Implementation of initiatives to utilize electricity after the purchase period expires under the renewable energy feed-in tariff scheme in Tsuruga City

2022.07.01 Press Releases
Tsuruga City / CCC Marketing Co., Ltd. / Hokuriku Electric Power Co., Inc.

Starting July 1st, Tsuruga City, CCC Marketing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "CCCMK"), and Hokuriku Electric Power Co., Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Hokuriku Electric Power") will begin a "local production and consumption of local energy" initiative to supply renewable energy to public facilities and other facilities in Tsuruga City by utilizing electricity generated after the expiration of the purchase period under the renewable energy feed-in tariff scheme in Tsuruga City (hereinafter referred to as "post-FIT electricity").

As a first of its kind in the country, we will also be analyzing and verifying surplus electricity and purchasing data from Tsuruga City residents, with a view to realizing smart areas in the future.

Overview of the initiative

This initiative promotes "local production and consumption of local energy" as a promotion project based on the "Agreement on Comprehensive Regional Cooperation" concluded between Tsuruga City and Hokuriku Electric Power Company in June 2021.
Specifically, Hokuriku Electric Power will purchase surplus electricity from residents of Tsuruga City who support this initiative and have post-FIT electricity, and supply it to public facilities and other facilities in Tsuruga City.
Furthermore, in a first of its kind initiative in the country, we will also collaborate with CCCMK, which aims to increase the value of the region and its residents and create a richer lifestyle through data such as T-Card*1 data, to analyze and demonstrate data aimed at realizing smart areas in Tsuruga City in the future.
This will be done by utilizing data on surplus electricity from post-FIT electricity sources and data on consumption behavior obtained from T-Cards, and will lead to proposals for optimal electricity usage methods that suit each citizen's lifestyle, as well as consideration of creating an electricity system that leads to a sustainable society.
Please note that this initiative requires customers to agree to link their surplus electricity data with their T-Card purchasing data. Customers who cooperate will receive three T-Points*2 from Tsuruga City for every kWh of surplus electricity they generate each month.

Going forward, Tsuruga City, CCCMK, and Hokuriku Electric Power will continue to work towards realizing a zero-carbon city and smart areas by 2050 through the expansion of this initiative.

*1: This is a common point card that allows you to earn and use T Points according to the amount you spend at T Point partner stores nationwide and online partner stores.
*2: These are common points that can be accumulated at stores nationwide and on the Internet. The accumulated T points can be used at T point partner stores, with 1 point equaling 1 yen.

Participation application overview

Participants: Households and corporate customers who own renewable energy power generation facilities in Tsuruga City that have completed the FIT (feed-in tariff) period and have signed a purchase contract with Hokuriku Electric Power Co.
How to apply: Please apply online via the special recruitment website

Application acceptance begins: July 1, 2022
Supply start: September 1, 2022
Participation benefits: Receive 3 T Points for every kWh of surplus electricity generated each month (You will need a T Card to receive the participation benefits. You will also need to agree to link your surplus electricity data with your T-Card purchasing data. )

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Implementation of initiatives to utilize electricity after the purchase period expires under the renewable energy feed-in tariff scheme in Tsuruga City

Inquiries regarding this matter
CCC Marketing Co., Ltd.
Public Relations: Ando
TEL: 03-6800-4464