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Emergency support to survive the extreme heat under the "Subsidy for mitigating sudden changes in electricity and gas prices"
2024-08-05
Emergency support to survive the extreme heat under the "Subsidy for mitigating sudden changes in electricity and gas prices"
In response to a request from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Agency for Natural Resources and Energy for its "Measures to Mitigate the Sharp Decline in Electricity and Gas Prices (hereinafter referred to as the "Project")," we will implement the following measures for all of our customers.
[Summary of emergency support to survive the extreme heat]
At a press conference on June 21, 2024, Prime Minister Kishida announced that as part of "emergency support to weather the extreme heat," electricity and gas bill subsidies would be provided for the three months of August, September, and October 2024.
[Reference] Press Conference by Prime Minister Kishida (June 6, 6)
For all customers, starting from February 2024 meter reading, the fuel cost adjustment unit price will be reduced by the amount used multiplied by the unit price below.
【unit price】
・Low voltage 4.0 yen/kWh (September 2024 meter reading, October 9 meter reading)Minutes)
・Low voltage 2.5 yen/kWh (meter reading in May 2024)
[Applicable period]
February 2024 meter reading (January usage) to October 9 meter reading (September usage)
*Invoice will show the amount after discount.
For inquiries about this project, please visit the special website of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, or contact the office by phone.
Countermeasures for alleviating drastic fluctuations in electricity and gas prices Secretariat
Contact point for consumers (toll-free number)
0120-013-305
All day from 9:00 to 17:00