Mitsubishi to help Vietnam reduce energy consumption

Mitsubishi Corp. will conduct a  study on global warming using energy-saving Japanese home appliances in Vietnam.

Working in cooperation with five electric appliance makers, including Panasonic Corp. and Sharp Corp., Mitsubishi will verify how much carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced through the end of March 2011.
 
The project aims to suppress growth in the Vietnam's energy consumption by promoting the use of products from Japan, including energy-efficient air conditioners, refrigerators and light bulbs.

The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry is supporting projects that allow Japanese companies to count their reductions of greenhouse gas emissions in emerging nations as part of their emission quotas in Japan.

The ministry designated Mitsubishi's plan as one of these greenhouse reduction projects Wednesday.