eco-point system; green points
A Japanese government subsidy program where consumers earn refundable points for buying energy-efficient appliances; the term is wasei-eigo and refers specifically to this scheme.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from eco-point
I used the eco-point system to replace my old appliances with energy-saving ones.
When you accumulate eco-points, you can exchange them for gift certificates.
Variant with a middle dot, sometimes used for clarity.
Wasei-eigo from English 'eco' + 'point', referring to a specific Japanese government subsidy program.