Chairman Prof. Takao Kashiwagi

On September 1, 2011, the Center for Promotion of Natural Gas became a general incorporated foundation, and started anew as the Advanced Cogeneration and Energy Utilization Center Japan (ACEJ).

The Center was originally established as the Cogeneration Research Society of Japan in 1985, immediately following the country’s recognition of the notion of cogeneration. In 1997, the Society changed its name to the Japan Cogeneration Center, and became the Center for Promotion of Natural Gas in 2009 through a merger. On September 1, 2011, the Center adopted its current name, the Advanced Cogeneration and Energy Utilization Center Japan (ACEJ). Over the past 26 years since its establishment, the Center has diligently worked on the creation and implementation of surveys, studies, and on the promotion of issues related to cogeneration.

The benefits of cogeneration systems are both significant and relevant to the needs of future generations, as cogeneration systems are capable of drastically reducing primary energy consumption, and contributing to both energy conservation and a stable power supply for customers.

With a primary aim of achieving a low-carbon and energy-saving society, ACEJ is committed to its efforts to contribute to society as a whole. Our endeavors include the distribution of information concerning cogeneration, including information pertaining to fuel cells, systems for the advanced energy utilization which combine renewable energies such as solar thermal, and information on Smart Energy Networks, and Smart Communities that employ an advanced and community-wide utilization of energy through flexible sharing.

On behalf of ACEJ, we sincerely ask for your continued support in our efforts.

Takao Kashiwagi, Chairman
Advanced Cogeneration and Energy Utilization Center Japan