Kyoto Prefecture FIT Non-Fossil Certificate Joint Purchase Project Launches for FY2026 — EnerBank Selected as Support Operator

EnerBank Co., Ltd. (Co-Founder and CEO: Shogo Sato, Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) has been selected for the second consecutive year as the support operator for Kyoto Prefecture's public proposal-based solicitation titled 'Selection of Operators for the Joint Purchase Project of FIT Non-Fossil Certificates.'

Leveraging its digital solutions from the environmental value trading service 'Green Ticket' and expertise in joint procurement, EnerBank will launch a project to support businesses within Kyoto Prefecture (including corporations and individual entrepreneurs) in procuring FIT non-fossil certificates with reduced costs and administrative burdens.

・Overview of the Kyoto Prefecture FIT Non-Fossil Certificate Joint Purchase Project

To achieve a decarbonized society, Kyoto Prefecture recognizes it is essential to significantly increase the proportion of electricity derived from renewable energy sources that do not emit greenhouse gases.

The 'Joint Purchase Project for FIT Non-Fossil Certificates' aims to provide a more economical environment for businesses by utilizing a collective purchasing approach. This method supports greenhouse gas reduction efforts where energy-saving measures and direct renewable energy adoption alone are insufficient. Compared to individual purchases, this approach is expected to significantly reduce procurement costs for participating businesses.

◎ Dedicated Project Website

URL: https://www.enerbank.co.jp/kyoto-pref/

◎ Online Information Session Schedule

- July 7, 2026 (Tue), 14:00– (Register via the link below)
- September 16, 2026 (Wed), 14:00– (Register via the link below)
- December 16, 2026 (Wed), 14:00– (Register via the link below)
- March 17, 2027 (Wed), 14:00– (Register via the link below)

URL: https://form.run/@kyoto-pref-joint

◎ Kyoto Prefecture Official Page

URL: https://www.pref.kyoto.jp/energy/documents/shiryou_hikaseki.pdf

・Message from Kyoto Prefecture's Decarbonization Promotion Division

To Businesses in Kyoto Prefecture:

Kyoto Prefecture is actively promoting initiatives to expand renewable energy (hereinafter 'renewables') within the prefecture to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by fiscal year 2050. However, challenges such as aging facilities, lack of suitable sites, and high costs make it difficult for some organizations to install renewable energy systems on-site.

'Non-fossil certificates' offer an affordable way to procure renewable energy value. Through this joint purchase project, Kyoto Prefecture aims to establish a reliable procurement system to support local businesses, municipalities, and other entities in accessing renewable energy.

・Difference Between Renewable Electricity and FIT Non-Fossil Certificates

Using FIT non-fossil certificates for CO2 offsetting is a decarbonization initiative applicable not only under Japan's greenhouse gas emissions calculation, reporting, and disclosure system but also for international frameworks such as SBT, CDP, and RE100. Such initiatives enhance corporate reputation as environmentally responsible and improve ESG investment ratings.

Since November 2021, the system has been revised to allow non-retail electricity providers to acquire FIT non-fossil certificates via JEPX. This enables electricity consumers to separately procure electricity and environmental attributes.

As a result, even businesses unable to switch electricity contracts or tenants can now affordably purchase environmental value. Furthermore, this project leverages economies of scale from joint procurement to offer significantly lower prices than purchasing renewable value through retail electricity providers.

Key Features of the Initiative

Utilization of FIT Non-Fossil Certificates: Achieve renewable energy usage without changing existing electricity contracts.

Cost Reduction via Joint Procurement: Enable cost-effective procurement of renewable energy value through bulk purchasing by multiple businesses.

Support for PR and Regulatory Compliance: Promoting decarbonization helps comply with the Global Warming Countermeasures Act, achieve SBT certification, improve CDP scores, and reach RE100 goals—supporting corporate communication and PR as environmentally conscious organizations.

・Future Developments

To increase the number of businesses in Kyoto Prefecture utilizing renewable energy through this project, we will recruit private-sector 'Supporter Companies' to help promote participation among local businesses. By collaborating with these supporters and leveraging the 'Green Ticket' platform, we will promote and support cost-effective procurement of renewable energy value.

※ The Private Partner Program aims to recruit private companies willing to encourage other local businesses to join the project. Interested companies will enter into an agreement with EnerBank.

EnerBank will continue to promote efficient and effective greening through digital solutions, supporting proactive municipal initiatives toward achieving zero-carbon cities.

■ For inquiries regarding this project, please contact:
info-pref.kyoto@enerbank.jp

■ Past Achievements
Since FY2023, the joint purchase project has been implemented, with a cumulative total of 95 businesses expressing interest in purchasing non-fossil certificates through attending information sessions or requesting quotes. In FY2025, two companies and two municipalities purchased certificates, resulting in CO2 reductions equivalent to 112 t-CO₂.
※ Calculated using the national average coefficient for FY2025 reporting: 0.000423 t-CO₂/kWh

■ Company Overview
Company Name: EnerBank Co., Ltd.
Representative Director: Kenichi Muranaka / Co-Founder
Representative Director: Shogo Sato / Co-Founder
Director and CTO: Daisuke Sekine / Co-Founder
Director and CHRO: Tetsushi Yamamoto
Head Office: 11F, KANDA SQUARE, 2-2-1 Kanda-Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0054 (WeWork)
Established: July 2018
Business Activities:
- Development and operation of electricity auction systems
- Operation of environmental value trading platforms
- Green Power Certificate issuance
- Agency purchase of FIT non-fossil certificates
- J-Credit sales
- Operation of solar power system installation matching services
- Development and operation of digital concierge services for energy procurement and decarbonization