Niseko s Towns efforts as a Eco Model City. Niseko Town Planning and Environment Division Eco Model City Development Section

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2 Niseko s Towns efforts as a Eco Model City Niseko Town Planning and Environment Division Eco Model City Development Section

3 About Niseko Town Population: 4,823 people (Source: 2010 National Census; includes 142 foreign residents) Households: 2,054 Key industries: Tourism and Agriculture Number of tourists: 1.57 million, of which 72,000 are foreigners Area: km 2 Aging rate: 25% Extremely heavy snowfall compared to other regions in Hokkaido Compared to the National Census of 2005 the population increased by 3.3%, the third highest increase rate within Hokkaido.

4 The 3 Environmental Policies of Niseko Town Viewpoint designated according to the Landscape Ordinance Regulations for Landscape Preservation and Development Conservation of Resources and the Environment Policies on Energy Circulation within the Area Landscape Ordinance Setting up a Quasi City-Plan Business Establishment Guidelines Basic Environmental Ordinance, Basic Environmental Plan Water Supply Source Protection Ordinance, Groundwater Preservation Ordinance Waste Disposal Program, Waste Sorting Plan Action Plan for Global Warming Countermeasures (regional strategies) Green Decentralization Reforms Smart Community Final waste disposal site Niseko Town recognizes the importance of a comprehensive environmental policy. Composting center

5 The basic thought behind Niseko Towns Environmental Efforts Current Main Industries driving the towns economy are Tourism and Agriculture. The main factors allowing these industries to exist is the Natural environment of the area. If we lose our current natural environment through lack of protection, then we risk loosing the base upon which industry relies to survive. Crisis

6 A Guide to Niseko Town s Environmental Policy Initiatives Niseko Town Ordinance (enacted in April 2001) Basic Environmental Ordinance (enacted in April 2004) Landscape Ordinance (enacted in October 2004) Groundwater Preservation Ordinance, Water Supply Source Protection Ordinance (enacted in May 2011) Niseko Town s 5 th Comprehensive Plan Niseko as an Eco-City (2012~2023) Niseko Town s 4 th Comprehensive Plan Small Global City (2002~2011) Promotion of Green Innovation in Niseko Town s Resort Area 2 nd Basic Environmental Plan (2012~2023) Sustainable Water Management in Niseko Conservation of the biogeochemical cycle and protection of local lifestyle through preservation of the water environment. Regional New Energy Vision (2003) Regional Energy-Saving Vision (2004) Key Areas of the Regional Energy-Saving Vision (2006) Tourism Promotion Plan (2009~2018) Focusing on harmonization with the environment, economic revitalization of the region, etc. Agriculture Promotion Plan (2009~2013) Sustainable clean agriculture, local production for local consumption, working with the tourism sector etc. Global Warming Countermeasures Action Plan (local government policy): CO2 emissions compared to 1990 until 2016: 7% decrease until 2020: 30% decrease until 2050: 86% decrease Global Warming Countermeasures Action Plan (for businesses)

7 Main Energy Initiatives Action/ Progress Renewable Energy Strategy Meeting Strong understanding of the areas Unique attributes Energy Fiesta in Niseko Energy Type detailed enquiry Natural Energy Research Committee (Under taking field work) Basic Enquiry Green Decentralization Establish a system for year round farming using Geothermal energy (2011) Konbu Dake (Range)Wind Farm Electricity production Feasibility Study (2014) Kiranoyu Hotspring Wood Biomass Boiler Installation Feasibility Study (2014) Niseko/Rankoshi Geothermal Energy Usage Consideration Committee (2014) Green Decentalization reform promotion project Natural Energy Quantities Enquiry and Green Energy Test Studies (2011) Consideration of Natural Energy Usage in projects and Test Case Enquiry (2011) Niseko District Energy Vision(H15) District Energy saving Vision(H16) District Energy Vision Main Points and Theme (H18) Micro Hydro Power Generation Schemes

8 Niseko Town s Goals for the Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Short-term goal: Compared to 1990, to achieve a 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2016 Mid-term goal: Compared to 1990, to achieve a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 Long-term goal: Compared to 1990, to achieve a 86% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by CO2 排出量 ( 万 t-co2) 46,046t 57,786t 40% 削減 (2007 年度比 ) 25% 削減 (1990 年度比 ) 34,535t 鉄道貨物自動車旅客乗用車業務家庭農林水産業建設業 鉱業製造業 Niseko Town s per capita CO2 emissions amount to 12.85t, which is 1.4 times the national average of 8.85t (2007) There has been an increase of 25% from 1990 until 2007 CO2 emissions from the tourist industry make up 40% of the whole 年度 2007 年度 2020 年度 Data: Niseko Town s Global Warming Countermeasures Action Plan (local government policy)

