Energy Management Action
Network (EMAK) Task GroupEMAK 12 Workshop Report:“Evolution of Energy Efficiency Policies into
Demand-side Energy Policies”
Held on 13 December 2023 in Paris

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
andThe Energy Conservation Center, Japan

March 2024

The Hub is a voluntary collaboration among 16 governments seeking to strengthen their effectivenessin deploying energy efficiency. Its Secretariat is hosted at the International Energy Agency (IEA) tofoster coordination with the Agency and with other international organisations, the private sector, andother stakeholders.
The Energy Management Action Network (EMAK) is a Task Group of the Hub, established in 2009and led by Japan. EMAK is a platform dedicated to policy information exchange to help improveenergy efficiency and energy savings in industry and buildings. The goal of EMAK is to promote bestpractices by bringing together policy makers and energy managers to discuss solutions and develop
public-private and private-private networks. To learn more about EMAK, please visit:https://energyefficiencyhub.org/task-groups/emak/

9 rue de la Fédération, 75015 Paris, France
secretariat@energyefficiencyhub.org
www.energyefficiencyghub.org

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Table of Contents
List of Acronyms............................................................................................................... 4
Executive Summary .......................................................................................................... 5
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 7
Opening Remarks & Keynotes ......................................................................................... 9
Session 1: Demand-side energy policies and strategic approaches in each country......................................................................................................................................... 13
1.

The Evolution of Energy Efficiency Policy to Support Clean Energy Transition ................................... 13

2.

Demand-side energy policies and strategic approach in the European Union ..................................... 14

3.

Demand-side Energy Policies and Strategic Approaches in Australia ................................................. 16

4.

Demand-side Energy Policies and Strategic Approaches in ASEAN ................................................... 17

5.

Demand-side Energy Policies and Strategic Approaches .................................................................... 18

Discussion .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Participant engagement ................................................................................................................................ 22

Session 2: Exchanging best practices and challenges of demand-side efforts in the
Industrial sector .............................................................................................................. 23
1.

“Water heat source CO2 Heat Pump” for energy-saving technology – SAKE Brewing ........................ 24

2.

Ricoh commitment to Zero-carbon society and Circular Economy ....................................................... 25

3.
Thorough Energy Conservation Reform for Realisation of Carbon Neutrality in Cosmetics
Manufacturing Facility ................................................................................................................................... 26
4.

Exchanging best practices and challenges of demand-side efforts in the industrial sector .................. 28

Discussion .................................................................................................................................................... 29

Session 3: Exchanging best available technologies and challenges of demand-side
efforts in large enterprises, SMEs, and consumer sectors .......................................... 31
1: Trends and examples of demand-side strategies in Canada .................................................................... 31
2: Contribution with heat pump technology in the decarbonisation and energy security for Europe ............. 32
3: Workshop for the Energy Management Action Network Applying technology to demand-side policy ....... 33
4: Demand-Side Technologies of Electric Power Company.......................................................................... 34
5: Decarbonisation of industry ...................................................................................................................... 34
Discussion .................................................................................................................................................... 35

Closing Remarks and Networking Dinner ..................................................................... 37
Analysis of Workshop Themes ...................................................................................... 38
Appendix 1: Agenda ....................................................................................................... 39
Appendix 2: Photos from the Workshop ....................................................................... 42

List of Acronyms

ACE:

ASEAN Centre for Energy

ANRE:

Agency for Natural Resources and Energy (Japan)

ECCJ:

The Energy Conservation Center, Japan

EMAK:

Energy Management Action Network

HPCTJ:Heat Pump and Thermal Storage Technology Center of JapanIEA:The International Energy Agency

METI:

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan)

OECD:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

TEPCO:

Tokyo Electric Power Company

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Executive Summary
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI) and the Energy Conservation
Center, Japan (ECCJ), in cooperation with the Energy Efficiency Hub Secretariat, successfully
conducted the 12th workshop of the Energy Management Action Network (EMAK), a Task
Group of the Energy Efficiency Hub, on 13 December 2023 at the Hilton Paris Opera in Paris,
France.
The theme of the EMAK 12 workshop was “Evolution of Energy Efficiency Policies into
Demand-side Energy Policies”. The dual goal of achieving decarbonisation and energy
security requires a strong focus on energy demand-side policies, considering energy efficiency
is the “first fuel”. The 2022 energy crisis underscored the importance of demand-side policies
and solutions, to achieve carbon neutrality and energy security and to alleviate the impact ofhigh prices on consumers and businesses. The workshop brought together policy makers andprivate sector leaders to address strategic approaches to electrification, fuel switching, grid
flexibility, digitalisation, and disclosure of energy and climate related information.
More than 70 participants joined the workshop both in person and on line.
The workshop aimed to:•highlight energy efficiency and demand-side policy design and implementation
concerning incentives and regulation in different countries and regions;•exchange best practices and challenges in implementing policies to promoteelectrification, fuel switching, grid flexibility, digitalisation, and the disclosure of energy
and climate-related information;•connect policy makers and private sector stakeholders working to foster the clean
energy transitions.

During the workshop, demand-side energy policies and approaches for the industrial andbuildings sectors were presented. Officials from the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), Australia,
Brazil, Canada, European Commission, and Japan were brought together to discuss demandside policies.
The moderator from the ECCJ highlighted the need for bridging roles between the demandside energy policies of each country (as discussed in Session 1) and the ways in which theprivate sector (represented in Sessions 2 and 3) can support their implementation using an
example of the ECCJ in Japan.

5Companies from France, Japan, and the United States shared their strong commitments andefforts towards carbon neutrality, with best practices and challenges including the introductionof heat pumps in the beverage sector, improvement of visibility and corporate structure forenergy savings, and insulation in the industry and building sectors. Cutting-edge technologies
to promote energy saving and optimised energy use were introduced, such as heat pumps anddigital technologies including smart meters.
The sessions provided lively discussions, and the workshop facilitated the sharing of
knowledge and experience on how to realise energy-efficiency improvements on the demandside. Additionally, cutting-edge technologies to promote optimisation of energy utilisation wereshowcased. The event underscored the benefits of building a public-private network.
This report was prepared by ECCJ on behalf of METI to summarise the above outcomes andshare them with more stakeholders, related organisations, and interested parties.
This report and the video recordings of the presentations will be available on the website of
the Asia Energy Efficiency and Conservation Collaboration Center to ensure that the workshop
outcomes are widely shared through the EMAK and Hub networks. Presentations are available
on the Energy Efficiency Hub’s event page.

