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energy saving, energy conservation
The practice of reducing energy consumption and using energy more efficiently. Shortened from 省エネルギー.
ABBREVIATION:
省エネ is short for 省エネルギー (energy saving/conservation).
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 省エネ家電: Energy-efficient appliances
- 省エネ住宅: Energy-efficient housing
- 省エネ対策: Energy-saving measures
- 省エネモード: Energy-saving mode
- 省エネ設計: Energy-efficient design
JAPAN'S ENERGY CONSERVATION:
Japan has promoted 省エネ since the oil crises of the 1970s. Notable campaigns include:
- クールビズ: Cool Biz (summer business casual to reduce AC use)
- ウォームビズ: Warm Biz (winter layering to reduce heating)
- 節電: Power saving (especially after 2011 earthquake)
RELATED TERMS:
- 節電: Power saving
- 節水: Water conservation
- 再生可能エネルギー: Renewable energy
- エコ: Eco-friendly
- SDGs (エスディージーズ): Sustainable Development Goals
NOTE: Japan has some of the world's most stringent 省エネ standards for appliances, with mandatory energy efficiency labeling.