In order to realize a decarbonized society and provide a stable supply of energy, the government has included measures such as maximizing the use of nuclear power generation and introducing carbon pricing, in which companies bear the costs according to the amount of carbon dioxide emitted. The basic policy was decided at the cabinet meeting on the 10th.
At the cabinet meeting on the 10th, the government decided "GX = Basic Policy for Realizing Green Transformation".
In order to achieve both a stable supply of energy and the realization of a decarbonized society, we have set out a policy of maximizing the use of nuclear power plants while giving top priority to safety.
In addition
to promoting the development and construction of next-generation nuclear reactors on the premises of the decommissioned nuclear power plant,
▽ the maximum operating period of the nuclear power plant is stipulated to be 60 years, excluding the period of suspension due to examinations, etc. , to be able to drive practically above the upper limit.
On the other hand, toward the introduction of carbon pricing,
▽ will start full-scale operation of emissions trading that enables companies to trade the amount of emissions reduced in the market from
FY2026, and ▽ will import fossil fuels from FY2028. Electric power companies and oil wholesalers, etc., will be required to pay a "levy" according to the amount of emissions.
Furthermore, in order to support private sector investment toward decarbonization, we will issue new government bonds called "GX Economic Transition Bonds" over a period of 10 years starting next fiscal year of around 20 trillion yen.
At the cabinet meeting on the 10th, a bill for the introduction of carbon pricing etc. was also decided, and the government is aiming for enactment in the current ordinary session of the Diet.