20% of GHG emissions domestically in 2030 compared to 1990, with large-scale introduction of RE and nationwide promotion of EE energy AND drastic measures on GHG other than CO2 from energy sources.
• The domestic GHG emissions in Japan as of 2020 needs some latitude due to uncertainty over the nuclear power reactors’ operation. The emissions as of 2020 could be calculated 5-9% reduction compared to 1990 with a certain assumption.
• (sinks): 3.5% removal amount by forest sinks on average from 2013 to 2020 as the allowed cap (about 3% as of 2020)
• (international cooperation): Promotes global reduction of GHG emissions by the use of mechanisms including the Bilateral Offset Credit Mechanism.
• Japan will formulate overall government efforts as an “Adaptation Plan” with the view to reacting (adaptation) to the unavoidable impact of climate change.
Taking into account the contents mentioned above, the Government will formulate its “Global Warming Action Plan” for the period from 2013 by the end of this year for presentation to its people and the international community.
2010 2030
Option Basic Energy Plan (2010)
Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3
Nuclear Power 26% 45% 0% 15% 20~25%
Renewable Energy
10% 20% 35% 30% 25~30%
Amount of Electricity
1.1 PWh 1.2 PWh(+9%)
1 PWh(‐10%)
1 PWh(‐10%)
1 PWh(‐10%)
Total Energy Consumption
390 Gl 300 Gl(‐23%)
310 Gl(‐21%)
310 Gl(‐21%)
Coal : LNG 1:1.2 1:1.2 1:1.8 1:1.5 1:1.5
GHG Emissionfrom 1990
(2020)
‐0.3% ‐30%* ‐23% ‐23% ‐25%
(0~‐7%)** (‐9%) (‐10~‐11%)
GDP(trillonJPY)(from BAU)
511 563~628(‐7.6~‐1.3%)
579~634 (‐4.9~‐0.3%)
581~634 (‐4.6~‐0.3%)
• *energy‐related CO2 emission only • ** The emissions as of 2020 could be calculated 5‐9% reduction compared to 1990 with a certain assumption
Japan’s Future Options on Energy and Environment
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(Reference) Image of expansion of energy saving
*Source: Innovative Strategy for Energy and the Environment (14th September, 2012)
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(Ref) Image of expansion of renewable energy
*Source: Innovative Strategy for Energy and the Environment (14th September, 2012)
-2020 Promotion of technology development and development of environment
(1) Feed-in tariff system(2) Expand introduction through development of power grids, etc.
(wind power generation, etc.)(3) Promote investment in wind and geothermal power
generation through reform of location regulations, etc.(4) Put wind power generation on the ocean, etc. into practical
use and expand its introduction(5) Reduce costs for storage batteries which contribute to
stabilizing the system (Goal: ¥23,000/kWh (on a par with pumped storage power generation (¥40,000 to 200,000/kWh at present)))
(6) Expand the effective utilization of unused heat and heat from renewable energy sources
-2030 Expansion of introduction through cost reduction by enhancement of the system and mass
production effect, etc.(1) Expand introduction through development of power
grids, etc. (wind power generation, etc.)(2) Expand introduction through price reduction owing to
mass production effect(3) Expand introduction through utilization of the outcome
of research and development and demonstration
-2015 Expansion of introduction based on the current technology and costs
(1) Launch the development of power grids to promote introduction of wind power generation
(2) Expand introduction by the feed-in tariff system (mainly for photovoltaic power generation, etc.)
(3) Promote investment in wind and geothermal power generation through reform of location regulations, etc.
Average investment amount: ¥1.6 trillion/year Average investment amount: ¥2.3 trillion/year
Prospect for introduction in 2012Photovoltaic power:
2 million kW/yearWind power:
0.38 million kW/year
The following is required annually on average after 2013 until 2030Photovoltaic power: Approx. 3 million kW/yearWind power: Approx. 2 million kW/year Output: 180 billion kWh
Accumulated investment amount: ¥16 trillion
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(Ref) Image of expansion of cogeneration
*Source: Innovative Strategy for Energy and the Environment (14th September, 2012)
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Summary of Future Energy Plan
*Source: Innovative Strategy for Energy and the Environment (14th September, 2012)