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4.11 Energy audit

(1) Energy audit for small and medium-sized companies
Energy conservation assessments of small and medium-sized companies began in 1955 and approximately 5,600 assessments have been carried out nationwide.

a. Target companies
A capital of less than 100 million yen or a total number of employees of less than 300 persons

b. Cost
Free of charge

c. Details of advising
Number of assessors: 1-2; number of days: 1-2

d. Items to be assessed
1) Advice on heat energy
2) Advice on electric energy

e. Institutional organization: The Energy Conservation Center, Japan

(2) Detailed energy audit
a. Target companies
Large and medium-sized companies

b. Cost
A fee is charged.

c. Details of assessment
Two to three experts perform a preliminary survey, which is then followed up by a detailed survey of the production process. A list of areas in need of improvement is drawn up and prioritized. Concrete measures are suggested to address the priority of improvement plan, and a proposal is set forth which presents the expected benefits of these measures as well as the investment required to implement them.

d. Institutional organization: The Energy Conservation Center, Japan


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