Environmental Technical Support to TMGIndependent Research and Externally Funded ResearchTokyo Metropolitan Research Institute for Environmental ProtectionIn order to advance research based on researchers’ voluntary proposals, the Institute started independent research projects using TEPSC’s own nancial resources in FY 2015. In September 2016, the Institute was designated as an eligible research institution by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for the Grants-in-Aid for Scientic Research (KAKENHI) program, and its research projects have been adopted as KAKENHI projects since 2017. We are endeavoring to boost our level of research, including for projects being conducted with the Environment Research and Technology Development Fund of the Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency of Japan.Public relations and information disseminationcolumnOnce a year, the Institute holds an open house event called “Let’s Science” to introduce our daily activities and facilities to the public. During the Let’s Science event, we hold scientic experiments performed by our researchers, workshops that visitors can participate in, and facility tours. In addition, the Institute also welcomes visits and inspection tours at any time and publishes research results in open research presentation conferences, annual reports, academic conference presentations, and Institute news.https://www.tokyokankyo.jp/kankyoken_contents/pamphlet/kankyoken2020en.pdfBrochure of Tokyo Metropolitan ResearchInstitute for Environmental Protection7. Research on heat island phenomenonThe Institute is studying the actual conditions and impact of the heat island phenomenon in Tokyo and the effect of greenery on the improvement of the urban thermal environment, through observation and numerical simulation.8. Research on the use of hydrogen storage for urban developmentHydrogen is regarded as one of the most promising next-generation energy sources. The Institute is investigating the use of CO2-free hydrogen in Tokyo, which is generated from renewable sources, and the building of an energy management system using hydrogen storage, with the aim of leveraging hydrogen for urban development.9. Survey and research to promote smart energy in metropolitan facilitiesTo promote the smart energy initiative in facilities owned by TMG, the Institute is conducting surveys and research, such as analyzing data on the energy consumption of the municipal facilities to understand energy consumption trends and identify factors that promote or hinder energy conservation.1. Vehicle exhaust gas testingThe Institute maintains facilities for automotive emissions measurement equipment (e.g., chassis dynamometers) and utilizes them for automotive emissions tests based on the Automobile NOx/PM Law and performance tests of automotive emissions reduction devices.2. Precision control of administrative samplesThe Bureau of Environment of TMG outsources to public contractors the monitoring of public water quality and groundwater quality as well as the analysis of wastewater from business establishments under water quality regulations. The Institute separately performs some of the analyses of the same samples in order to ensure the reliability of the contractors’ analysis.3. Technical support to metropolitan and municipal staffThe Institute provides training to help staff to acquire and inherit knowledge and skills related to the environment, such as in relation to the introduction and operation of energy equipment, dioxin analysis, odor measurement, and waste composition analysis.4. Technical support for international environmental cooperationThe institute promotes international cooperation with cities overseas by providing and exchanging advanced and specialized information and technology in the elds of air quality improvement and climate change.Analysis of toxic chemicalsLet’s “grab” water.13
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