Hilton Paris Opera

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Introduction
This report provides a summary and analysis of the presentations and discussions that wereconducted at the 12th Energy Management Action Network Workshop (EMAK12) held on 13
December 2023 at the Hilton Paris Opera in France. The event was organised by The Ministryof Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI) and the Energy Conservation Center, Japan(ECCJ), in cooperation with the Energy Efficiency Hub Secretariat.
EMAK serves as a forum to discuss policy issues related to energy efficiency and energy
management systems, to share best practices from participating countries and sectors, and to
explore how to adapt such practices to the different conditions and systems prevailing in othercountries. It is a Task Group under the Energy Efficiency Hub, a voluntary collaboration among
16 governments seeking to strengthen their effectiveness in deploying energy efficiency. Its
secretariat is hosted at the International Energy Agency (IEA).
EMAK was originally established in 2009 as a Task Group under the International Partnershipfor Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) and has been led by Japan since. It was featured
in the G20 Energy Efficiency Leading Programme in 2016 as a key activity to reduce energyintensity in the industrial sector by establishing and enhancing energy management systems
and related policy and legal frameworks.
EMAK facilitates public-private exchanges on systems for improving energy efficiency inindustry and buildings, and fosters the development of networks among policy makers andpractitioners such as energy managers. Eleven workshops were held prior to EMAK12, all withthe goal of sharing and discussing best practices in energy management and energy efficiency,
including policy issues related to energy management in each country and region. The
workshops held to date are as follows:
1st:

Paris, France – January 26-27, 2010

2nd:

Washington, USA – May 10, 2010

rd

3 :

Guilin, China – November 15, 2011

4th:

Tokyo, Japan – January 31, 2013

5th:

Sydney, Australia – February 27, 2014

6th:

New Delhi, India – February 25, 2015

th

7 :

Moscow, Russia – November 19, 2015

8th:

Jakarta, Indonesia – February 3, 2017

9th:

Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 21, 2018

10 : Hanoi, Vietnam – December 4, 2020th

11th: Singapore – February 9, 2023
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The dual goal of achieving both decarbonisation and energy security requires a strong focus
on energy efficiency policies and the development of demand-side energy policies considering
energy efficiency is the “first fuel”. Governments have recognised the critical role of energy
efficiency since the global environmental movement and oil crisis of the 1970s. The more
recent energy crisis in 2022 underscored the importance of demand-side policies and solutions
to achieve carbon neutrality and energy security and to alleviate the impact of high prices on
consumers and businesses.
The theme of the EMAK12 was “Evolution of Energy Efficiency Policies into Demand-side
Energy Policies”. This workshop brought together policy makers and private sector leaders inParis to address strategic approaches to electrification, fuel switching, grid flexibility,
digitalisation, and disclosure of energy and climate related information. Officials from theASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), Australia, Brazil, Canada, European Commission, andJapan, as well as companies including Oracle Energy & Water, Shiseido Co. Ltd., Electricitéde France (EDF), Saint-Gobain, Ricoh Industries France, Daikin Europe N.V., Heat Pump &Thermal Storage Technology Center of Japan, and TEPCO Energy partner, came together todiscuss demand-side policies.
The workshop aimed to:•highlight energy efficiency and demand-side policy design and implementation concerning
incentives and regulation in different countries and regions;•exchange best practices and challenges in implementing policies to promote electrification,
fuel switching, grid flexibility, digitalisation, and the disclosure of energy and climate-related
information;•connect policy makers and private sector stakeholders working to foster the clean energy
transitions.

Remarks, presentations, and discussions can be found in the following sections.

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Opening Remarks & Keynotes
Opening remarks were given by the Energy Efficiency Hub Secretariat and METI, with Japan
offering an overview of EMAK and the objectives of the EMAK 12 workshop. Following remarks,
the Office of Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions, IEA, gave the keynote speechhighlighting the importance of doubling energy efficiency by 2030.

Remarks from the Energy Efficiency Hub
Dr Jonathan Sinton, Head of Energy Efficiency Hub Secretariat, welcomed all participants tothe workshop and explained that EMAK is a Task Group under the Energy Efficiency Hub led
by Japan to accelerate the uptake of energy management practices
globally.
He offered a brief overview of the day’s agenda, noting thatinterventions from several countries highlighting policy frameworks
would be followed by private sector presentations on actions required
within that policy framework. Jonathan underscored the need to work
better together in view of the urgent climate and energy targets.

Dr Jonathan Sinton

Remarks from JapanMr Kentaro Oe, Counsellor, Permanent Delegation of Japan to the OECD, welcomed theparticipants and provided an opening speech noting the following points:(1) EMAK's objectives and efforts to dateSince the first Forum was held in Paris in 2010, 11 forums have been held around the world.
He expressed his delight that today, with the support of the Energy Efficiency Hub
Secretariat, the 12th EMAK Workshop is being held in Paris.
(2) Global energy situation and importance of various pathways and energy efficiency
Looking at the global energy situation, we are facing a complex challenge of simultaneously
addressing climate change, ensuring energy security, and achieving economic growth.
Energy efficiency, the subject covered by EMAK, is highlighted as the "first fuel" in the
global energy transition towards net zero emissions in the discussions at the G7 Ministers’Meeting with presidency of Japan this year, and "energy efficiency first" needs to berecognised as a driving principle for our actions.
9(3) Significance of EMAK12 and the shift from energy efficiency to demand-side
decarbonisation
In alignment with the G7 Hiroshima Leaders' Communiqué in May 2023 noting "theimportance of developing demand-side energy policies" in addition to energy efficiency,
Mr Oe pointed out the key role of demand-side measures in combination with supply-side
policies to achieve carbon neutrality.
At the recent COP28, most countries agreed to work together to"collectively double the global average annual rate of energy
efficiency improvements by 2030". Mr Oe noted that the EMAK12
workshop would also contribute to increasing the global rate ofenergy efficiency improvement.
(4) Japan's efforts on technology and its global contributions

Mr Kentaro Oe

He concluded that EMAK12 would be a fruitful forum for allparticipants coming from the private and public sectors.

10Keynote: The Evolution of Energy Efficiency Policies
Dr Emma Mooney, Energy Efficiency Analyst, Office of Energy
Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions, IEA, provided the keynote
speech.
(1)

Dr Mooney demonstrated that 2023 has been the hottest year

on record; her presentation outlined extreme heatwaves, energy
shortages, and price spikes in 2023, demonstrating urgent need to
improve efficiency and conservation. She highlighted that these events

Dr Emma Mooneyplaced huge strains on energy systems, with cooling demands doubling and air conditioning
overload causing blackouts.
(2)

Global commitments to doubling of energy efficiency gains

The IEA’s call at COP28 for doubling global rate of energy efficiency improvements to over 4%
yearly through 2030 is seeing strong initial level of global commitments. This target has now
been adopted by over 120 countries, representing major progress.
(3)

Tracking country progress on energy intensity

In examining historical data, the presentation finds nearly every country has achieved the 4%
target of energy intensity improvement rate for at least two years since 2012. However, it notes
only 40% of countries sustained this rate through 2022, highlighting need for policy consistency.
(4)

Evolution of inclusive, flexible policies to engage sectors

Dr Mooney

emphasisedthatenergy efficiency policies must
engage diverse sectors andmeasures,becoming

more

flexible and adaptive as clean
energy transitions accelerate.
This requires governments totransform policies to be more
inclusive while continuing toelectrify end-use sectors.

