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About the establishment of a new rate menu for household customers using storage batteries and electric vehicles

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June 19, 2024
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.

Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Fujiwara Masataka; hereafter “Osaka Gas”) uses storage batteries and electric vehicles based on the realization of a carbon-neutral society and growing need for resilience^※1An electricity rate menu for household customers using (hereinafter “EV”) has been newly established, and acceptance will begin on 2024/7/1.

Recently, social issues such as the generation of surplus electricity during the daytime due to the spread of solar power generation systems and power shortages in the market during peak demand periods have become apparent. Also, with the increase in natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons, improving resilience has become an issue, and storage batteries and EVs that contribute to these solutions are attracting attention.
Until now, Osaka Gas has provided various rate menus and services according to customer lifestyles and individual needs, but we will establish a new rate menu for customers using these rechargeable batteries and EVs.

IoT compatible batteries^※2 The electricity rate menu “MY Electricity Storage Plan + (Plus)” for customers using it alone is a menu that promotes charging by reducing the unit price during the daytime and nighttime periods when electricity is surplus, based on seasonal fluctuations in electricity demand, and encourages discharge during times when electricity is scarce. Note that the unit price during the charging time period is for home customers as Osaka Gas, and the first market-linked type was introduced, and fluctuations in market prices on the Japan Wholesale Electric Power Exchange (JEPX) are reflected in the price unit price (with an upper limit) to be discounted. Furthermore, it is the first electricity price menu in Japan^※3 It comes with a service where Osaka Gas automatically and remotely controls the charging/discharging of the customer's storage battery in conjunction with the unit price.

For customers using EVs^※4 The electricity rate menu “MY EV Plan” reduces customers' EV charging costs by reducing nighttime unit prices throughout the year. Also, during part of the daytime, fluctuations in the market price on the Japan Wholesale Electric Power Exchange (JEPX) are reflected in the fee unit price (there is an upper limit) to make it cheaper.

Through the above two menus, Osaka Gas contributes to load leveling electricity demand, and also contributes to promoting the spread of environmentally friendly equipment and reducing customers' electricity bills.

The Daigas Group will continue to diversify its price menu by making value-added proposals that respond quickly and flexibly to changes in customer needs and contribute to the realization of lifestyles and businesses in line with the New Normal.

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1. New Price Menu

2. How to apply for “Osaka Gas's Electricity”
Registration will begin on July 1, 2024. If you would like a detailed explanation or a quote, please contact the following office.
・Our showroom (Hug Museum · DILIPA)
・Our call center (Goodlife call: 0120-000-555)
(Reception hours: 9:00 to 19:00 all day)

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