Specific calculation method for Renewable Energy Generation Promotion Surcharge (Renewable energy surcharge)
In the case of pay-as-you-go supply
electric bill
=
Base charge
+
Power usage charge
(Including Adjustments for fuel costs, etc.)
+
Renewable Energy
Levies
Levies
...
Renewable energy surcharge unit price x usage (kWh)
In the case of flat-rate supply (flat-rate electricity, Public Street Lighting Plan A, agricultural lighting)
electric bill
=
Customer charges
+
Lighting and small appliance charges
(Including Adjustments for fuel costs, etc.)
+
Renewable Energy
Levies
Levies
...
For each contract load facility
Total Renewable energy surcharge unit price (yen)
Total Renewable energy surcharge unit price (yen)
Renewable Energy Generation
2024
In the case of pay-as-you-go supply
May 2024 to April 2025
3.49 yen/kWh
For fixed price supply, please see below.
Renewable energy surcharge price is a uniform rate nationwide, and is determined each fiscal year by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry based on an estimate of the amount of renewable energy that will be introduced each year, taking into account purchase prices, etc.
2023
In the case of pay-as-you-go supply
May 2023 to April 2024
1.40 yen/kWh
For fixed price supply, please see below.
Contact Information
Inquiries to the government regarding the Feed-in Tariff Scheme for Renewable Energy
Business hours
Weekdays 9:00 - 18:00