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Finally, she introduced the Evolution of Energy Efficiency Policy to Support Clean Energy
Transitions report which was published December 2023 by the IEA. Japan’s Ministry of
Economy, Trade and Industry, as part of Japan’s Presidency of the G7, asked the IEA to
examine the evolution of energy efficiency policy in the context of the clean energy transitions.
The resulting report supported the discussions among G7 countries and provided insights anddirection for the G7 energy and climate agenda.

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Session 1: Demand-side energy policies and strategic
approaches in each country
Ms Kristina Klimovich, Programme Officer at the Energy Efficiency Hub Secretariat, moderated
the first session featuring presentations by ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), Australia, Brazil,
the European Commission, and Japan.
This session focused on themes of digitalisation and consumer engagement.
Guiding questions included:•

Do you have examples of effective consumer engagement
measures encouraging people to optimise their energy use?

•

What policies have successfully supported fuel switchingand demand response?

•

What are some solutions to support the widespread
adoption of smart meters?

•

What critical challenges need to be addressed now to
enable the digital transformation of energy systems?

Ms Kristina Klimovich

1. The Evolution of Energy Efficiency Policy to Support Clean
Energy Transition
Mr Naoki Tosaka, Assistant Director of Energy Efficiency Division, Agency for Natural
Resources and Energy (ANRE), METI, introduced the overall agenda covering new regulations
through the Energy Conservation Act (the Act on Rationalising Energy Use and Shifting to Nonfossil Energy), incentives and subsidy programs aimed at energy conservation, efficiency
improvements, and efforts to shift to non-fossil energy in Japan.
(1) Expanded reporting requirements for large enterprises
In 2022, Japan amended the Energy Conservation Act to add “Shifting to Non-fossil
Energy”, requiring enterprises consuming over 1 500 kilolitres oil equivalent to report totalenergy usage, submit conservation plans, and shift to non-fossil energy over time. The
scope expanded from initial fossil fuel focus during 1970s energy crisis.
(2) Enhancing Top-Runner efficiency standards
The successful 'Top-Runner Program' sets product efficiency targets based on best-inclass performers to drive rapid improvements over time.
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(3) Strengthening energy conservation subsidies
With energy prices rising, subsidy programs aim to accelerate energy efficiency
improvement, electrification and fuel switching for businesses, and insulation retrofitting
and residential water heater for households. Key expansions cover heat pumps and highefficient water heaters.
(4) Analysis of household energy use
Japanese households consume significant energy heatingwater due to cultural bathing habits. Policies to promote “DRReady” water heaters are under discussion in order to ensure
grid flexibility.
(5) International policy comparisons
The presentation concluded by highlighting both the inclusionof demand-side energy policies into the G7 Communique

Mr Naoki Tosaka

during Japan's presidency and an interest in comparing transition support policies globally.

2. Demand-side energy policies and strategic approach in theEuropean UnionDr Tudor Constantinescu, Principal Advisor to the Director General for Energy, European
Commission, described demand-side energy policies and strategic approach in the European
Union. The presentation outlined demand-side policies anchored in the European Green Dealand the EU strategy on energy system integration. Objectives are to increase efficiency,
flexibility, and renewables to accelerate transition away from gas. The demand-side policies inthe EU include the following instruments: REPowerEU, recast of EED and RED, the recast of
EPBD, the Digitalisation Action Plan, and the Heat Pumps Action Plan.

(1) Relevance of demand-side flexibility and market reforms
The need for flexibility in the future energy system is expected to at least double by 2030
and triple by 2050. All flexibility solutions, including demand-side measures and storage
need to be considered. The EU is looking to upgrade the market design, building on theexisting Electricity Directive and Electricity Regulation. Demand response can help tackle
the volatility and bring benefits to the consumers and grids. The reform of electricity market
design focus on (1) enhancing non-fossil fuel sources, such as demand response and14

storage, (2) enhancing the use of flexibility services by system operators, and (3) creating
more opportunities for trading of renewables and flexible sources.
(2) Results and ambition in key directives
As for smart meters, the EU has a penetration rate of over 50% in 12 Member States, andthe installation rate of electricity smart meters to households
had reached more than 80%. The REPowerEU includes,
among other measures, a goal of installation of 10 million
heat pumps by 2025.
The recast of Energy Efficiency Directive and Renewable
Energy Directive set strengthened EU-wide targets forbuildings, industry, and transport. The overall target of the

Dr Tudor Constantinescu

EED is 11.7% decrease in energy consumption, going hand in hand with the renewableenergy target.
(3) Buildings sector plans and standards
The EU aims to renovate 3% of public buildings annually, reducing the total final energy
consumption by 1.9% per year. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
aims to achieve a fully decarbonised building stock by 2050. Measures include a gradualphase-out of stand-alone boilers powered by fossil fuels and introduce an enhanced
standard for new buildings, including a more ambitious vision for buildings to be zeroemission. The EPBD further defines Minimum Energy Performance Standards, Energy
Performance Certificates, National Building Renovation Plans, and renovation passports
for individual buildings. The EU has a differentiated approach for non-residential (16%worst-performing buildings to be renovated by 2030 and the 26% by 2033) and residentialbuildings (16% by 2030 and 20-22% by 2035). A new standard is being introduced for newbuildings, in line with the 2050 vision for the building stock.
(4) Digitalisation action plan
Adopted in October 2022, the plan includes 24 key actions to coordinate and accelerate
the digital and sustainable transformation of the EU’s energy system. This action plan will
help develop a competitive market for digital energy services and digital energy
infrastructure that are cyber-secure, efficient and sustainable. It supports energy system
integration, participation of ‘prosumers’ in the energy transition, and ensuresinteroperability of energy data, platforms, and services.

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（5）Financing and Partnerships
Hundreds of billions of euros are allocated to support the acceleration of efficiency andrenewables to support consumers and businesses via mechanisms like the Cohesion
Funds and Green Deal.

