Towards a Decarbonized Society by 2050! Sapporo City Businesses Launch Renewable Energy Introduction Project for FY2026

Enerbank Co., Ltd. (Co-founders and Representative Directors: Shogo Sato, Kenichi Muranaka; Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo), in collaboration with Sapporo City, will begin recruiting participants for the SAPP‿RO Renewable Energy Joint Project from May 11, 2026, targeting consumers who are scheduled to start electricity supply from April 2027. This project supports the procurement of renewable energy-derived electricity, which can be utilized for compliance with the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures and the Energy Conservation Act, as well as international environmental goals and reporting systems such as SBT, CDP, and RE100, by leveraging the power reverse auction "Ene-Oku." **Overview of the SAPP‿RO Renewable Energy Joint Purchase Project** This project adopts a mechanism where multiple businesses jointly purchase electricity, creating economies of scale compared to individual purchases, and enabling the introduction of renewable energy at a lower cost. In collaboration with Sapporo City, we aim to achieve regional decarbonization and a decarbonized society by 2050. **Achievements of Last Year's Renewable Energy Joint Purchase Project** * The reduction effect is not uniform for all participants. * This is an auction result for FY2025 and does not guarantee reductions for FY2026. **Collaboration with Sapporo City** Towards the realization of Sapporo City's Zero Carbon City, the "Sapporo City Climate Change Countermeasures Action Plan" sets a high target of 50% renewable energy share in the city's electricity consumption by 2030. Enerbank Co., Ltd., together with Sapporo City, aims to promote the introduction of renewable energy electricity to businesses within the city. On April 1, 2022, we concluded an "Agreement on the Promotion of Renewable Energy Electricity Utilization" with Sapporo City. Renewable energy electricity tends to have higher costs than conventional electricity due to its higher proportion of renewable energy sources. However, by utilizing the power reverse auction "Ene-Oku," businesses can re-bid while checking other companies' bid prices, allowing them to procure renewable energy electricity at a more appropriate price. Given the current situation where rising 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 systems, including market-linked and unique fuel cost adjustments. **Incentives** Businesses that switch to renewable energy electricity will receive a certification under the "Sapporo Renewable Energy Certification and Publication System." Their initiatives will be introduced on Sapporo City's official website, which can be used for PR activities related to environmental considerations. URL: https://www.city.sapporo.jp/kankyo/ondanka/rechange/ninteikouhyo/toppage.html **Key Points and Benefits of the Renewable Energy Joint Purchase Project** **— Benefits of Participation —** * **Cost Reduction:** Joint purchasing allows multiple businesses to buy electricity together, creating economies of scale and potentially reducing costs compared to individual negotiations with retail electricity providers. * **Environmental Consideration:** Choosing renewable energy, which does not emit greenhouse gases, contributes to environmental protection. * **Improved 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 in Power Procurement Operations:** All procedures are completed online, making it easy for anyone to switch to renewable energy electricity. Enerbank also supports complex electricity menu selections, leading to improved operational efficiency. * **Reliability:** As a project led by a local government, it offers high reliability, 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 provide optimal proposals tailored to the situation and concerns of each company, so please consider participating in this project at this opportunity. **WEB Briefing Session / Individual Consultation Application Here** Participation Fee: Free WEB Briefing Session: June 17, 2026 (Tuesday) 14:00-14:30 Project Homepage: https://www.enerbank.co.jp/hokkaido-pref/ WEB Briefing Session Application / Individual Consultation Application: https://form.run/@hokkaido-joint-purchace **■ Contact us from the window below.** * Local Government Officials: https://form.run/@RE-guide1 * Retail Electricity Providers: Keywords: