[Extreme Heat / High Electricity Bills] Create Lemon Simultaneously Launches 3 Housing Support Measures | Presents Concrete Effects Such as a 31% Reduction in AC Costs

Create Lemon Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, CEO: Tomokazu Oba), in response to social issues such as the increased risk of heatstroke due to extreme heat and soaring electricity rates, launched the 'Housing Longevity Support Campaign' on Monday, April 20, 2026, aimed at improving home comfort and reducing the burden of utility costs.

This initiative expands the knowledge gained from the 'Children's Healthy Project'—which donates exterior sunshades to childcare facilities—to general households. It is part of a project to widen the circle of support from local children to individual families.

[Countermeasures against extreme heat and high electricity bills] Create Lemon, ranked No. 1 in Yamagata Prefecture for 15 consecutive years (*1), has begun offering the 'Housing Longevity Support Campaign' to existing (alumni) homeowners. By installing the exterior sunshade 'Style Shade', cooling and heating costs can be reduced by up to approximately 31% (manufacturer's estimate), supporting household budgets amid soaring prices.

■ Background: Living Environment Risks Brought by Extreme Heat and Inflation

In recent years, the extreme summer heat has become more severe, and emergency transport due to heatstroke indoors has become a social problem. In addition, the burden of cooling costs has increased due to rising electricity rates, making the economic burden on households a significant issue.
Furthermore, lack of maintenance in areas not easily seen daily, such as the deterioration of housing equipment and dirty drainage pipes as buildings age, also affects the comfort and lifespan of the home.

■ Linkage with CSR Activities: 'Children's Healthy Project'

Since 2021, our company has been collaborating with Yamagata City and partner companies to implement the 'Children's Healthy Project', which donates the exterior sunshade 'Style Shade' to childcare facilities.
To date, we have installed them in over 20 kindergartens, contributing to the improvement of the indoor environment for children.
This campaign expands the knowledge gained from this initiative to general households, aiming to raise the baseline of comfort and safety for the entire community.

A look at the CSR activity 'Children's Healthy Project', which has been ongoing since 2021. We will expand the knowledge of supporting heatstroke countermeasures for children by donating Style Shades to over 20 childcare facilities in Yamagata City to this campaign for general households.

■ Campaign Overview

1. Style Shade Installation Campaign
The exterior sunshade blocks solar heat on the outside of the window, suppressing the rise in indoor temperature. It also contributes to reducing utility bills by improving air conditioning efficiency.
Ahead of the product price revision in May 2026, with the cooperation of partner contractors and the manufacturer (LIXIL), we have realized provision under special conditions and with added benefits before the price increases.

- Approx. 31% reduction in AC costs (manufacturer's estimate, conditions apply) *
- Heatstroke countermeasures, UV countermeasures
- First-come, first-served bonus (QUO card) available
* Based on LIXIL estimates
https://www.lixil.co.jp/lineup/window/styleshade/feature/eco/

[Bringing coolness to local children] Donating exterior sunshades to nursery schools in Yamagata City through our own activity 'Children's Healthy Project'. We contribute to the local community by helping reduce the heatstroke risk for kindergarteners. This campaign for alumni homeowners was planned to utilize the high heat-shielding effect demonstrated in this activity to help maintain the health of each household.

2. Drainage Pipe & Exterior High-Pressure Washing Campaign
Prevents the deterioration of the home by removing dirt, moss, and mold accumulated inside drainage pipes and on the exterior. By maintaining unseen areas, we realize a longer lifespan for the housing.

- Improved water flow, prevention of bad odors
- Maintenance of exterior wall aesthetics
- Recommended for houses 10+ years old

A scene of the 'Exterior and Drainage Pipe High-Pressure Washing' implementation to protect the asset value of the house. Recommended for houses 10 years or older. By removing unseen dirt in drainage pipes and moss/mold on exterior walls, we prevent the house from deteriorating and extend its lifespan.

3. EcoCute Replacement Campaign
Promotes the replacement of aging water heaters, reducing the risk of sudden breakdowns. Switching to the latest models with high energy-saving performance and utilizing subsidies leads to a reduction in the economic burden.

- Eligible for up to 100,000 yen in subsidies
- Recommended for those who installed their unit 10+ years ago
- Application support provided

[Utilizing subsidies up to 100,000 yen] The 'EcoCute Replacement Campaign' prevents the risk of sudden breakdowns of aging water heaters. Utilizing subsidies such as the 2024 Energy-Saving Water Heater Project, we support switching to the latest energy-saving models while keeping initial costs low. We propose a balance of utility bill reduction and peace of mind for households where it has been over 10 years since installation.

■ Providing Value through Corporate Collaboration

This campaign is an initiative realized through collaboration with local partner contractors and housing equipment manufacturers.
Even as product prices continue to rise, through the cooperation of each company, we have secured customer benefits in both price and service, making it possible to provide a comfortable living environment to more people.

■ Significance of the Initiative: Providing Value that Continues After Building

Our company believes that 'a house is only truly complete after it is built...'