3. Demand-side Energy Policies and Strategic Approaches inAustralia
Mr Anoop Nambiar, Distributed Energy Lead, AusNet Australia, pointed out that the rising
adoption of rooftop solar presented grid management challenges. He also spoke about theproof-of-concept for consumer participation in a distributed energy
market and coordination between aggregators and consumers,
responding to market signals. Mr Nambiar noted the trial
demonstrated technical feasibility and national scale up of the model
is being considered next.
(1) Context of increasing distributed solar generation

Mr Anoop Nambiar

Australia has an already high and rising rooftop solar adoption, supplying cost-effective
renewable energy but posting balancing supply and demand issues for the electricity
market. Australia is the leader of per capita rooftop solar generation globally. Forecasts
predict that 40% of energy will be generated from residential solar by 2050, which poseschallenges for the national electricity market. Australia has a near-real time spot market
where all electricity is sold. While the generation cost is dropping, the supply-demandbalancing poses a challenge.
(2) Trial of market integration for distributed energy resources
Integrating distributed energy resources into the Australian electricity market iscomplicated as the power system and market frameworks were designed to facilitate theone-way trade and flows of electricity from large-scale generators to consumers. Project
EDGE (Energy Demand and Generation Exchange) was a multi-year proof-of-concept
project conducted within Victoria to demonstrate that distributed energy resources could
participate in existing and future wholesale energy markets at scale. The project helped
aggregators optimise how consumer-distributed energy resources (residential solar,
storage, and EVs) are used.

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(3) Key findings and next steps
The project demonstrated an arrangement for integrating distributed energy resources atscale. Next steps involve transitioning the model nationally to leverage benefits while
controlling system risks and costs.

4. Demand-side Energy Policies and Strategic Approaches in
ASEAN
Dr Zulfikar Yurnaidi, Manager of Energy Modelling and Policy Planning, ASEAN Centre forEnergy (ACE) talked about ASEAN regional energy efficiency efforts and targets.
Dr Zulfikar’s presentation covered the ASEAN Centre for Energy's
goals, initiatives, and flagship publications. The centre aims to
support its member governments in achieving energy security,
accessibility, affordability, and sustainability through governmental
cooperation.
(1) Regional energy efficiency targets and strategies

Dr Zulfikar Yurnaidi

The ASEAN region set a target to reduce energy intensity by 32% by 2025, with a focus
on industry and transport emissions reductions. Five key strategies are outlined spanning
standards and labelling, private sector incentives, capacity building in priority sectors, andinformation dissemination.
(2) Connecting energy transition and industrial development
Dr Zulfikar expressed linking energy efficiency efforts to developing associated industries
and supply chains, providing economic incentives alongside energy savings to support
the transition.
(3) Buildings sector roadmap and recommendations
A recent report jointly produced with the IEA offered recommendations across seven areas
to achieve sustainable near zero emission buildings by 2050. Policy, technology, andcapacity building interventions were proposed for the building sector.
(4) Requests for further collaboration
In closing, Dr Zulfikar called for additional cooperation in information exchange,technology development, and financing, to support ASEAN energy efficiency efforts
across end-use sectors.
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5. Demand-side Energy Policies and Strategic Approaches
Ms Alexandra Maciel, National Coordinator, Ministry of Mines & Energy, Brazil, shared demand
response policies and smart metering initiatives in Brazil's electricity sector.
(1) Context of digitalisation and smart grid transition in Brazil
Brazil is experiencing a growth of distributed renewable generation in the electricity sector
as a transition from a unidirectional to smart grid model. This is driving a need for smarter
grid management and a more customer-focused approach by utilities.
(2) Regulatory gaps around smart metering and data privacy
There are currently no clear regulations or standards establishedin Brazil regarding smart metering, data collection, and privacy
issues. There is an opportunity develop updates to the legal
framework to enable greater digitalisation.
(3) Ongoing efforts toward standardisation

Ms Alexandra Maciel

National committees are actively discussing smart grid standardisation to support
digitalisation, following European Commission-designed models and European Directives.
(4) Demand response as a valuable grid flexibility option
Studies point to promising potential for demand response in Brazil as a competitive
alternative to expanding generation capacity, particularly during dry seasons given the
country’s reliance on hydropower.
(5) Detailed study focused on quantifying demand response potential
A dedicated study was undertaken targeting major industrial sectors as well as data
centres and the sanitation sector to quantify technical demand response potential. The
improved methodology will enable better representation of demand response in long-termplanning.
(6) Next steps to incorporate study findings into energy planning
Key next steps will involve integrating the demand response quantification methodology
into national energy planning processes and updating assumed penetration scenarios toproperly value the grid flexibility potential.

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Discussion
After all remarks were delivered, Ms Kristina Klimovich, the moderator of this session, asked
presenters about their approaches to demand-side energy policies.
(1) Ms Alexandra Maciel from Brazil asked about other country’s experiences working withenergy utilities, specifically regarding setting smart meter integration into measurement
procedures.
The following discussion took place among the Session 1 speakers.
・Smart meter regulations in Australia
Mr Anoop Nambiar from Australia provided an overview of smart meter rollout targets,costs, and benefits. Key details: 20-30% current national rollout of smart meters with a2030 target of 100%, the state of Victoria has 98% consumer smart meter coverage after
a USD 2 billion investment.
・EU-level smart meter support
Dr Tudor Constantinescu from the EU outlined European directives, regulations, andproposals to promote demand response and the rollout of smart meters. Goals include
enabling flexibility services, evolving system operator incentives, quantified integration ofrenewables, and proper consumer remuneration.
・Country experiences on incentives
Japan focuses incentives on company subsidies that are not limited to smart meters.
ASEAN countries highlight the need for strengthened regulatory frameworks andaccelerated digitalisation to track energy usage.
・Digitalisation for unlocking demand side potential
The moderator raised digitalisation as an important enabler for demand side policies.
Dr Zulfikar from ACE reinforced this point and noted the value of digitalisation for tracking
energy usage and better understanding and promoting behaviours to promote energy
efficiency.
(2) The moderator asked panellists to share lessons learned and experiences in building
demand response and demand side management policies. Speakers from Australia, Brazil,
the European Commission, and Japan then offered their perspectives.

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・ EU’s lessons learned
Dr Constantinescu highlighted the importance of having common EU-level targets andpolicies while allowing flexibility for member states to analyse demand potential by sector.
He emphasised using a coordinated mix of standards, regulations, incentives, information
campaigns, and financing tools tailored to countries’ stages of development.
・Brazil’s experience with public sector energy management
Brazil has focused implementation on improving energy management and monitoring in
the public sector through ISO 50 001 certification. Better energy data enables theunderstanding of demand patterns and the changing of consumer behaviours.
・Japan's approaches for industry and households
Japan manages industry energy use through mandatory reporting and linking subsidies toefficiency improvements. For households, Japan promotes efficient products and relies on
behaviour change interventions aimed at reducing demand.
(3) Mr Anoop Nambiar from Australia asked about other countries' highest priority for the
coming 12 to 24 months.
・Perspective from the European Commission
Dr Constantinescu noted that for the next 24 months the focus would be on supporting
Member States in transposing recently passed EU Directives on Energy Efficiency into
national legislation. This is crucial for ensuring proper implementation of the directives
afterwards.
・Perspective from ACE
Dr Zulfikar explained that the current workplan runs until 2025 and over the next two years
ACE will start planning the next phase (2026-2045), while accelerating efforts to meet
2025 energy efficiency targets.
・The discussion highlighted the importance of learning from global best practices and past
failures to inform future planning.
(4) Dr Constantinescu asked what steps and actions countries aim to take across sectors tomeet the COP28 pledge to double the average annual rate of energy efficiency
improvement.

