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History and Current Status of Tachikawa Town's Citizen Energy Conservation Project in the 2020s - 2003 to 2023 Yamagata Prefecture's Tachikawa Town launched its "Citizen Energy Conservation Project" in 2003 to promote energy savings across the entire community. Initially involving 100 households, the project aimed to reduce annual electricity consumption by approximately 500,000 kWh. With cooperation from local businesses like the "Shonai Electric Power Cooperative" and "Tatekawa Energy Co., Ltd.," energy-saving targets were set for each household. A system was introduced where participants who met their targets received "Fuchan Tickets," usable at local shops. Within six months of the project's start, the total electricity consumption of participating households was reduced by approximately 50,000 kWh, and CO₂ emissions decreased by about 20 tons annually. Thus, this resident-participation energy-saving initiative steadily progressed, successfully combining heightened loca
l environmental awareness with economic revitalization. Entering the 2020s, the Power Saving Station Project expanded further, reaching 300 participating households by 2023. Annual total electricity consumption was reduced by approximately 20% from the initial 500,000 kWh, now maintained at around 400,000 kWh. Yamagata Clean Energy Co., Ltd. joined as a new partner company, aiming to further improve energy efficiency and enhance the supply system. According to the latest data, an average annual reduction of 1,200 kWh per household has been achieved, along with a decrease in CO₂ emissions of approximately 50 tons per year. Furthermore, the scope of use for "Fuchan Tickets" has been expanded, making them usable not only at local shops but also at eco-shops and recycling stores. Through collaboration with the "Tachikawa Town Recycling Center," residents can now purchase recycled appliances at a discount, strengthening resource circulation within the town. Furthermore, solar p
ower generation systems have been installed at public facilities, reducing annual electricity consumption at the town hall and public schools by 15%. As a result, the town as a whole has achieved an annual electricity reduction of approximately 1 million kWh and a reduction of over 200 tons of CO₂ emissions per year.

Moving forward, Tachikawa Town plans to further introduce and optimize energy-saving equipment, aiming for participation from all households by 2025. This project also revitalizes the local economy through the use of "Fuchan Tickets," which function similarly to local currency. Tachikawa Town envisions expanding this sustainable regional model to Kyushu and other areas. The Power Saving Station Project is anticipated to develop further as a successful example of enhancing resident participation and regional energy management.