Green New Deal gentle push Japan to stimulate consumption subsidies for energy-saving appliances to be extended.

<p> island of Japan's trade minister until August 31 is the line that the government is considering extending expiring "eco points" (eco-point) energy-saving appliances subsidy program is expected that the plan will be extended to 3 months .March 2011, to encourage consumers to replace the old television sets, household appliances, buy energy-efficient products. .As Japan began to implement last year as part of the New Deal of green consumption, "eco-points" program has been widely welcomed by consumers. .</ P> <P> <P> <p> extend the appliance housing subsidies for the purchase </ p> <p> Government has allocated 920 billion yen construction reserve fund </ p> <p> A source said that the Japanese government in 2009 .of proposed "eco-points" program is a package of relatively modest strength of consumer spending as part of stimulus measures. .</ P> <p> held in the August 30 meeting of key economic ministers the Government of Japan decided to extend the purchase of energy-saving home appliances and housing subsidies for the effective period, as the new core part of economic stimulus measures to resist the appreciation of the yen and stock market .down to the impact of the national economy. .</ P> <p> order to ensure that the new measures could be implemented as soon as possible, the Government plans for the program in fiscal year 2010 budget allocated 920 billion yen ($ 10,920,000,000 aggregate) capital reserve fund, is expected to be final on September 10 .finalized. .Other measures which also include help for young job-seekers, to encourage investment in environmentally friendly industries, and provide assistance for small businesses. .Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan, said recently that if it is necessary to consider the supplementary budget. .</ P> <p> annual payment of $ 3,180,000,000 points </ p> <p> energy-saving products on the domestic sales soared </ p> <p> "eco-points" program launched in June 2009, Japan .Government crisis in the global economy in order to prevent economic collapse, one of a package of measures taken. .The plan for the purchase of energy efficient products for consumers points, and then consumers can take these points to purchase other products and services. .</ P> <p> example, consumers will buy a 27 million yen worth of flat-panel TV, you can get 36,000 points. .These points can be exchanged for a face value of 36,000 yen department store gift certificates can also be used to purchase air tickets or paying hotel bills. .</ P> <p> the end of July this year, the Japanese government has issued 268 billion yen worth of home appliances "eco-points", equivalent to 3.18 billion. .Since the "eco-points" program since the start, the Japanese domestic TV sales to grow substantially. .According to the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association data show that in 2009, flat-panel TV sales in Japan increased by 40%, the first 7 months of this year and achieved a growth rate of 67%. .</ P> <p> governments rely on "eco-points" </ p> <p> stimulate the economy take a moderate line </ p> <p> Tokyo on the "eco-points" program and other limited measures of dependence, .highlights the appreciation of the yen the Japanese government tried to offset the negative impact on the economy faces constraints. .Yen weakens the competitiveness of Japanese exports. .Over the years, according to a previous stimulus package, the Japanese government to spend money building roads, bridges and other large projects, the results carry a heavy debt burden, which greatly limits the ability of current expenditures. .More trouble, because interest rates have dropped to very low level of 0.1%, the central bank little room for further implementation of monetary easing. .Therefore, experts have pointed out that "eco-points" program changed to a strong way to stimulate the economy in favor of the people in a relatively moderate line of attack, the effect is significant, should be able to become a national economic stimulus package to develop the ideal case. .</ P> <p> news </ p> <p> Japanese green consumption Deal Glance </ p> <p> ■ Buy energy efficient appliances may be "eco-points" and exchange of goods: Japan Ministry of the Environment established .a point system, that is, the designated energy consumers to buy environmentally friendly products, the availability of appropriate "eco-points." .Consumer participation in this program are required to submit the application form, after the shopping receipts and warranty cards by redemption points, 1 value of 1 yen, with the points in the department stores, electrical shops, post offices and other places of consumption or take public transport. .At present, the specified products, including 2,000 kinds of appliances. .</ P> <p> ■ purchase of green cars to enjoy tax-free return policy and cash: the United States "cash for clunkers" program similar to the sale of used cars in Japan introduced a policy of returning cash. .Buy an energy-saving cars, receive 10 million yen in cash back, if at the same time sell a life of more than 13 years old, you can get 25 million yen in cash back. .Credit Suisse auto analyst KojiEndo expected, green car incentive policy would make annual sales of Japanese cars increased by at least 100,000. .Ichi Life Research Institute in Japan, said annual sales of green cars will reach 45 million -151 million. .</ P> <p> ■ installation of solar facilities can apply for government energy subsidies: The Japanese government plans to 2020, the amount of the application of solar energy products increased by 10 times, and the global market share from the current 25% to 33%, so .to be increased by 11 million jobs, the economy increased by 10 trillion yen. .</ P>.