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Country / jurisdiction: Japan · Year: 2023 · Status: In force · Level: National · Type: Voluntary
The programme provides subsidies for the installation of high-efficiency water heaters, including heat pump systems (EcoCute), hybrid systems, and fuel cell units, to reduce residential energy consumption. Subsidy levels range from approximately ¥70,000 to ¥120,000 per unit, with higher support for advanced systems achieving superior energy efficiency or CO₂ reductions. The 2026 programme is funded with a budget of approximately ¥57 billion under the supplementary budget and applies to both new and existing residential buildings.
Official source: https://kyutou-shoene2026.meti.go.jp/about/
Source
https://www.iea.org/policies/30817Canonical document at the regulator. Always cite this URL — not the Vantage detail page — in compliance evidence.