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| 1. |
Awareness
of energy conservation is not associated with efforts to conserve
energy. Only 12% of respondents actively work to conserve
energy. |
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| 2. |
The major hindrance
to the widespread use of an “energy conservation navigation
system (power consumption control apparatus)” is cost.
The current price of 20,000 yen is too high. |
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| 3. |
70% of respondents
said that they would choose energy conservation-type products
over others if the cost differential can be recovered in 5
years. |
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Price and performance
weigh more heavily than energy conservation capability as
criteria for purchasing products. |
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| 5. |
32% of respondents
replied that they could reduce their car use for the sake
of energy conservation and for the environment. |
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| 6. |
The likelihood
of successfully promoting energy conservation by raising energy costs is
low. |
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High expectations
are placed on technological development as a means to promote
energy conservation. |
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| 8. |
People who actively
work to conserve energy show more interest in new energy resources. |
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| 9. |
Awareness of
cogeneration, biomass, and fuel batteries is low among the
general public and students. |
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| 10. |
Wind power: Experts’
expectations and prospects are both high.
Solar power: Expectations are high but prospects are low. |
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| 11. |
Regarding the
Green Power Fund: Over 70% of general respondents and over
80% of students responded that they “don’t know”
about the fund. New publicity measures are necessary. |
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| 12. |
High expectations
are placed on the central government, local municipalities, and
manufacturers to spread the awareness of new energy resources. |
