Energy and Environmental Strategy and Development of Northern Tohoku as a Renewable Energy Hub
First written in FY2016. 18 of 21 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The company will continue trial installation on Yamanote Line rolling stock of next-generation traction inverters for conventional-line rolling stock, with the aim of reducing electricity consumption, and demonstration testing of HYBARI, the hydrogen-powered hybrid train, with the aim of beginning commercial operation in fiscal 2030.」
Regarding the environmental strategy, HYBARI progressed from demonstration testing to consideration of practical application aimed at beginning commercial operation in fiscal 2030, and trial installation of the next-generation inverter also progressed. - 2026-04-30AdvancedFinancial results briefing materials
「The 4 renewable energy power plants began operations as scheduled (64,000 kW).」
The results presented for the development of renewable energy hubs included the start of operations at 4 power plants with combined capacity of 64,000 kW and the signing of VPPA agreements. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「The company will continue considering the practical application of HYBARI, the hydrogen-powered hybrid train, with the aim of beginning commercial operation in fiscal 2030.」
For HYBARI, the company continues to consider practical application and aims to begin commercial operation in fiscal 2030. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The company will continue developing HYBARI, the hydrogen-powered hybrid train currently undergoing demonstration testing, with the aim of beginning commercial operation in fiscal 2030.」
Regarding the energy strategy, HYBARI progressed from demonstration testing to the development stage aimed at beginning commercial operation in fiscal 2030. - FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「In addition, as the energy strategy pursued by the Group, the company formulated Energy Vision 2027: Connecting in July 2022 and advanced the introduction of energy-saving equipment at stations and on rolling stock, energy-saving train operations, and renewable energy development such as wind and solar power, with the aim of achieving virtually zero CO2 emissions across the Group by fiscal 2050.」
The company's existing environmental and renewable energy initiatives were organized under Energy Vision 2027: Connecting, and energy conservation at stations and on rolling stock was advanced together with renewable energy development. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「・Advanced renewable energy development, bringing the Ichikai Solar Power Plant (Tochigi) into operation in April 2021, the Daigo Solar Power Plant (Ibaraki) in November, and the Noheji Shibasaki Wind Power Plant (Aomori) in March 2022 ・Began demonstration testing in March 2022 of HYBARI, a hydrogen-powered hybrid train, on the Nambu Line (between Kawasaki and Noborito), the Tsurumi Line and the Nambu Line Shitte Branch Line」
In addition to bringing solar and wind power plants into operation, the company began demonstration testing of HYBARI, a hydrogen-powered hybrid train. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In support of the JR East Group's Zero Carbon Challenge 2050, brought the Daigo Solar Power Plant (Ibaraki) into operation in November 2021.」
As part of its efforts to develop renewable energy hubs, the company brought the Daigo Solar Power Plant into operation in November 2021. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「A trial of energy-saving train operations on the Yamanote Line confirmed an approximately 10% reduction, and research continued with the aim of reducing train operating energy based on the data obtained.」
Regarding the environmental and energy strategy, the company confirmed an approximately 10% reduction through trials of energy-saving train operations and progressed to continuing research based on the data. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「・Renovation work on Unit 2 of the Senju Power Plant, one of the Shinano River power plants, was completed, and operations began in May 2021 ・Renovation work on Unit 1 of the Kawasaki Thermal Power Plant was completed, and operations began in June 2021. CO2 emissions were reduced through the use of a highly efficient facility fueled by natural gas」
As part of its renewable energy and energy-saving initiatives, the company completed renovation work on Unit 2 of the Senju Power Plant and Unit 1 of the Kawasaki Thermal Power Plant and began operations. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「・In May 2020, the company announced Zero Carbon Challenge 2050, its long-term environmental target aimed at achieving virtually zero CO2 emissions in fiscal 2050, for the railway business, followed by the Group-wide target in September, and formulated a roadmap toward achieving it in December ・To help realize a hydrogen society, began operating the JR Takeshiba Hydrogen Shuttle Bus, a fuel-cell bus running between the Takeshiba area and Tokyo Station, in October 2020 ・Advanced preparations to begin demonstration testing around March 2022 of HYBARI, a hydrogen-powered hybrid test vehicle」
