Japan Energy Database with hourly and municipal-scale estimates to support local energy system analysis

Achieving "carbon neutrality" in Japan is complicated by fragmented institutional responsibilities and the absence of municipal-scale energy data. Decarbonization is led by the Ministry of the Environment, reflecting a segmented administrative framework. Moreover, sectoral energy consumption data are not officially published at the municipal level, hindering evidence-based local policy development. To overcome these challenges, we have developed the Japan Energy Database, a comprehensive dataset...