Tepco customers can expect to see a ¥1,000 reduction in their August electricity bills, the utility announced on Monday. The discount is part of a government-led effort to ease the financial burden on households amid rising energy costs.
What’s behind the reduction?
The discount is being funded by the government’s Energy Conservation Points program, which was launched in May. The program provides points to households that reduce their energy consumption by 5% or more compared to the same month last year. These points can then be used to offset the cost of electricity bills.
Tepco estimates that the average household will receive a discount of ¥1,000 in August. The discount will be applied automatically to electricity bills.
How can I get the discount?
To qualify for the discount, households must reduce their energy consumption by 5% or more compared to the same month last year. This can be done by taking simple steps such as turning off lights when leaving a room, unplugging appliances when not in use, and using energy-efficient appliances.
Households that have already registered for the Energy Conservation Points program will automatically receive the discount. Those who have not yet registered can do so on the Tepco website.
What else can I do to reduce my energy bill?
In addition to participating in the Energy Conservation Points program, there are a number of other things households can do to reduce their energy bills. These include:
- Using energy-efficient appliances
- Turning off lights when leaving a room
- Unplugging appliances when not in use
- Setting the thermostat to a lower temperature in the winter and a higher temperature in the summer
- Taking shorter showers
- Washing clothes in cold water
- Drying clothes on a clothesline instead of in a dryer
- Cooking meals at home instead of eating out
By taking these simple steps, households can save money on their energy bills and help reduce their carbon footprint.
What can Tepco do to help reduce energy bills?
In addition to the Energy Conservation Points program, Tepco is also taking a number of other steps to help reduce energy bills for customers. These include:
- Investing in renewable energy sources
- Upgrading the electricity grid to make it more efficient
- Providing energy-saving tips and advice to customers
By taking these steps, Tepco is helping to reduce energy costs for customers and create a more sustainable energy future for Japan.
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