Monochrome's HEMS "Energy-1" Now Compliant with Mirai Eco-Housing 2026 Project (GX-Oriented Housing). Strengthening Proposals for Integrated Subsidy Requirements with No Construction Needed.
Monochrome Inc.'s self-developed HEMS "Energy-1" has acquired ECHONET Lite AIF certification, making it eligible for subsidies under the Mirai Eco-Housing 2026 Project (GX-Oriented Housing). This system, which requires no construction, strengthens their integrated solar power generation and energy control solutions, promoting the GX transformation of the housing market.
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Monochrome Inc. (Headquarters: Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director: Yusuke Umeda), a company developing building material-integrated solar panels, announced that its self-developed Home Energy Management System (HEMS) "Energy-1" has acquired ECHONET Lite AIF certification.
This certification is one of the requirements for the Mirai Eco-Housing 2026 Project (GX-Oriented Housing), making the product a HEMS eligible for introduction into subsidized homes. This further strengthens Monochrome's offering of integrated energy solutions that combine solar power generation equipment with energy control.
Furthermore, Energy-1 can be introduced without the need for construction and at a reduced cost, making it a configuration that easily meets the HEMS requirements necessary for GX-oriented housing. As the start of foundation work became the trigger for subsidy eligibility from fiscal year 2026, the selection of HEMS needs to be finalized early in the design and construction phases. By proposing Energy-1 in conjunction with Monochrome's solar panels, the power generation equipment and energy control can be planned integrally, allowing for introduction without increasing constraints during the design phase. This simplifies the process for construction companies by reducing additional work and coordination with other businesses, and for design offices by making it easier to balance with architectural design.
## Background: GX-Oriented Housing and HEMS Requirements
GX-Oriented Housing is a system that provides subsidies for homes based on high insulation performance and the utilization of renewable energy. The spread of this system is expected to accelerate the standard installation of HEMS in the housing market.
In fiscal year 2026, a subsidy of 1.1 million yen per household (1.25 million yen in cold regions) has been set, and eligible households have been expanded to include all households. One of the system requirements is the introduction of a HEMS that has acquired ECHONET Lite AIF certification. Moreover, as the start of foundation work became the trigger for subsidy eligibility from fiscal year 2026, it has become necessary to select HEMS early in the design and construction phases.
Energy-1 has now acquired AIF controller class certification and has been registered as a product that meets this requirement.
## About Energy-1
Energy-1 is a HEMS that visualizes and manages the overall energy status of a home, linking with Monochrome's roof-integrated solar panel "Roof-1," exterior wall-integrated solar panel "Wall-1," and rack-mounted solar panel "Panel-B."
It links with solar power generation equipment, storage batteries, smart distribution boards, eco-cute water heaters, etc., to visualize the status of power generation, storage, and consumption, and supports the improvement of self-consumption rates.
In addition, it optimally controls each device based on energy consumption trends and can be intuitively operated from a dedicated smartphone application. This contributes to reducing daily electricity costs.
Furthermore, in the event of a disaster, it automatically prioritizes charging to storage batteries upon detecting a power outage and supports securing domestic water through linkage with eco-cute water heaters. By creating an environment where power and hot water can be maintained even in emergencies, it realizes energy management that supports the continuation of family life.
Energy-1 also supports standalone installation, but currently, it is offered in combination with Monochrome products. Information on when standalone installation will be accepted will be prioritized through newsletters. Those wishing to receive the latest information should register on our website.
## Comment from Yusuke Umeda, Representative Director, Monochrome Inc.
"In GX-oriented housing, it is important not only 'to introduce' renewable energy, but also 'how to control it and how to protect it.' With Energy-1's acquisition of AIF certification, it has been officially positioned as a HEMS that meets the system requirements.
We believe that energy control that protects family life during disasters, alongside optimizing daily power consumption, is indispensable for future homes. We will promote the realization of homes where power generation and control are designed integrally by combining roof-integrated solar panel 'Roof-1,' exterior wall-integrated solar panel 'Wall-1,' rack-mounted solar panel 'Panel-B,' and Energy-1."
