Federation of Electric Power Companies "Climate change prevention is the biggest issue" Realistic policy making on September 18, 19:35
At a press conference, Chairman Kazuhiro Ikebe of the Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan, which is made by a major electric power company, said that global warming countermeasures were the biggest issue for the new administration's energy policy, and also took into account stable supply and economic rationality. I asked for a realistic response.
Among them, Chairman Ikebe commented on energy policy, "Preventing global warming is the biggest issue. Based on the actual situation in Japan, where resources are scarce, from the perspective of aiming for stable supply, economic rationality, and compatibility with the environment at the same time. I would like to ask you to formulate a realistic policy. "
In addition, regarding the government's policy of gradually reducing old coal-fired power generation, which emits a large amount of carbon dioxide, "In some regions, there are serious cases where electricity supply and demand cannot be established without it. I would like the discussions to proceed in a flexible manner, taking into consideration the actual conditions of the region, "he said, and expressed his intention to request the government to create flexible rules.
In addition, regarding the selection of a final disposal site for high-level radioactive waste from nuclear power plants, there is a movement to consider applying for a survey for selection in Suttsu Town and Kamoenai Village in Hokkaido. We are very grateful for your interest in the project. As a party that generates high-level radioactive waste, from a position of responsibility, we will continue dialogue with local residents and understand the project in cooperation with the national government. I would like to work to get them interested and interested in them. "