Towards a Decarbonized Society by 2050! Otaru City Launches 2026 Project to Introduce Renewable Energy for Local Businesses
Enerbank Inc., in collaboration with Otaru City, is launching the "Otaru Renewable Energy Joint Procurement Project." Starting May 11, 2026, they will recruit participants aiming to begin renewable energy supply from April 2027. Utilizing the electricity reverse auction "EnerOcu," the project supports local businesses in procuring renewable energy and FIT non-fossil certificates, contributing to Otaru City's "Zero Carbon City" goal.
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Enerbank Inc. (Co-founders and Representative Directors: Shogo Sato, Kenichi Muranaka; Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo), in collaboration with Otaru City, will begin recruiting participants for the "Otaru Renewable Energy Joint Procurement Project" from May 11, 2026, targeting consumers scheduled to start electricity supply from April 2027. This project utilizes the electricity reverse auction "EnerOcu" and is part of Otaru City's concrete initiatives towards realizing a "Zero Carbon City Otaru," supporting the introduction of renewable energy for businesses within the city. We support the procurement of renewable energy electricity and non-fossil certificates.
### Overview of the Otaru Renewable Energy Joint Procurement Project
This project promotes the following initiatives:
1. **Promotion of Renewable Energy**
We support the procurement of renewable energy electricity for businesses within the city, utilizing electricity reverse auctions. Reverse auctions involve multiple power companies bidding, allowing for the selection of the optimal electricity contract, aiming to simultaneously suppress electricity prices and promote renewable energy.
2. **Promotion of FIT Non-Fossil Certificates Utilization**
We encourage businesses within the city to use FIT non-fossil certificates as a means of procuring renewable energy electricity, aiming to improve the effective renewable energy ratio. By purchasing jointly, we provide a procurement method that suppresses prices by creating economies of scale compared to individual businesses procuring electricity separately.
### Track Record of Renewable Energy Joint Auctions in the Same Power Area
* *Reduction effects are not uniform for all participants.*
* *This is an auction result for FY2025 and does not guarantee reductions in FY2026.*
### Collaboration with Otaru City
To achieve a Zero Carbon City Otaru, and to promote the introduction of renewable energy electricity for businesses within the city, an "Agreement on the Promotion of Renewable Energy Electricity Utilization" was signed with Otaru City on December 17, 2024.
Renewable energy electricity tends to have a higher cost than conventional electricity due to its higher proportion of renewable energy sources. However, by utilizing the electricity reverse auction "EnerOcu," businesses can re-bid while checking the bidding prices of other companies, allowing them to procure renewable energy electricity at a more appropriate price.
Given the current situation where soaring electricity market prices make it difficult for businesses to procure electricity, we will support smooth electricity procurement for businesses by utilizing digital solutions that can handle complex electricity rate structures, including market-linked and proprietary fuel cost adjustments. Businesses that switch to renewable energy electricity will be featured on Otaru City's official website, allowing them to utilize this for public relations regarding their environmental efforts.
### Key Points and Benefits of the Renewable Energy Joint Procurement Project
* **Benefits of Participation**
* **Cost Reduction:** By jointly purchasing electricity, multiple businesses create economies of scale, expected to introduce renewable energy at a lower cost than negotiating individually with retail electricity providers.
* **Environmental Consideration:** Choosing renewable energy that does not emit greenhouse gases contributes to environmental protection.
* **Improvement of Corporate Value:** Contributes to enhancing the corporate image as environmentally conscious. By fulfilling corporate social responsibility (CSR) and building a sustainable management model, competitiveness can be strengthened.
* **DX of Electricity Procurement Operations:** All procedures are completed online, making it easy for anyone to switch to renewable energy electricity. Enerbank also supports complex electricity menu selection, leading to improved operational efficiency.
* **Reliability:** As a project led by a local government, it is highly reliable, allowing for secure participation.
By utilizing Enerbank's digital solutions, we will work together to solve daily challenges such as decarbonization initiatives, cost reduction, and DX promotion.
We will propose the optimal solution while being attentive to the situation and concerns of each company, so please consider participating in this project at this opportunity.
