[Nogata City] Announcement of Partnership Agreement with Terra Charge Co., Ltd. for the Realization of Carbon Neutrality

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, we are pleased to announce that we have reached a 'Partnership Agreement for the Realization of Carbon Neutrality' with Terra Charge Co., Ltd., a company that develops EV charging infrastructure. The purpose of this agreement is to broadly cooperate in promoting the spread of electric vehicles, centered on the development of EV charging equipment in Nogata City, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality and strengthen regional resilience. https://www.city.nogata.fukuoka.jp/kurashi/_15345/_9954/_15363/_16519.html Background to the Partnership Agreement In February 2022, the city declared 'Zero Carbon City,' aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. As a plan to achieve this, the 3rd Nogata City Environmental Basic Plan was formulated in March 2024. In January 2026, as a specific implementation plan to steadily promote the 3rd Nogata City Environmental Basic Plan, the Nogata City 3rd Environmental Conservation Action Plan (First Half) was formulated, and one of its policies is the introduction of EV chargers in public facilities. Terra Charge Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Toru Tokushige) is a leading company in Japan that develops EV charging infrastructure nationwide, with the mission 'Energy for all people and EVs.' The company offers charging infrastructure free of charge, covering the initial costs and maintenance costs required for the installation and operation of EV chargers, and is proceeding with the installation of EV chargers nationwide in public facilities, commercial facilities, condominiums, etc. Through this initiative, by broadly cooperating in promoting the spread of electric vehicles, centered on the installation of EV chargers in the city's public facilities, both parties will achieve business synergy and further contribute to improving disaster resilience. EVs are expected not only as a means of transportation but also for their characteristic as 'mobile batteries,' playing a role as a new lifeline. Electricity is said to recover faster than other lifelines during disasters, and EVs can be utilized as a power supply means for areas experiencing power outages. The electricity stored in EVs can also be used as an emergency power source for homes and facilities, thus increasing their value from a disaster prevention and mitigation perspective. As such, EV charging infrastructure is an important element contributing to the improvement of disaster resilience. Therefore, in the event of a disaster, the installed EV chargers will be made available for free, aiming to strengthen regional resilience...