Basic Act on Energy Policy (Act No. 71 of 2002). Country/Territory Japan Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Policy/planning Renewable energy Climate change Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 14 June 2002. Abstract This Act promotes measures on energy supply and demand on a long term basis, and clarifies the responsibilities of the State and local public entities with respect to these measures in order to contribute to the preservation of the environment. Full text English Website homepage2.nifty.com