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・Brazil's plan for buildings and industry
Brazil is targeting the building and industry sectors, implementing plans for near zeroenergy buildings starting with public buildings then adding commercial and residentialbuildings. Incentive programs for energy efficiency retrofits in energy-intensive and SME
industrial companies are also present.
・Southeast Asia's focus on standards and public awarenessSoutheast Asian countries plan to develop more efficiency standards for appliances andindustry equipment. These will be complemented with efforts to foster knowledge sharing,
capacity building, and public awareness campaigns given relatively low uptake of energy
efficiency in industry.
・Australia's approach to efficiency and renewables
Australia aims to strengthen efficiency standards to meet the COP28 pledge, though rapid
renewable energy growth, batteries, and electrification.
・Japan targeting SMEs
Japan is focusing energy efficiency support on SMEs which have lagged behind in reportingand planning, by providing expert advice and government subsidies.

Session-1 Discussion scenery

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Participant engagement
A short audience engagement poll using menti.com revealed the following takeaways fromthe audience.
Q1: Which country are you from?

Q2: What is your affiliation?

Q3: Please rank the key catalysers toenhancing energy efficiency in buildings.

Q4: Please rank the key drivers to improveenergy efficiency in industry.

22Session 2: Exchanging best practices and challenges ofdemand-side efforts in the Industrial sector
At the beginning of Session 2, the moderator, Mr Joji Koike, Managing Director of the ECCJ,
highlighted the need for bridging the gap between demand-side policy frameworks and theirimplementation. Mr Koike gave an example of how the ECCJ performs this bridging role inJapan.

The moderator explained the relationship between the policy-focused Session 1 and the morepractical implementation-driven Sessions 2 and 3.
(1) Analysing key elements driving private sector CO2 reductions
Possible factors enabling companies to effectively cut emissions include: top-levelcommitment, internal coordination, collaborations between technology suppliers andusers, and effective translation of policy into action. Mr Koike’s organisation provides
auditing, training, awards, and consumer education to drive this change.

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(2) Understanding user needs through digitisation
Trends show increased user demand for energy/emissions
visualisation along with renewables integration, requiring
demand optimisation. Digitalisation and precise tracking help
meet these needs but require updated technological expertise.
(3) Summarising the session’s objectiveThe

session’s

overallobjectivewastranslating

policyframeworks into actual private sector actions, thus energy and

Mr Joji Koike

emissions reductions. Proposed actions aim to identify cross-cutting success factors,
quantify consumer benefits from technology adoption, and gather user feedback to refine
government policy.

1. “Water heat source CO2 Heat Pump” for energy-saving
technology – SAKE Brewing
Mr Akihiro Watanabe, Director, International & Technical Research Department, Heat Pump &Thermal Storage Technology Center of Japan (HPTCJ), noted that the organisation has a 37year history promoting heat pump and ice storage technologies in Japan and overseas via
exhibitions, seminars, incentive schemes, and international research conferences including
with IEA.
He presented introductory efforts to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions by using heatpumps in the sake production process at Hakutsuru Sake Brewery.
(1) Background on Hakutsuru sake brewery
Hakutsuru is a famous 288-year-old sake maker in Japan founded in 1743, with multiple
gold medals, including a competition held in France in 2022. The new plant in Nada Uosaki
has been using Mayekawa CO2 heat pumps for heating and cooling in the sake production
process since 2012, including heat sterilisation and packaging.

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(2) System configuration and coefficient of performance (COP) analysis
The system uses 9 CO2 heat pumps with heating side for sterilisation and cooling side forcooling after packaging. COP charts over time show heating
COP ~3.5, cooling COP ~2.5, and combined heating/cooling
COP reaching 7.0. This approach cuts CO2 emissions by 34%
and costs by 24% compared to the previously used boiler/chiller
method.
(3) Benefits and awards summary
System integration improved efficiency resulted in energy
savings and lowered emissions. As a result, HPTCJ received

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a government award for energy efficiency in 2015. CO2 heat pumps are effective forfood/beverage factories with significant heating/cooling needs. The technology effectively
contributes to carbon neutrality goals and provides high efficiency with heat recovery to
reduce costs.

2. Ricoh commitment to Zero-carbon society and Circular Economy
Mr Robert Wuest, Group Manager, Recycle Business Group, Ricoh Industrie France S.A.S.,
presented plans to achieve the decarbonisation of its activities by 2050. Mr Wuest noted thestrong involvement and engagement of the Board of Directors towards challenging ESG
targets focusing on reducing environmental impact.
Ricoh’s two main pillars to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are energy-saving activities andresource saving through eco-design and product reuse and material recycling.
(1) Introducing Ricoh Group and Aligning Business to ESG
Ricoh Group is a leader in office printing equipment and services with 81 000 employees,
240 companies, and USD 13 billion global revenues. The group is transforming into a
digital service company, structured across five business units with a dedicated ESG
committee overseeing results and setting direction.
(2) Targets and progress in GHG emissions reduction
Ricoh has set targets to reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63% and scope 3 by
40% by 2030, reaching net zero emissions by 2050. To date, Ricoh already cut scope 1
and 2 emissions by 45% and scope 3 by 31% while increasing renewable energy usage25

by 30% as of fiscal year 2022. The company is also focusing on reducing emissions using
eco-design, reused products, recycled materials, and low-carbon transportation.
(3) Innovations in eco-design and circular economy
The A3 colour printer model cut product carbon footprint 27% due to the use of recycledplastic parts, reduced packaging, and its lower energy use. Ricoh has pioneered the
Comet CircleTM concept for realising a circular economy in 1994 which focused on reuse,remanufacturing and recycling to eliminate waste. Goals to reduce virgin materials usage
are 60% reduction by 2030 and 12% by 2050.
(4) Circular economy initiatives at Ricoh
Ricoh’s factory in France employs 600 people and boasts arevenue of USD 182 million from thermal paper and circular
economy activities. The factory cut 61 tonnes CO2 via heatrecovery installation, and 20% of electricity comes from green
sources. Ricoh is continuously modelling product carbon
footprints. The company has expertise in repair, renewal, and remanufacturing. Additionally, products parts are being reusedsince 1996, a practice that is now expanding to non-Ricoh

Mr Robert Wuest

partners.

