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July 22, 2026
Energy/Environment
Today, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry approved changes to the terms and conditions of wheeling supply, etc. applied by 10 general electricity transmission and distribution companies based on the provisions of Article 18, Paragraph 1 of the Electricity Business Act (Act No. 170 of 1960).
On June 24, 2020, 10 general power transmission and distribution companies applied to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry for approval to change the terms and conditions for wheeling supply, etc.
This application is based on discussions at the 4th (September 24, 2020), 5th (November 14, 2020), 6th (December 24, 2020), and 10th (April 16, 2020) Next Generation Power System Working Group meetings, and is based on (1) local large-scale demand (2) Setting deadlines for procedures related to grid connection with the aim of ensuring discipline for power generation facilities, etc., and (2) requiring submission of documents related to land when applying for connection consideration with the aim of strengthening discipline in grid access procedures for power generation facilities, etc., are stipulated in the terms and conditions for wheeling supply, etc.
Regarding the content of the application, we heard the opinion of the Electricity and Gas Trading Surveillance Commission based on the provisions of Article 66-11, Paragraph 1, Item 5 of the Electricity Business Act, and after conducting an examination, it was found that the application complied with the approval criteria stipulated in Article 18, Paragraph 3 of the same Act, and therefore it was approved in accordance with Paragraph 1 of the same Article. Please see each companys website for details on the changes.
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Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Electricity and Gas Business Department, Policy Division, Electricity Industry and Market Office Director Koyanagi
Person in charge: Terai, Higashide, Sudo
Phone: 03-3501-1511 (extension 4741-6)
Email: bzl-seido-dennichimeti.go.jp
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Soeda, Director, Electricity Infrastructure Development Division, Electricity and Gas Business Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
Person in charge: Yamamoto, Nakamura
Phone: 03-3501-1511 (extension 4741-6)
Email: bzl-kiban-ryutumeti.go.jp
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