9 Towards Achieving an 86% CO2 Reduction Consumer (Businesses) 民生 ( 業務 ) 15,093t/CO2 温泉等排熱利用ヒートポンプの大型観光施設への導入観光施設 ( ホテルを含む ) への再生可能エネルギー等の導入 排出規制等によるCO2 縮減 Introduction of heat pumps which utilize exhaust heat from hot springs etc in large tourist facilities Introduction of renewable energy sources for tourism facilities (including hotels) Reducing CO2 by implementing emission regulations. Consumer (Families) (Households) 民生 ( 家庭 ) 3,314t/CO2 エコ住宅支援 ( 新築 改築 ) 生活家電のエコ化 省エネ活動 家庭への再生可能エネルギー導入 Support for eco-houses (New or remodeled) Ecological use of household appliances; energy-saving activities Introduction of renewable energy sources for households Renewable Energy Creation Projects 創エネ事業 13,016t/CO2 昆布岳風力発電事業による電力開発 小水力発電事業 ( 真狩川 名無川 ニセコアンベツ川 ) River, メガソーラー Niseko Anbetsu 2MW River) 程度 Developing electric power by placing aerogenerators on Mount Konbu Small-scale hydroelectric power generation (Makkari River, Nanashi 2MW solar power plant

10 1 Low-Carbon Town Planning Focused on Thermal Energy The tracking solar power generator at the Chomin Center Sunlight Use of geothermal heat Chomin Center Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Community Radio Station Group Home Woody Biomass Feasibility Study Geothermal Heat (up to 100m deep) Biomass Kiranoyu Onsen (Hot Spring) in front of JR Niseko station Practical Implementation Geothermal Heat (deeper than 100m) Use of LED Lamps Energy Saving within Facilities Geothermal binary power generation All Niseko Town s streetlamps have been fitted with LED lights Investigative Committee for Geothermal Heat Use in the Niseko and Rankoshi Areas Degree of CO2 Reduction 14,621t/CO2

11 Geothermal Heat Pump Installation It is common for the ground temperature throughout the year to be around 8 degrees. The national average CO2 emission per person is approximately 1.4 times what they were in 2007 The geothermal ground heat is stable at around 11 degrees. The CO2 emissions from Heat pump usage 1/3 less than other methods.

12 Example of Heat pump usage Niseko Chomin Center Constructed in 1975, Extensively reformed in 2011 Floor Area Annual Usage 2,462 m2 32,300 people <Renovation details> Insulation improvements((walls, Glass etc) Geothermal Heat pump implementation for both heating and cooling Cooling 10kw 6 units(only in Large Hall) Heating 10kw 19 units Vertical Bore Pipe Loop method Bore Holes 80 metres x 31

13 Yen/m2 Results of Geothermal Heat pump usage. Dramatic reductions in CO2 emissions can be made through geothermal Heat pump usage. In comparison to Tokyo, Sapporo returns better results when using energy forms suited to designated cold districts. Niseko Chomin Center Comparison between 2010 and 2012 and 2013 Shift in cost per m2 CO2 Emissions Tonne CO2 per year Electric boiler Kerosene boiler Gas boiler Geothermal Heat Pump Electric Boiler Kerosene Boiler Sapporo Tokyo Natural Gas Boiler 3,500 3, ,500 2,000 1,500 1, H 年度 H 年度 H 年度 Electric Oil 電気料重油代 Joining the units of cost of Kerosene and Electricity together the running costs of the Geothermal Heat pump are approx 50% less. The cost person is 60% less In the 2011 renovation of the Chomin Centre and office space floor area was increased from 1,788 m2 to 2,462 m2, the usage of the building increased with the cooling during the summer from 24,333 people to 40,645 people. A comparison of the total running costs shows a difference from 5.32 million yen to 3.71 million yen a total saving of 1.61 million yen (2011 the cost of kerosene was 78 yen a litre)

14 Cross-sectional Initiatives between the Tourism and Environmental Sectors Support for Introduction of Renewable Energy Payment Business 事業者 Operators Tax Payment Observation of the CO2 Emission Regulations Domestic 国内外の and 観光客 Foreign Tourists Environmental Tax Taxation 行政 Government Accommodation Tax Ski lift Tax Maintenance Costs of the Environmental Quality Certificate System Application of the Eco-Point System (Capital Source) Degree of CO2 Reduction 2,155t/CO2

