TOKYO -- More than a third of Japanese homes labeled as "zero-energy" are not truly self-sufficient in power, government statistics show. Japan has promoted such housing as part of its decarbonization drive, but the gradual relaxation of qualifications for subsidies has led to an increase in homes that do not effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The number of supposedly zero-energy homes that do not fully meet the qualifying criteria continues to increase in Japan, driven by the government's relaxation of subsidy standards aimed at encouraging their construction.
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Over 30% of Japan's zero-energy homes fall short of requirements
An increase in below-standard houses could hamper its decarbonization efforts
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