Eco-Model City (global warming countermeasures)
Eco-Model City?
“Eco-Model City” is a pioneering effort to set a high goal for the realization of a low-carbon society in order to clearly show the low-carbon society that Japan should aim for in the future. The city has been selected by the government as "Eco-Model City".
Initially, 13 cities were selected in 2008, and after the Great East Japan Earthquake, energy issues are getting closer, and 7 cities in 2012 and 2013 Three cities (including Niseko Town) have been selected.
In selected cities, we aim to realize regional models that maximize regional resources, cross-sectoral and cross-subject barriers, to achieve both low-carbon sustainability and sustainable development.
Initially, 13 cities were selected in 2008, and after the Great East Japan Earthquake, energy issues are getting closer, and 7 cities in 2012 and 2013 Three cities (including Niseko Town) have been selected.
In selected cities, we aim to realize regional models that maximize regional resources, cross-sectoral and cross-subject barriers, to achieve both low-carbon sustainability and sustainable development.
We devised the second Niseko Town Eco-Model City Action Plan
We have formulated the second Niseko Town Eco-Model City Action Plan. This project aims not only to reduce greenhouse gases, but also to solve local issues and better shape the lives of townspeople. Therefore, the overall goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions is to combine the lifestyles of local residents, the local economy, and sustainability with the goal of "balancing economic activity per person and reducing greenhouse gas emissions."
By promoting this plan, we will build a foundation for "Sustainable Development that satisfies the needs of future generations while also satisfying the needs of current generations" and aim to become a local government that is truly suitable as an "Eco-model city."
By promoting this plan, we will build a foundation for "Sustainable Development that satisfies the needs of future generations while also satisfying the needs of current generations" and aim to become a local government that is truly suitable as an "Eco-model city."
- Pamphlets(PDF format: 3 MB)
- Niseko Town Eco-Model City Second Action Plan Outline(PDF format: 346 KB)
- Niseko Town Eco-Model City Second Action Plan(PDF format: 5 MB)
The process of formulating the second Niseko Town Eco-Model City Action Plan
We selected outsourcing companies with public offering proposals.
This is a survey report as of October 2018 on the town worker's workshop in July 2018, questionnaire, residents' briefing session in September, the formulation policy summarized by analyzing the past efforts situation. We will compile as final report while receiving further opinions from everyone in the future.
- Survey report on formulation policy (October 2018)(PDF format: 2 MB)
About inspection of the second Niseko Town Eco-Model City action plan (draft)
With the end of the first Niseko Town Eco-Model City Action Plan (FY2014-FY2018), in order to not only work on reducing greenhouse gases, but also resolve local issues and shape the lives of townspeople more, we are looking for opinions on developing the 2nd Niseko Town Eco-Model City Action Plan (draft) for the next 5 years from next year.
[Plan to formulate] The second Niseko Town Eco-Model City Action Plan
【Period of Inspection】 From February 12 (Tue) Heisei 31 to February 25 (Monday) 17 o'clock Heisei 31
[Inspection place]Niseko Town Office Planning and Environment Section
【Opinion acceptance period】 From February 12 (Tuesday) to February 25 (Monday) 17 o'clock Heisei 31
[Send opinions]Niseko Town Office Planning and Environment Section Email: kankyo-e atmark town.niseko.lg.jp
[Publication of submitted opinion items]Niseko Town Hall Planning and Environment Section, Friday, March 1, 2019
[Plan to formulate] The second Niseko Town Eco-Model City Action Plan
【Period of Inspection】 From February 12 (Tue) Heisei 31 to February 25 (Monday) 17 o'clock Heisei 31
[Inspection place]Niseko Town Office Planning and Environment Section
【Opinion acceptance period】 From February 12 (Tuesday) to February 25 (Monday) 17 o'clock Heisei 31
[Send opinions]Niseko Town Office Planning and Environment Section Email: kankyo-e atmark town.niseko.lg.jp
[Publication of submitted opinion items]Niseko Town Hall Planning and Environment Section, Friday, March 1, 2019
- 2nd Niseko Town Eco-Model City Action Plan (draft)(PDF format: 1 MB)
Result of opinion hearing
We announce result of hearing about "the second Niseko Town Eco-Model City action plan (plan)" that we carried out from Tuesday, February 12, 2019 to Monday, February 25, 2019.
- Results of hearing on the 2nd Niseko Town Eco-Model City Action Plan (draft)(PDF format: 208 KB)
Additional commentary materials
We will publish additional commentary materials including glossary explanations requested for hearing opinions.
- Additional explanatory material (2nd Niseko Town Eco-Model City Action Plan)(PDF format: 740 KB)
Initiatives for the second Niseko Town Eco-Model City Action Plan
Challenge for next-generation ultra-energy-saving facilities.
Public office new government building
In the construction of the new town hall, the thickness of the heat insulating material was increased at the time of design, the window performance was improved, and high heat insulation and high airtightness of the frame were considered. This minimized the heat demand of the building.
In order to minimize the heat demand, we will introduce a cogeneration system that uses LP gas as fuel to supply both heat and electricity, and supply energy efficiently.
The new government building will be constructed to 2020 degree (FY2020) and will be used from 2021 degree (FY2021) in May.
In order to minimize the heat demand, we will introduce a cogeneration system that uses LP gas as fuel to supply both heat and electricity, and supply energy efficiently.
The new government building will be constructed to 2020 degree (FY2020) and will be used from 2021 degree (FY2021) in May.
Examination of town development with short travel distance
[Is it necessary to create a town with a short travel distance? ]
"A town with a short moving distance" included in the action plan. It is also described as a "town that can be walked around" or a "compact town." Why does Niseko Town need to be compact? And is it really necessary?
