The Multiple Benefits of Clean Energy in Nagano

In 2000, Nagano began introducing new measures for managing natural resources and capitalizing on renewable energy under a new policy called Establishing Self-supporting Communities with 100% Renewable Energy. This new policy sought to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, revitalize local resources, and limit financial outflows by working closely with local business, households, and other stakeholders.

The Multiple Benefits of Clean Energy in Japan:
The Case of Nagano