## Product Specifications
- Product Name: Energy-1
- Category: ECHONET Lite AIF Controller Class Certified HEMS
- Registration Number: mz-000420
- Official Registration Information: https://echonet.jp/introduce/mz-000420/
For detailed specifications and installation conditions of Energy-1, please check the link below.
https://www.monochrome.so/energy
## Monochrome's Product Lineup
Monochrome offers building exterior materials and energy control systems integrally, based on the concept of integrating architecture and energy.
This certification is one of the requirements for the Mirai Eco-Housing 2026 Project (GX-Oriented Housing), making the product a HEMS eligible for introduction into subsidized homes. This further strengthens Monochrome's offering of integrated energy solutions that combine solar power generation equipment with energy control.
Furthermore, Energy-1 can be introduced without the need for construction and at a reduced cost, making it a configuration that easily meets the HEMS requirements necessary for GX-oriented housing. As the start of foundation work became the trigger for subsidy eligibility from fiscal year 2026, the selection of HEMS needs to be finalized early in the design and construction phases. By proposing Energy-1 in conjunction with Monochrome's solar panels, the power generation equipment and energy control can be planned integrally, allowing for introduction without increasing constraints during the design phase. This simplifies the process for construction companies by reducing additional work and coordination with other businesses, and for design offices by making it easier to balance with architectural design.
## Background: GX-Oriented Housing and HEMS Requirements
GX-Oriented Housing is a system that provides subsidies for homes based on high insulation performance and the utilization of renewable energy. The spread of this system is expected to accelerate the standard installation of HEMS in the housing market.
In fiscal year 2026, a subsidy of 1.1 million yen per household (1.25 million yen in cold regions) has been set, and eligible households have been expanded to include all households. One of the system requirements is the introduction of a HEMS that has acquired ECHONET Lite AIF certification. Moreover, as the start of foundation work became the trigger for subsidy eligibility from fiscal year 2026, it has become necessary to select HEMS early in the design and construction phases.
Energy-1 has now acquired AIF controller class certification and has been registered as a product that meets this requirement.
## About Energy-1
Energy-1 is a HEMS that visualizes and manages the overall energy status of a home, linking with Monochrome's roof-integrated solar panel "Roof-1," exterior wall-integrated solar panel "Wall-1," and rack-mounted solar panel "Panel-B."
It links with solar power generation equipment, storage batteries, smart distribution boards, eco-cute water heaters, etc., to visualize the status of power generation, storage, and consumption, and supports the improvement of self-consumption rates.
In addition, it optimally controls each device based on energy consumption trends and can be intuitively operated from a dedicated smartphone application. This contributes to reducing daily electricity costs.
Furthermore, in the event of a disaster, it automatically prioritizes charging to storage batteries upon detecting a power outage and supports securing domestic water through linkage with eco-cute water heaters. By creating an environment where power and hot water can be maintained even in emergencies, it realizes energy management that supports the continuation of family life.
Energy-1 also supports standalone installation, but currently, it is offered in combination with Monochrome products. Information on when standalone installation will be accepted will be prioritized through newsletters. Those wishing to receive the latest information should register on our website.
## Comment from Yusuke Umeda, Representative Director, Monochrome Inc.
"In GX-oriented housing, it is important not only 'to introduce' renewable energy, but also 'how to control it and how to protect it.' With Energy-1's acquisition of AIF certification, it has been officially positioned as a HEMS that meets the system requirements.
We believe that energy control that protects family life during disasters, alongside optimizing daily power consumption, is indispensable for future homes. We will promote the realization of homes where power generation and control are designed integrally by combining roof-integrated solar panel 'Roof-1,' exterior wall-integrated solar panel 'Wall-1,' rack-mounted solar panel 'Panel-B,' and Energy-1."
## Product Specifications
- Product Name: Energy-1
- Category: ECHONET Lite AIF Controller Class Certified HEMS
- Registration Number: mz-000420
- Official Registration Information: https://echonet.jp/introduce/mz-000420/
For detailed specifications and installation conditions of Energy-1, please check the link below.
https://www.monochrome.so/energy
## Monochrome's Product Lineup
Monochrome offers building exterior materials and energy control systems integrally, based on the concept of integrating architecture and energy.