3. Thorough Energy Conservation Reform for Realisation of Carbon
Neutrality in Cosmetics Manufacturing Facility
Mr Tomoya Onuki, Facility Management Group, Manufacturing Department, Kakegawa
Factory, Shiseido, Co. Ltd., presented energy conservation activities at the factory, which wasawarded the Energy Conservation Grand Prize of Japan in 2022.
Mr Onuki introduced the Shiseido Kakegawa factory and provided an overview of Shiseido's
global structure, output, and workforce. The company’s mission is “beauty innovations for abetter world”, and its strategic priority is to reduce environmental footprint.
(1) Shiseido's aggressive carbon neutrality goals
Shiseido aims to achieve scope 1 and 2 carbon neutrality by 2026. Additionally, Shiseido
aims to reduce scope 1 and 2 CO2 by 46.2% by 2030.

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(2) New organisational structures and visibility
The Kakegawa factory has long-standing energy conservation awareness activities. Since
2018, energy consumption has been increasing alongside with production volume. In order
to increase the uptake of energy conservation activities, more than 430 electricity meters
were installed with data freely available for analysis. An organisational structure was put inplace to facilitate consistent and hands-on energy conservation, involving the quality
assurance personnel.
(3) Past successes and sustained activities
Data-driven improvements implemented at the Kakegawa factory optimised equipment
operations thus reducing waste by 80%. Additionally, capital investments in equipment
renewal have shown significant energy savings and a reduction of 188 tonnes of CO2 ayear. Such case studies focused on automation and cost-effective capital investments areshared with other Shiseido companies.
(4) Ongoing Efforts
In order to sustain the energy-saving activities in factories, thesecretariat team offered support in preparation of energy
conservation proposals and reports. Moreover, efficiency of the
production line and the product manufacturing method werereviewed to seek additional energy savings. Monthly productionplans were standardised based on the solar power generation
predictions to further reduce energy consumption.

Mr Tomoya Onuki

Lastly, the reduction of high air conditioning loads was made possible due to theintroduction of newly developed breathable uniforms. This allowed temperatures toincrease by 3°C. Mr Onuki noted three principles that promote energy conservationinternally: (1) do not criticise or blame, (2) share appreciation to bolster self-esteem, and(3) put yourself in other colleagues’ shoes.
Overall, energy management systems became standard in recent years; however, datareporting can still be improved and turned into useful accessible suggestions.

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4. Exchanging best practices and challenges of demand-side efforts
in the industrial sector
Ms Céline Carré, Head of Public Affairs, Saint-Gobain, introduced Saint-Gobain and its
sustainability commitments.
(1) Introducing TIPCHECK programme
Technical Insulation Performance Check (TIPCHECK) is an energy audit programme forindustrial facilities that aims to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions through insulation.
The TIPCHECK Programme was developed by the European Industrial Insulation
Foundation (EiiF). The TIPCHECK programme offers training courses for engineers andauditors to train them to evaluate technical insulation systems in industrial facilities. It hasdelivered average savings of 200 000 – 400 000 MWh/year for clients over 10 years,
reducing costs by approximately EUR 7 million annually with 1–2-year paybacks,
simultaneously avoiding 1 million tonnes of CO2.
(2) Standardised assessment process
The TIPCHECK is a standardised energy auditing tool designed in line with existing
protocols, such as EN 16247 and ISO 50 002. EiiF develops standards like the
TIPCHECK, which are relatively non-intrusive.
(3) Accelerating Building renovation with policy
The recast European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and Building Renovation
Passports can help drive deeper upgrades by improving coordination. However,
government subsidies often target single measures instead of focusing on the overallbuilding renovation. Additionally, consumers often lack awareness and tools to undertakebuilding renovation.
(4) Gaps in Energy Efficiency First principle
There are loopholes in applying the Energy Efficiency First
principle. For instance, installing heat pumps without upgradingbuilding envelope is sub-optimal. Additionally, better grid
integration is needed to take advantage of the demand
reduction potential.
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(5) Key takeaways
The following actions would help accelerate building renovation:•

Better implementation of the Energy Efficiency First principle;•

Increased support for implementation of energy efficiency solutions in the industry
sector;•Awareness of and emphasis on systemic benefits of energy efficiency; and•Deepened interaction between demand reduction in the residential sector andrenewable heat solutions in industry.

Discussion
After all presentations were delivered, Mr Joji Koike, noted the following key points brought up
during the session: organisational approaches, targets-setting, renewable energy adoption,
digitalisation, circular economy, collaboration with suppliers, policy guidance needs, etc.
Common themes included strong climate commitments and systematic policy approaches.
(1) Q&A and discussion with HTPCJ (Best practice of Hakutsuru case)
Dialogue examined how Hakutsuru overcame cost hurdles in adopting expensive but
efficient heat pumps. Hakutsuru focused on substantial emissions reductions andcommunicated longer-term cost savings to convince its management to undertake theproject.
(2) Q&A and discussion with Ricoh Industries France
Discussions covered how Ricoh fosters internal alignment on ESG goals across its sites
and handles scope 3 indirect emissions. The prioritisation of circular economy models toenable local production, reuse, and recycling are together lowering transport-related
impacts.
(3) Q&A and discussion with Shiseido
Exchanges detail how Shiseido gets buy-in from its internal teams to pursue energy
efficiency amid concerns over quality risks. Clear risk quantification and risk mitigation
planning have helped convince management and production staff to pursue efficiency
measures and practices.

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(4) Q&A and discussion with Saint-Gobain
Saint-Gobain has held consultations with building owners on various energy efficiency
topics, including Building Renovation Passports. Voluntary energy rating labels serve asa feasibility test for future wider regulatory adoption. The EU-funded projects can offer
valuable insights; the outcomes from projects can be shared more widely.

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Session 3: Exchanging best available technologies andchallenges of demand-side efforts in large enterprises,
SMEs, and consumer sectors
Mr Joji Koike, Managing Director of ECCJ, moderated session 3 and introduced the presenters.

1: Trends and examples of demand-side strategies in Canada
Ms Valerie Bennett, Manager of the External Partnership Team, Office of Energy Efficiency,
Canada, focused on energy efficiency programs. Ms Bennett noted that Canada has one of
the world's cleanest electricity systems but is still relying partially on fossil fuels.
(1) Energy efficiency program jurisdictions
In Canada, the federal, provincial, and territorial governments share responsibilities
related to energy use and efficiency. This poses coordination challenges despite federal
efforts to work on codes, performance standards, and funding programs.
(2) Diverse business landscapes
Canada has many small businesses across multiple sectors with varying abilities toreduce peak energy use. The economy is also energy intensive due to production,
processing, and transportation.
(3) Current federal emissions reduction efforts
The federal government recently released a plantargeting 40% emissions reduction by 2030, including
building retrofits and equipment standards. New funding
programs

also support

industrial

decarbonisation,building codes advancement, and other projects.