15 Promotion of Sustainable Tourism Spreading environmental awareness among foreign and domestic tourists Green bicycles for sightseeing Creation of footpaths Learning about Niseko s environmental facilities Local production for local consumption in Niseko Travelling in Niseko s electrical cars Ecotourism: An eco-friendly gourmet tour Degree of CO2 Reduction 9t/CO2

16 Promoting Energy Saving and Renewable Energy Use Amongst Town Residents 運輸 Transportation 生活 Living Environment 環境 Introduction デマンドバス導入 of: 低公害車の導入 On-Demand Bus Low-Emission Cars 電気自動車導入 Electrical Cars グリーンバイク導入 Green Bicycles Reduction ごみの減量化 of Garbage ( 有料 (New Garbage Charge: 17 kinds 化 with 17 種類 21 classifications) 21 区分 ) Introduction of Energy-saving Household 省エネ家電の導入 Appliances and Ecological Housing エコ住宅の導入 Further tasks for the transportation sector: 運輸部門への挑戦 デマンドバスの低公害車化 ( 電気自動車 ) 地域内低公害車ネットワークの普及促進 Use of low-emission cars for the On-Demand Bus System (electric cars) Implementation of a low-emission transport network within the region 域内公共交通への転換 Increase the use of public transportation within the region 生活のエコ化 Further goals for a more eco-friendly living environment: 全世帯への省エネ住宅化 Transform all homes into energysaving スマートメーターの普及 households 全学校のエコスクール化 Promote the use of smart meters Convert all schools into environment-conscious schools Degree of CO2 Reduction 3,314t/CO2

17 5 Promoting Use of Renewable Energy Sources in Agriculture and Industry Verification 実証試験 test: 地中熱利用の冬季農業 Use of geothermal energy in winter agriculture Practical 実践モデル Model: Storage method 雪を利用し using snow た付加価値貯蔵 increases value of stored product Industrial 産業活性化 Development: Improving the brand power of 雪氷を利用したブランド snow-and-ice 力の向上 energy products JA rice storage facility using snow-and-ice cooling system Agricultural diversification through the use of snow-and-ice cooling system (e.g. high added-value vegetables) Sale of snow-and-ice energy as a brand product Degree of CO2 Reduction 658t/CO2 Winter season cultivation experiment using geothermal energy (Niseko High School)

18 Using Geothermal Energy in a Agricutural Greenhouse. Niseko High School Green House Floor Area m2 Multi Layered Vinyl Construction resulting in highly efficient insulation properties(air House) Heating Output 10kW 3 Bore Poles 80m 5 Slinky Loop 13.9 metres deep x 2 lines Inside Greenhouse Environment inside the Green house Propagation bed heat degrees C Airflow producing Temperature inside the house 15 degrees C heating unit (storage for excess heat) Controlled Automatically Water heated to 30 degrees circulates through the propagation beds Heat Pump GSHP -1002UR x 3 Output 10kW x 3 Conversion unit for warm airflow, produces Heat production 24.4 kw Airflow 72m3/ per minute Circulates Air at 20 degrees Celcius through the house 13.9m Ground Temperature in the ground is 14 degrees C, when the air temperature is 0 degrees C 86m Horizontal Slinky Loop x m length 5 bores Single U tube pipe depth 86 metres Grant Scheme for depopulated areas to encourage independence

