Public comment on draft energy-efficiency rule amendments and window-sash performance standards
「エネルギーの使用の合理化及び非化石エネルギーへの転換等に関する法律施行規則（案）」、「サッシの性能の向上に関する熱損失防止建築材料製造事業者等の判断の基準等（案）」の改正に対する意見募集について
Published: 2026-10-16 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Open · Area: Energy / Environment · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-11-16 17:00 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-16
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Summary
A public consultation announced on 2026/10/16 concerns proposed amendments to the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Rationalizing Energy Use and Shifting to Non-fossil Energy, and to criteria for heat-loss-prevention building-material manufacturers and related entities concerning window-sash performance. Comments close on 2026/11/16 at 17:00; the contact is the Building Materials Top Runner Program team, Energy Efficiency Division, Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Business Impact
Manufacturers and related entities supplying heat-loss-prevention building materials, specifically window sashes, may be affected by the proposed changes to performance criteria and the Act's enforcement regulations.
Recommended Action
Reviewing the official consultation documents would help clarify the proposed regulatory changes, the window-sash performance criteria, and the comment submission requirements before the stated deadline.