Measures against global warming

Global warming has already begun.
As a result, various problems arise, such as places where sea level rises and submerges, abnormal weather increases, and water shortages occur. Even in Niseko, there are concerns that changes in the climate will cause the loss of powder snow and the negative impact on agricultural crops.
Global warming is the increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide due to the expansion of human activities, which causes the surface temperature of the earth to rise. In particular, it is said that the influence of carbon dioxide is large.
The world temperature rose by 0.74 degrees in the past 100 years.
The amount of carbon dioxide emitted by humans is about 2.3 times the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by the earth's nature. If CO2 emissions continue to exceed the amount absorbed, the limit will be reached.
According to the prediction by experts, the limit of the Earth's carbon dioxide concentration is 450 ppm. The current concentration of carbon dioxide on Earth is 380 ppm. Even now, the amount of carbon dioxide on the earth continues to increase steadily.
Now, measures to prevent global warming are necessary.

Niseko Town Decarbonization Action Plan

 本計画は2050年までにゼロカーボンを実現するため、2024~2033年度(令和6~令和15年度)までの10年間で取り組む具体的なアクションプランを策定しました。将来の脱炭素社会を見据え、ニセコ町の地域特性を踏まえて地域課題の解決につながるような建物の省エネルギー化、再生可能エネルギーの導入と有効活用、各種の省エネ対策等の目標を定めるための調査・検討を行いました。これは2011年度策定の地球温暖化対策実行計画(区域施策編)を補完するものとなっています。
 脱炭素アクションプランは、2023年度に策定した第3次環境基本計画を上位計画とし、地球温暖化対策実行計画(事務事業編)と両輪をなしてニセコ町の温暖化対策を実質的に促進するものです。
 

Niseko Town Global Warming Countermeasures Action Plan (Area Measures)

Niseko Town has formulated an action plan to prevent global warming.
In accordance with the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures, the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures is formulated to indicate medium-term greenhouse gas reduction targets, strengthen measures against global warming, and work on this issue with the entire region with the aim of realizing a low-carbon society with a long-term perspective..
IThe Global Warming Countermeasures Implementation Plan is obligatory for public organizations above the special city level to formulate it, and Niseko Town is not subject to this. By formulating this plan with enthusiasm, Niseko Town would like to strategically advance measures against global warming and express its intention to promote a low-carbon city.

Plan

4th Niseko Town Global Warming Countermeasures Action Plan (Office Business)

The Fourth Niseko Town Global Warming Countermeasures Implementation Plan (Administrative Operations) was formulated. This plan is a plan to control greenhouse gas emissions from administrative affairs and projects in Niseko Town.
In this plan, we have set a target of "reducing greenhouse gas emissions from administrative affairs and business by 40% by 2030 compared to 2013 levels," which is comparable to the national global warming countermeasure plan, and we will implement initiatives based on the basic policy of "improving the comfort of the working environment and the quality of work and significantly reducing the environmental burden."
 

Plan

Reference: Past plans

Energy consumption report

Eco activities at home

In order to reduce CO2 emissions, let's focus on energy conservation in our daily lives.
By saving energy little by little in daily life, there is the following CO2 reduction effect.
Eco activities at home (From the "2010 edition home energy saving major dictionary")
CategoryitemAmount of electricity reduction (/ year)CO2 reduction amount (kg / year)
Oil fan heaterSet the temperature setting for heating from 21 ° C to 20 ° C10.22L25.4
Oil fan heaterReduce heating time by 1 hour a dayKerosene 15.91 L
Electricity 3.89 kWh
41.0
照明Change incandescent light bulb to energy saving type fluorescent lamp84.00kWh31.3
照明Shorten the lighting time of the fluorescent lamp by one hour a day4.38kWh1.6
照明The screen should not be too bright29.89kWh11.2
照明Do not increase the volume unnecessarily2.46kWh0.9
Electric refrigeratorOrganize without cramming too much43.84kWh16.4
Electric refrigeratorStop unnecessary opening and closing10.40kWh3.9
Electric refrigeratorReduce opening time6.10kWh2.3
Electric refrigeratorWhen setting temperature is changed from "strong" to "medium"61.72kWh23
Electric refrigeratorAppropriate spacing from the wall45.08kWh16.8
Gas water heaterSet to low temperature when washing dishes8.80 rice20.0
Electric potWhen not using for a long time, remove the plug from the outlet107.45kWh40.1
Gas stoveAdjust so that the flame does not protrude from the bottom of the panGas 2.38 rice5.4
Bath water heaterBathing is not spacedGas 38.20 Rice87.0
Bath water heaterDo not leave shower unnecessarilyGas 12.78 rice
Water service 4.38 rice
29.1
Warm water washing toilet seatClose the lid when not in use34.9kWh13.0
Warm water washing toilet seatTemperature of toilet seat heating lowered26.40kWh9.8
Warm water washing toilet seatReduce the temperature of washing water13. 80kWh5.1
Washing machineWash the laundry togetherElectricity 58.8 kWh
Water supply 16.75 rice
2.2
Vacuum cleanerClean up the room and then vacuum it5.45kWh2.0
Vacuum cleanerReplace the dust collection pack as needed1.55kWh0.6
AutomobileFluffy accelerator "e start"Gasoline 83.57 L194.0
AutomobileIdling stopGasoline 17.33 L40.2
Total  622.3