19 Geothermal Heated Greenhouse Details 3 x ground Source Heat pumps Output 10kW x 3 Horizontal Slinky Loop Line 13.9 m length Fan forced Heater Geothermal Air Heat Pump x 5 Objectives 1. Output of 30kw can maintain interior temp at 10 degrees celcius 2. Heat insulation performance 3. Comparision between bores and horizontal slinky loop lines Round bores x 5 Bore poles installed Single U tube at depth of 80 metres Test Crops (Test Crops) Spinach, Mustard Spinach, Potherb Mustard (Conditions Inside) Planter bed temp 15 ~22 Indoor temp set at 15 Fully Automated System Cost Comparision Energy Usage Running Cost Electricty (kwh) Kerosene (L) Electricity Yen Kerosene Yen (Experimental Facilities) Geothermal bores x 5 Horozontal lines x 2 Air heat temp approx 14 degrees Sunpot brand heater 10Kw Heat Pump X 3 Nebon Inc Green Cooler x 1 (Heat Output 31.4kw Air Volume84 m3 / per min) Elevated growing propergation bed x 3 Geothermal Energy harnessing pipes x 4 Hybrid type kerosene Boiler x 1 Geothermal Heat Pump 3, ,817 31,486 Kerosene Heater 3,211 4,460 75, ,728 Total(Yen) 81, ,220 Results from trial The rate of growth to harvest of leaved vegetables is almost the same as in the summer. The Air house is 2.8 times more efficient than a standard greenhouse with double insulation. By using heat insulation techniques, implementation of geothermal heat pump systems can be done on a much smaller level, allowing for the growth of leaf type crops even during the harsh winter. Snow accumulation on the air house is reduced due to the heated air circulating on the inside of the structure, the worry of collapse is greatly reduced. Even on the coldest day during the winter the temperature in side the house remained at 10 degrees Celsius. By utilizing electricity generated by snow the cost of fossil fuels (kerosene) is greatly reduced. The cost of the test period in Jan and Feb of 2012 is 17% less than the cost of heating using a utilizing kerosene heater and CO2 emissions were reduced by approx 10 tonnes. Ratio(%) 17% 100%

20 Snow/Ice Heat Usage Example JA Yotei Rice Storage Facility Floor Area:2,859m2 Storage Capacity:Rice 940t 2 Rooms Snow Storage:1300 tonnes

21 Realization of Smart Community Niseko Woody Biomass Binary power generation Small-scale hydroelectric power generation Duplex mega solar panels Other areas Power Supply Niseko Energy Supply Company Heat Supply Trans-heat container Power supply Kiranoyu Onsen (Hot Spring) Area in front of JR Niseko station JR Niseko Station Power Supply Warehouses in front of JR Niseko station Residents wind turbine Degree of CO2 Reduction 13,016t/CO2

22 The Concepts Behind the Promotion System and Business Promotion Strategy An initiative that unites industry, government, schools, and financial institutions Projects in practice North Pacific Bank; Hokkai Shinkin Bank; etc Financial institution s Citizens Interdepartmental cooperation within the government agency Staff Business model research and real-world testing Debate Implementation Universit yresearc h institutes Hokkaido University; Hokkaido Environment Foundation etc Private business operator s Local companies; Companies based outside Niseko etc. Non-Profit Organisations NPO Hokkaido Green Fund; NPO Town-Planning Forum; NPO Shiribetsu Rivernet etc Greenhouse experiment with geothermal heating Investigative Committee for Geothermal Energy Use Final Waste Disposal Site Composting Center Partial application of waste charge: 17 kinds with 21 classifications Creating a system that manages the entire region Niseko Town Environmental Model City Promotion Committee

23 Feasibility and Durability: A sound foundation for town planning is necessary Proposal of projects as an environmental model city, town planning projects etc Practical implementation of self-government (various initiatives) Gaining experience Niseko Town Ordinance First in Japan Information sharing and resident participation The roots are important Communication skills Ability to gather and store information Ability to form open organizations A cycle is formed Practical Implementation

24 What Niseko Town Aims to Achieve as an Environmental Model City To become a region where environmental policies are pursued in a comprehensive and integrated manner 環境政策が 総合的 一体的に行われる地域 国内リゾート地のモデル地域 To become a model region for resort areas within Japan To become a model region as an international environmental resort area 国際環境リゾート地としてのモデル地域

25 Global Environmental Resort City Niseko Snow and Ice heat source usage Storage facility powered by snow and ice heat source Selling of Snow and Ice brand Resort Area Implement a quality system that ranks Tourism properties making choice for consumer easier Chip Boiler Mountain District Chip creation Thinning, forestry offcuts etc Farming and Produce Usage of Hot Spring off run energy Binary type power generation Advanced energy saving methods Eco Tours Effective use of Snow and Ice Energy to create value added products from the agricultural sector Farming Land Area Geothermal Heat Pump Transportation System Demand Bus Eco Vehicles Low emission vehicles Kira no Yu Hot Spring Housing Eco Houses and appliances Wood (Wood product) burning stove Composting Center Resource Recycling Reducing land fill waste, increase recycling % Future ZERO emissions Small scale Hydro Electricity Generation Large Scale Solar Power Generation Konbu Range Area Town Centre Encourage Eco processes with a local currency. Public Buildings Solar Panels Geothermal Energy Wind Power Generation Led Lighting Local Government Policy Effectively utilize and grow Eco friendly initiatives from the private sector.

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