Ms Valerie Bennett(4) Existing provincial demand response programs
Provinces also have demand-side efforts focused on efficiency and equipment
installations, but a limited number of peak demand mitigation programs. Ontario's large
consumer demand response initiative successfully reduced demand peaks and costs.
(5) Technology's role in unlocking flexible demand
Digitalisation and automation can help large companies better manage energy use anddistributed resources to participate in electricity markets. Smaller firms can also leveragesmart technologies and aggregators to jointly benefit from demand response.
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2: Contribution with heat pump technology in the decarbonisationand energy security for Europe
Ms Saki Nakaoka, Supervisor, Environment Research Centre, Daikin Europe N.V., focused onheat pumps, explaining different types such as air-to-water and air-to-air, their growing
adoption for heating, and efficiency improvements enabled by technologies like inverters.
(1) Introduction
Ms Nakaoka provided background on Daikin Europe, including its 50-year history,
business footprint across Europe/Middle East/Africa, manufacturing sites, coretechnologies in heat pumps and refrigeration, product portfolio, and environmental vision
for 2050.
(2) Heat pump technology and market
The presentation detailed heat pump types like air-to-water and air-to-air, their growing
use for heating in Europe, efficiency gains from inverter technology, and European energy
regulations promoting adoption of efficient heating products.
(3) Heat pumps for decarbonisation
Ms Nakaoka outlined the carbon reduction potential of switching from fossil fuel heating
to heat pumps, European regulations like Eco-Design speeding this transition, and theneed to balance efficiency requirements across different heating system types.
(4) Daikin initiatives
Examples were provided of Daikin projects to improve energy efficiency, including heatrecovery systems for retailers, apartment heating solutions,residential demand response, and R&D investments in a new
Europe/Middle East/Africa R&D centre.
(5) Importance of communication
The presentation concluded by emphasising the future potentialof heat pumps for decarbonisation, energy security, and thecritical role of stakeholder communication in supporting adoptionof new efficient technologies.

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3: Workshop for the Energy Management Action Network Applying
technology to demand-side policy
Mr Ian Ferguson, Global Solutions Architect, Oracle Energy and Water – Opower, introduced
Opower's demand-side management approach using data analytics and behavioural science.
Mr Ferguson highlighted the benefits of using software with technology-focused solutions,
proposing to instead apply software to the abundant data utilities retain about customers.
(1) Challenges reaching less engaged customers
The majority of utility demand-side management programs reach the most engaged
customers. New technology makes it possible to better understand customers and drive
permanent changes in energy usage across wider groups, including less digitally engaged
limited-income renters.
(2) Personalised communication tools and strategies
Opower has developed various tools to analyse utility data
and then communicate personalised insights to individual
customers in ways that can impact their behaviour during brief
moments of engagement. This allows the tailoring of outreachon energy usage, bills, and programs to specific customer
segments.
Mr Ian Ferguson(6) Four-part formula to change energy usage

The formula involves: large utility data sets, analytics platforms to process data,
behavioural science to trigger engagement, and measurable program designs to test
effectiveness. Opower has refined this approach through over a decade of experience
working with over 175 utilities globally.
(7) Global results and cross-cultural applicability

Opower has robust measurable results demonstrating ability to permanently change
habits and increase program adoption across 12 countries. Initial concerns about culturaldifferences in Japan proved unfounded, confirming behavioural triggers work
internationally.
(8) Policy recommendations

Governments can enable the technology through aligning utility incentives, requiring
measurement, supporting digitalisation and scalability via opt-out programs.

Japanprovided positive examples of policy and regulations driving success.
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4: Demand-Side Technologies of Electric Power Company
Dr Masanobu Sasaki, Senior Manager, TEPCO Energy Partner, Inc., described the activitiesof Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the largest electricity company in Japan, toreduce carbon emissions and expand renewable energy which is demand-side technologies
of Electric Power Company.
(1) Introducing TEPCO and its decarbonisation targets
TEPCO is the largest electricity company in Japan with USD 55 billion in revenue. Their
2030 target is 50% carbon emissions reduction across the supply chain. TEPCO wasrestructured into holding, grid, retail, and renewable energy
companies after the Fukushima disaster.
(2) Industrial electrification and heat pumps
Switching industrial fossil fuel processes like painting toelectricity via heat pumps improves efficiency and reduces
emissions.

There

are

plans

to

redevelop

TEPCO'sheadquarters to implement solar power generation and

Dr Masanobu Sasaki

storage.
(3) Balancing renewables via virtual power plants
As renewable energy use increases, virtual power plants need to aggregate demand
response from building systems to stabilise the grid. Adding demand response capabilities
to heat pumps is a cost-effective approach.

5: Decarbonisation of industry
Mr Clément Gachot, Électricité de France (EDF), noted that decarbonisation of industrial heatis a priority to reach carbon neutrality.
(1) Introducing EDF and decarbonisation
EDF is a French utility company operating across Europe focused on building a net zeroenergy future. Industrial emissions account for 35% of France’s target to reduce emissions
55% by 2030 globally. Waste heat is 42% of French industry’s energy consumption,
representing a major decarbonisation opportunity.

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(2) Assessing decarbonisation technologies
In France, there are two main decarbonisation levers: heat recovery and fossil fuelsubstitution. Technical solutions include heat pumps (20% waste heat recovery potential),
mechanical vapor recompression, electric boilers (60+ TWh market), and electric furnaces(80+ TWh market). However, the deployment of these technologies is happening too
slowly.
(3) Workforce and innovation constraints
Additional skilled workforce is needed to facilitate the installationof heat pumps and other relevant technologies. A case study of a17-year innovation cycle for transcritical heat pump demo showstime required to develop solutions.
(4) Role of policy, subsidies, and partnerships

Additional subsidies supporting operational costs are needed toincentivise high temperature heat pumps. More value is placed onwaste heat recovery in efficiency metrics would optimise solutions.

Mr Clément Gachot

Public-private partnerships can de-risk technology and assist development.

Discussion
Mr Joji Koike, the moderator of session 3, briefly summarised all presentations.
The discussion highlighted common challenges including high up-front costs, electricity vs. gas
pricing, and difficulties getting buy-in from SMEs. There was general agreement on the keyrole of policy alignment, capacity building, data usage, and end-user engagement.
(1) Key takeaways and common themes
The moderator summarised key themes, noting the role of policy frameworks inaddressing the barriers to energy efficiency acceleration. Additionally, the need to engage
less advanced end-users and further utilise energy data was noted as well as thenecessity to integrate innovative technologies.