In November and October 2019, with Mr. Atsushi Murakami as the lecturer, ``Niseko Town should be prepared for from the environmental crisis occurring around the world and the future forecast of the town, focusing on the case of Zermatt, an environmental city in Switzerland, etc. We held town development townsman lecture about "thing".
"A town with a short moving distance" included in the action plan. It is also described as a "town that can be walked around" or a "compact town." Why does Niseko Town need to be compact? And is it really necessary?
In November and October 2019, with Mr. Atsushi Murakami as the lecturer, ``Niseko Town should be prepared for from the environmental crisis occurring around the world and the future forecast of the town, focusing on the case of Zermatt, an environmental city in Switzerland, etc. We held town development townsman lecture about "thing".
[Living without a car]
If you live at Niseko Town, you can hardly imagine `` living without a car '', but since Zermatt banned the driving of ordinary cars in 1931, it has refused to invite cars to the town . "Only commercial vehicles run in the city, all of which are low-speed electric cars made by local artisans. The city is compact and within walking distance of all services, shopping, schools, hospitals, hotels and eateries. -I learned that there is such a town, and participants and opinions from the viewpoint of "What can be used for the future of Niseko Town" and "Is a town with a short travel distance necessary?" Replaced.
If you live at Niseko Town, you can hardly imagine `` living without a car '', but since Zermatt banned the driving of ordinary cars in 1931, it has refused to invite cars to the town . "Only commercial vehicles run in the city, all of which are low-speed electric cars made by local artisans. The city is compact and within walking distance of all services, shopping, schools, hospitals, hotels and eateries. -I learned that there is such a town, and participants and opinions from the viewpoint of "What can be used for the future of Niseko Town" and "Is a town with a short travel distance necessary?" Replaced.
[Thinking about the future of the town]
“Creating a town with a short travel distance” is a grand theme of rethinking the structure of the town itself, and it is very difficult because various merits and demerits are assumed. However, in order to create a sustainable Niseko Town, discussions must be advanced one step at a time without delaying discussions.
In the wake of the town development course for the townspeople in November, the government office set up a team to study each section. From various viewpoints such as infrastructure, facility layout, and ordinances, we will examine the issues and directions for “City development with short travel distances”. In the future, we would like to deepen the discussion with the townspeople while showing the platform for discussions by this study team.
“Creating a town with a short travel distance” is a grand theme of rethinking the structure of the town itself, and it is very difficult because various merits and demerits are assumed. However, in order to create a sustainable Niseko Town, discussions must be advanced one step at a time without delaying discussions.
In the wake of the town development course for the townspeople in November, the government office set up a team to study each section. From various viewpoints such as infrastructure, facility layout, and ordinances, we will examine the issues and directions for “City development with short travel distances”. In the future, we would like to deepen the discussion with the townspeople while showing the platform for discussions by this study team.
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Consideration for establishing a regional energy company
Niseko Town's greenhouse gas reduction goals and basic goals to achieve both the revitalization of economic activities per person and the suppression of greenhouse gas emissions, concrete measures to actually reduce CO2 emissions. It is necessary to have an entity that implements and returns the profits obtained therefrom in some way to the region.
At first, even in a small start, we will accumulate know-how through business operations such as electric heat supply, and in the future, grow into a business entity that implements strong measures with a sense of speed in close proximity to the area, so that the town should be what it should be The realization of the realization becomes possible.
This year, the Niseko Town Regional Energy Utilization Review Council was established to discuss the establishment of a regional energy company and its contents, and has been conducting investigations and studies on the launch of a regional energy company.
At first, even in a small start, we will accumulate know-how through business operations such as electric heat supply, and in the future, grow into a business entity that implements strong measures with a sense of speed in close proximity to the area, so that the town should be what it should be The realization of the realization becomes possible.
This year, the Niseko Town Regional Energy Utilization Review Council was established to discuss the establishment of a regional energy company and its contents, and has been conducting investigations and studies on the launch of a regional energy company.
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- Study on establishment of regional energy company (outline material)(PDF format: 1 MB)
Replacement with energy-saving home appliances
Niseko Town, greenhouse gas emissions from the residential sector account for about 20% of the total. It is also said that greenhouse gas emissions from electricity use are high in the household sector. This time, based on the results of the questionnaire survey, we have created a pamphlet that includes measures that you can work on immediately.
- Home appliances and equipment energy-saving brochures(PDF format: 4 MB)
Ordinance to promote proper use of Niseko Town
ニセコ町自転車の適切な利用を促進する条例を制定しました。本条例の制定は、「第2次ニセコ町環境モデル都市アクションプラン」に位置づけられたもので、自転車を日常生活における利便性の高い交通手段として再認識し、可能な範囲で自動車から自転車に代替するとともに、自転車の適切な利用を推進することにより、環境への負荷の低減を図るためだけでなく、町民の健康増進や町の観光振興に資することを目的に制定されたものです。
なお、自転車を安全に利用するためにも、交通安全の遵守を徹底するほか、歩行者や自動車等の通行に十分に配慮するとともに、定期的に自転車の点検や整備等を行ってください。
なお、自転車を安全に利用するためにも、交通安全の遵守を徹底するほか、歩行者や自動車等の通行に十分に配慮するとともに、定期的に自転車の点検や整備等を行ってください。
- Ordinance to promote proper use of Niseko Town(PDF format: 127 KB)
Initiatives for the first Eco-Model City action plan
Background to the selection of an Eco-Model City
Inquiries regarding information on this page
- Planning Environment Division Eco-Model City Promotion Section
- TEL:0136-44-2121
- FAX:0136-44-3500