The government is continuing the "Electricity Supply and Demand Tight Warning", saying that the electricity supply and demand is expected to become severe on the 28th due to the continued severe heat within the jurisdiction of TEPCO.
We are wary of heat stroke and seek to save as much electricity as possible while using air conditioners properly.
In the Kanto region, the temperature is expected to rise from the morning of the 28th, and it is expected to be extremely hot, so the government is continuing the "Electricity Supply and Demand Tight Warning" within the jurisdiction of TEPCO.
From 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on the 28th, especially from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, we are wary of heat stroke because the power supply and demand is severe, and we are seeking as much power saving as possible while using air conditioners properly. increase.
According to TEPCO, the peak outlook for the "usage rate", which indicates the ratio of demand to the power supply capacity in the jurisdiction on the 28th, is 95% from 4 pm to 5 pm in the morning.
However, as the demand increases by about 1.5 million kilowatts even if the temperature rises once more than the company expected, the national government and electric power companies will continue to strive to secure the power supply capacity.
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagita "Please save electricity"
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagita said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 28th that the "Electricity Supply and Demand Tight Warning" was issued within the jurisdiction of Tokyo Electric Power Company. Thank you for securing the supply. "
On top of that, Minister Hagiuda said, "Because it's so hot, you should use the air conditioner firmly, and there is a guideline that the set temperature of the air conditioner is 28 degrees, but the sensible temperature varies from person to person, so I would like you to stay at a temperature that suits your body." He stated and called for cooperation in saving electricity within a reasonable range.
Regarding the outlook for the future, Minister Hagiuda said that the supply and demand of electricity will continue to be severe this week as the heat is historic for this period and the demand for electricity is at an unusually high level.
He also stated that "restarting nuclear power plants is important" in securing power supply, and expressed the idea of encouraging industry to respond appropriately to safety reviews through cooperation between business operators so that restarting can proceed smoothly. I did.