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(2) Q&A and discussion on heat pumps
Panellists discussed heat pump adoption challenges including high up-front costs andongoing operating costs, given different electricity vs. gas pricing. Solutions explored
involved subsidies, carbon pricing, working with manufacturers on specifications, andwaste heat utilisation.
(3) Discussion on demand response and grid integration
The expansion of renewable energy penetration and electrification led to an increased
need for demand response and end-user load adjustments across regions. While theoptimal energy mix varies among countries, panellists emphasised the crucial role ofpolicy alignment between national and sub-national governments.

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Closing Remarks and Networking Dinner
Dr Emma Mooney, Energy Efficiency Analyst, Office of Energy Efficiency and Inclusive
Transitions, IEA, and Mr Haruto Shinoda, Assistant Director, International Affairs Office, ANRE,
METI, Japan, provided closing remarks for the workshop.
Dr Emma Mooney noted that today’s workshop highlighted
inspirational examples as well as demonstrated the scale of thechallenge to double the rate of global energy efficiency
improvement. Efficiency must remain central in decarbonisation
efforts as the world transitions to electrification, otherwise muchhigher infrastructure investment will be needed to deliver low-carbon
energy.
Dr Emma MooneyThe energy transition must put people at the centre. To reflect this,the name of the IEA’s energy efficiency division has changed to the Office of the Energy
Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions.
Dr Mooney closed her remark by thanking METI for leading the EMAK Task Group, the Energy
Conservation Center Japan for organising the workshop, and the Energy Efficiency Hub for
their collaboration and contributions.
Final remarks were made by Mr Haruto Shinoda from METI, the hostof this workshop, who started by thanking workshop speakers,
participants, chairs, and online audience for a fruitful discussion. He
noted many countries and companies have set ambitious energy
efficiency improvement targets, including the global goal of doubling
efficiency gains by 2030, as agreed at the COP28 Climate Summit.
Achieving these targets requires effective practical actions and

Mr Haruto Shinoda

coordination between the public and private sectors to ensure policy objectives align withindustry’s knowledge and capabilities.
Cooperation between countries is also vital to bring together energy efficiency technologies
and expertise to enable the transition to carbon neutrality and a circular economy.
He noted that Japan will continue hosting workshops to promote energy efficiency under theumbrella of the Energy Efficiency Hub.
He concluded by thanking all participants for their contributions to this successful workshop.

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Analysis of Workshop Themes
Approximately 70 people attended EMAK12 workshop in person and online. Networking took
place during meeting breaks and the reception.

Affiliation
Government
13%
Corporate &Business
53%

Government

International
Organization
34%

International Organization

Corporate & Business

Figure 1. Participant Affiliations

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Appendix 1: Agenda
Agenda
09:00

Registration

Opening Remarks & Keynote
09:30

Introduction from Dr Jonathan Sinton, Head of Energy Efficiency Hub Secretariat

09:35

Remarks from Ms Penny Sirault, Chair of Energy Efficiency Hub, Australia
Remarks from Mr Kentaro Oe, Counsellor, Permanent Delegation of Japan to the OECD,

09:40
Japan

09:45

Keynote from Dr Emma Mooney, Energy Efficiency Analyst, Office of Energy Efficiency andInclusive Transitions, IEA

09:55

Photo Session

10:00

Networking Coffee break

Session 1: Demand-side energy policies and strategic approaches in each country
Chaired by Ms Kristina Klimovich, Programme Officer, Energy Efficiency Hub
Remarks from Mr Naoki Tosaka, Assistant Director, ANRE, METI, Japan
Remarks from Mr Anoop Nambiar, Distributed Energy Lead, AusNet
Remarks from Dr Tudor Constantinescu, Principal Advisor to The Director General for Energy,
10:30-11:10

European Commission
Remarks from Dr Zulfikar Yurnaidi, Manager of Energy Modelling and Policy Planning (MPP),ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)Remarks from Ms Alexandra Maciel, National Coordinator, Ministry of Mines & Energy, Brazil

11:10

Discussion

11:40

Lunch

13:30

Participant engagement

Session 2: Exchanging best practices and challenges of demand-side efforts in the industrial sector

39Chaired by Mr Joji Koike, Managing Director, Energy Conservation Center Japan
13:40

Presentation from Chair“Water Heat source CO2 Heat Pump” For energy saving technology-SAKE BrewingMr Akihiro Watanabe, Director, International & Technical Research Department, Heat Pump &Thermal Storage Technology Center of Japan
Ricoh's commitment to Zero-carbon society and Circular Economy
Mr Robert Wuest, General Manager, Reuse and Recycle Business Group, Ricoh Industrie

14:00-15:20

France SAS
Thorough Energy Conservation Reform for Realisation of Carbon Neutrality in Cosmetics
Manufacturing Factory
Mr Tomoya Onuki, Facility Management Group, Manufacturing Department, Kakegawa Factory,
Shiseido, Co. Ltd.
Presentation from Ms Céline Carré, Head of Public Affairs, Saint-Gobain

15:20

Discussion

15:35

Networking Coffee break

Session 3: Exchanging best available technologies and challenges of demand-side efforts in large
enterprises, SMEs, and consumer sectors
Chaired by Mr Joji Koike, Managing Director, Energy Conservation Center Japan
Trends and examples of demand-side strategies in Canada
Ms Valerie Bennett, Manager of the External Partnership Team, Office of Energy Efficiency,
CanadaContribution with heat pump technology in the decarbonisation and energy security for Europe
16: 05-17:45

Ms Saki Nakaoka, Supervisor, Environment Research Centre, Daikin Europe N.V.
Workshop for the Energy Management Action Network Applying technology to demand-side
policyMr Ian Ferguson, Global Solutions Architect, Oracle Software
Demand-Side Technologies of Electric Power Company

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Dr Masanobu Sasaki, Senior Manager, TEPCO Energy Partner, Inc.
Decarbonisation of industry
Mr Clément Gachot, Électricité de France (EDF)
17:45

Discussion

Closing

18:15

18:20

Closing Remarks from Dr Emma Mooney, Energy Efficiency Analyst, Office of Energy Efficiency
and Inclusive Transitions, IEA
Closing Remarks from Mr Haruto Shinoda, Assistant Director, ANRE, METI, Japan
END of Workshop

18:30-20:00

Networking Reception

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Appendix 2: Photos from the Workshop
Venue signage

Audience

Speakers and moderators

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Networking break

Networking lunch

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Reception and networking

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