Energy-related initiatives to date

Niseko Town New Energy Vision (Prepared in February 2004)

We have formulated a new regional energy vision with the aim of promoting the systematic and planned introduction of new energy, actively contributing to the national global warming countermeasures and energy policies from the regional level, and promoting regional development of Honcho.

Document

Niseko Town Energy Conservation Vision (Prepared in February 2005)

In order to tackle environmental issues and protect and nurture the existing natural environment with a view to the natural environment and global environment of Niseko Town, based on Niseko Town's environment and efforts to introduce new energy, systematically and systematically promote energy conservation as well, reduce energy consumption from the local level, contribute to the country's global warming countermeasures, and make effective use of limited resources, Regional Energy Conservation Vision has been formulated.

Niseko Town Energy Conservation Vision (Priority Theme) (Created in February 2006)

As one of the actions to realize the energy-saving lugi-vision, we formulated measures to realize energy-saving rugi and formulated a detailed priority vision with a view to introducing energy-saving technology.
 

Investigation of Niseko Town Micro Hydroelectric Power Generation Site (Created in November 2011)

As part of our efforts to utilize clean energy as a regional resource, based on the results of the 2010 Green Decentralization Reform Promotion Project, we investigated the possibility of micro hydroelectric power generation in Niseko Town and formulated a plan to introduce it.

Eco-year agriculture establishment project by geothermal use

In FY2011, in order to promote the possibility of winter agriculture and low-carbonization, Niseko Town introduced a geothermal heat pump to an agricultural greenhouse and conducted experiments on the cultivation of green vegetables and vegetables during the winter season.
We introduced a geothermal heat pump (5 bore holes, 2 horizontal loops, and 3 units of HP 10kw) to a highly insulated agricultural greenhouse of 50 tsubo, cultivated spinach, komatsuna, and mizuna, and conducted demonstration experiments on the impact of snow accumulation on the house and heating by a geothermal heat pump. As a result, there were no house problems due to snow accumulation, we were able to confirm a significant decrease in running costs, and although there are problems such as initial costs, we were able to demonstrate the possibility of low-carbon conversion and winter agriculture.
This project is being implemented using the National Grant Program for the Promotion of Self-Reliance in Depopulated Areas, etc.
The report of the survey project can be viewed from the following materials.

Wood biomass demonstration feasibility study

Niseko Town, in 2013, the heavy oil boiler for hot water supply and heating at the hot spring facility "Kiranoyu" will be converted to a woody biomass boiler, which will reduce fossil fuel consumption, reduce fuel costs, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. A feasibility study was conducted to reduce the volume.
In considering, we established examination committees by experts and stakeholders and examined operational issues and others.
Based on consultation at the committee, it was summarized as a report.
The report can also be viewed at the office building planning environmental section (open time 8: 30 ~ 17: 15) and the townspeople learning center "Asobuku".

Heisei era FY2009 energy structure upgrade / conversion Understanding promotion project

Calculation of CO2 emissions and reduction amount in FY2007, Environmental quality system for the second action plan (FY 31 ~ 35), Promotion method of environmental tax, Promotion of low carbonization in transportation field, agriculture and industrial field We gathered case examples of the method.
In addition, we implemented energy conservation facilities in public facilities, promoted reengineering in tourism fields, energy conversion, survey study projects and study sessions aimed at individual town residents' efforts.
Specifically, we organized the idea of ​​energy in the new government building, energy diagnosis for tourism operators, holding study group, survey study for establishing regional new electric power, eco night cafe and footpath.

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