Abstract
Set against a background of rising global energy demand, there is a concern that the secure and sufficient procurement of fossil fuels, both in quantity and quality, will become more and more difficult. In addition, in order to make the creation of a low-carbon society a reality, it is necessary to promote effective utilization of non-fossil energy resources, including biomass energy and enhanced programs for conservation of energy. This paper illustrates the point of view of energy policy development, focusing most importantly on the continued introduction of renewable energies, such as biomass energy, as well as strategies related to recent developments in biomass energy utilization.