The environmental strategy made concrete progress, including the decarbonization roadmap, the start of hydrogen shuttle bus operations and preparations for HYBARI demonstration testing. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「・In September 2020, the Group announced its long-term environmental target, Zero Carbon Challenge 2050, aimed at achieving virtually zero CO2 emissions in fiscal 2050, as a Group-wide target, and formulated a roadmap toward achieving it in December ・To help realize a hydrogen society, began operating the JR Takeshiba Hydrogen Shuttle Bus, a fuel-cell bus running between the Takeshiba area and Tokyo Station, in October 2020 ・Advanced preparations to begin demonstration testing around March 2022 of HYBARI, a hydrogen-powered hybrid test vehicle」
Under its environmental strategy, the company formulated a roadmap for the Group-wide target of virtually zero CO2 emissions in fiscal 2050 and progressed to operating the hydrogen shuttle bus and preparing demonstration testing of HYBARI. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Established the Energy Strategy Department in June 2020 to accelerate implementation of the energy strategy.」
Regarding the environmental strategy aimed at achieving virtually zero CO2 emissions in fiscal 2050, the company advanced the establishment of a dedicated organization, plastic reduction measures and preparations for hydrogen hybrid vehicles. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Advanced the development of Kobuchizawa Line Nobeyama Station (opened for use in January 2020) and Ryomo Line Maebashi Station (scheduled to open for use in March 2020) as Eco-Station model stations.」
Regarding the environmental strategy, the start of use and planned development of Eco-Station model stations were defined in concrete terms. The company also advanced the introduction of environmental technologies, a hydrogen station and CO2-free electricity at Takanawa Gateway Station. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Advanced preparations to replace the plastic shopping bags and straws used at station premises, hotels and other locations with alternative materials by the end of September 2020, with a view to reducing plastic use.」
As a specific environmental strategy measure, the company established a timetable to replace plastic shopping bags and straws used at station premises, hotels and other locations with alternative materials by the end of September 2020. It also began using CO2-free electricity at Oga Station. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Advanced preparations for the completion of a hydrogen-powered hybrid test vehicle and the start of demonstration testing during fiscal 2021.」
For the hydrogen-powered hybrid vehicle, the schedule for completing the test vehicle and starting demonstration testing during fiscal 2021 was defined in concrete terms. Preparations also progressed for the introduction of Eco-Stations and CO2-free electricity. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「・Together with Sumitomo Forestry Co.,Ltd. and others, began commercial operation of a woody biomass power plant in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, in April 2018 ・Developed Oga Station on the Oga Line as an Eco-Station model station in July 2018 ・Together with the JFE Engineering Group, fully launched in November 2018 a business generating renewable energy from food waste at a food recycling plant in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture」
Progress was made in the commercial operation of the woody biomass power plant, the development of Oga Station as an Eco-Station, and the full-scale launch of the renewable energy business using food waste. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Together with Sumitomo Forestry Co.,Ltd. and others, began commercial operation of a woody biomass power plant in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, in April 2018.」
As a specific measure under its renewable energy hub and environmental strategy, the company began commercial operation of a woody biomass power plant in Hachinohe. It also advanced the development of Oga Station as an Eco-Station and renewable energy generation from food waste. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Reached a basic agreement with TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION in September 2018 on comprehensive business collaboration centered on mobility integration between railways and automobiles using hydrogen.」
The company reached a basic agreement with TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION on mobility integration between railways and automobiles using hydrogen, in addition to renewable energy and energy-saving initiatives. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As an efficient ground-based energy storage technology, the company advanced research and development of an energy storage system for substations using train location data and began demonstration testing on the Uchibo Line.」
The energy strategy progressed to the start of demonstration testing of an energy storage system for substations using train location data. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In other businesses, the company built new wind power generation facilities and renovated existing hotels.」
Specific new renewable energy facilities were brought into operation. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Development of the northeastern Tohoku area as a renewable energy base (solar, wind, geothermal and biomass)」
The company is advancing the introduction of renewable energy, battery-powered trains, the use of regenerative power, and electricity storage systems.