### Apply for Online Briefing & Individual Consultation Here
Online Briefing: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 14:00-14:30
URL: https://www.enerbank.co.jp/otaru-city/
Participation Fee: Free
**■Please contact us from the following windows for inquiries.**
* For local government officials: https://form.run/@RE-guide1
* For retail electricity providers: https://form.run/@RE-guide2
* For private businesses considering renewable energy electricity introduction: https://form.run/@RE-guide3
### Company Profile
Company Name: Enerbank Inc.
Representative Director: Shogo Sato / Co-founder
Representative Director: Kenichi Muranaka / Co-founder
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### Overview of the Otaru Renewable Energy Joint Procurement Project
This project promotes the following initiatives:
1. **Promotion of Renewable Energy**
We support the procurement of renewable energy electricity for businesses within the city, utilizing electricity reverse auctions. Reverse auctions involve multiple power companies bidding, allowing for the selection of the optimal electricity contract, aiming to simultaneously suppress electricity prices and promote renewable energy.
2. **Promotion of FIT Non-Fossil Certificates Utilization**
We encourage businesses within the city to use FIT non-fossil certificates as a means of procuring renewable energy electricity, aiming to improve the effective renewable energy ratio. By purchasing jointly, we provide a procurement method that suppresses prices by creating economies of scale compared to individual businesses procuring electricity separately.
### Track Record of Renewable Energy Joint Auctions in the Same Power Area
* *Reduction effects are not uniform for all participants.*
* *This is an auction result for FY2025 and does not guarantee reductions in FY2026.*
### Collaboration with Otaru City
To achieve a Zero Carbon City Otaru, and to promote the introduction of renewable energy electricity for businesses within the city, an "Agreement on the Promotion of Renewable Energy Electricity Utilization" was signed with Otaru City on December 17, 2024.
Renewable energy electricity tends to have a higher cost than conventional electricity due to its higher proportion of renewable energy sources. However, by utilizing the electricity reverse auction "EnerOcu," businesses can re-bid while checking the bidding prices of other companies, allowing them to procure renewable energy electricity at a more appropriate price.
Given the current situation where soaring electricity market prices make it difficult for businesses to procure electricity, we will support smooth electricity procurement for businesses by utilizing digital solutions that can handle complex electricity rate structures, including market-linked and proprietary fuel cost adjustments. Businesses that switch to renewable energy electricity will be featured on Otaru City's official website, allowing them to utilize this for public relations regarding their environmental efforts.
### Key Points and Benefits of the Renewable Energy Joint Procurement Project
* **Benefits of Participation**
* **Cost Reduction:** By jointly purchasing electricity, multiple businesses create economies of scale, expected to introduce renewable energy at a lower cost than negotiating individually with retail electricity providers.
* **Environmental Consideration:** Choosing renewable energy that does not emit greenhouse gases contributes to environmental protection.
* **Improvement of Corporate Value:** Contributes to enhancing the corporate image as environmentally conscious. By fulfilling corporate social responsibility (CSR) and building a sustainable management model, competitiveness can be strengthened.
* **DX of Electricity Procurement Operations:** All procedures are completed online, making it easy for anyone to switch to renewable energy electricity. Enerbank also supports complex electricity menu selection, leading to improved operational efficiency.
* **Reliability:** As a project led by a local government, it is highly reliable, allowing for secure participation.
By utilizing Enerbank's digital solutions, we will work together to solve daily challenges such as decarbonization initiatives, cost reduction, and DX promotion.
We will propose the optimal solution while being attentive to the situation and concerns of each company, so please consider participating in this project at this opportunity.
### Apply for Online Briefing & Individual Consultation Here
Online Briefing: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 14:00-14:30
URL: https://www.enerbank.co.jp/otaru-city/
Participation Fee: Free
**■Please contact us from the following windows for inquiries.**
* For local government officials: https://form.run/@RE-guide1
* For retail electricity providers: https://form.run/@RE-guide2
* For private businesses considering renewable energy electricity introduction: https://form.run/@RE-guide3
### Company Profile
Company Name: Enerbank Inc.
Representative Director: Shogo Sato / Co-founder
Representative Director: Kenichi Muranaka / Co-founder
Director CT
Keywords: