This page summarizes a press conference held by Digital Minister Makishima on December 3, 2021. She announced that the renewable energy regulatory reform task force, previously led by former Minister Kono, will resume operations by year-end. She emphasized that expanding renewable energy is crucial for achieving both a digital society and carbon neutrality, as electricity consumption will increase with digital transformation. The task force has held 16 meetings, with 130 of 448 items in the 2021 regulatory reform plan related to the green sector. Future agendas include offshore wind power promotion, reviewing lithium-ion battery fire safety regulations for EVs, and updating electrical safety regulations from digital and administrative reform perspectives.
