The Obama Administration has heightened interest in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and environmental conservation in the US, realizing an innovation-based ‘green economy’ will help curb greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security, and create a new industry for job growth.
Despite a relatively low amount of domestic energy resources, Japan has managed to be at the forefront of energy efficiency and renewable energy development since the oil embargoes of the 1970’s. It is now one of the few low-carbon economies in the world. The United States has tremendous opportunity to lower its CO2 emissions per GDP to levels similar to Japan's while sustaining high levels of economic output. Hybrid cars are just one example of the many opportunities for collaboration in clean technology between our two countries.
JETRO serves as a liaison between Japanese innovators in energy technologies and U.S. companies. This website provides information designed to help facilitate collaboration in this vital field.
Let’s work together through Green Innovations for the realization of a Green Economy.
Green technology companies to exhibit at 2010 VerdeXchange Conference & Expo in Los Angeles
Green Innovations Partnership program green technology companies will be exhibiting at the 2010 VerdeXchange Conference & Expo on January 24 – 25. VerdeXchange offers B-to-B opportunities to learn from and network with industry leaders, elected officials, public regulators, environmental stewards, investors, and financiers. http://www.verdexchange.org/
The International Project Finance Association (IPFA), together with Aon Corporation and the University of Southern California (USC) Keston Institute for Public Finance and Infrastructure Policy, hosted a seminar to discuss public private partnership (P3) opportunities in California.
JETRO and the Asian American Architects and Engineers (AAa/e) hosted a seminar entitled “Drawing on the Experience and Innovation of Green Technology from Japan for Sustainable Building” at the Kyoto Grand Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles presented the opening remarks followed by expert panelist presentations on Japanese green technology.
JETRO is pleased to announce participation at RETECH 2010 at Washington DC, February 3-5. This will be the second RETECH Conference & Exhibition, and JETRO not only continues to participate in but also is proud to be the Green Sponsor of this event. JETRO will partner with leading Japanese renewable energy firms, government agencies and local government that will showcase the cutting edge technologies and market opportunities. Visit us at RETECH 2010 to meet with our partners and learn more about renewable energy business opportunities in Japan.
Green Innovations Partnership Program Members The "Green Innovations Partnership" program represents a growing number of companies that feature the latest cutting-edge green technologies from Japan. Members of the "Green Innovations Partnership" program will showcase their technologies at a series of expos and conferences throughout the U.S. The program provides opportunities for potential U.S. business partners to connect with innovative Japanese green technologies and expertise, develop business, and forge strategic partnerships. Green Innovations Partnership Packet (PDF, 1.18MB)
JETRO serves to support innovative green technologies that are fundamental to creating a sustainable society and vitalizing the U.S. Green Economy. The "Green Innovations Partnership" program features green technologies that draw upon the experience and innovation of Japanese technology by:
ENERGY EFFICIENT
Optimizing your energy solutions with experience from Japan: the world's most energy-efficient economy.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Greening your community with wisdom inspired by Japan’s long history of sustainability.
RENEWABLES
Maximizing your renewable potential with the most innovative technologies proven in Japan.
Green Technology for Sustainable Building
Showcased green technologies feature technology that has already been successfully proven in Japan, and can be integrated into commercial and residential building applications in the U.S. Model of Building Applications (PDF, 931KB)
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Showcased Green Technologies
Affinity’s energy saving windowpanes self-respond and automatically adjust to block out harmful solar radiation and moderate indoor lighting. Thermotropic Smart Windowpanes (PDF, 386KB)
Daikin AC’s energy efficient HVAC systems feature unique variable refrigerant volume (VRV) and multi-split systems that enable precise temperature control in multiple zones from one centralized unit. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems (PDF, 283KB)
ENVEC’s artificial roof soil is up to half the weight of traditional soils, and retains up to 10 times more water and nutrients. The solar-powered Mizusumashi "Mini Water Beetle" circulates water to restore water quality naturally without harmful chemicals. Lightweight Artificial Roof Soil (PDF, 432KB) MIZUSUMASHI Solar Powered Water Enhancer (PDF, 371KB)
Fuji Electric's award-winning FWAVE solar modules employ amorphous silicon (a-Si) applied in a tandem-structured layer to thin-film plastic.
FWAVE Innovative Features:
1 mm thick, 1/10th the weight of typical glass-based cells
Conforms to virtually any installation surface
10% more power annually than comparable crystalline PVs
SSBB’s rainwater harvesting storage tank system is made of recyclable polypropylene plastic. The system’s lightweight and simple construction is space efficient and effectively stores water with a 95-96% storage ratio.
Takagi's "endless on-demand" tankless water heaters deliver 200-500 gallons of hot water per hour per unit, and feature efficiency ratings of up to 95%. Tankless Water Heaters (PDF, 305KB)
WoodOne's resource conservation and sustainable manufacture of 168,000 acres of Radiata Pine forest yields superior wood products that help create healthy living and working environments. Sustainable Wood Products (PDF, 224KB)
World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) JETRO Pavilion Participants
JETRO is proud to announce that the following companies participated in the 32nd World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) held in Washington, D.C. on November 4-6, 2009. WEEC is the U.S.'s largest energy event featuring end user energy products and services as well as leading energy professionals in business, industry and government. The Japan Green Technology & Energy Pavilion showcased innovative technologies and solutions for energy efficiency, green building, renewable energy and sustainable design.
Professor Tom Richard, Penn State Institute of Energy & Environment
Tom Stricker, Toyota Motor North America Inc.
Panel on Energy Q&A Session at WEEC 2009
A program established by the Japanese government to create and promote a Low-Carbon Society on a city level, domestically and worldwide. 6 cities were originally selected in 2008, and 7 more cities were selected in 2009. All of the cities prominently feature activities and future plans to achieve drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
More about Eco-Model Cities for a Low-Carbon Society:
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