[June 24 (Wed) Free to Attend] How to Address Soaring Electricity Bills and Bidding Failures? Explaining the 'ESP Method' Chosen by 202 Local Governments - Local Government Power Procurement and Operation Survey Report

The Japan Local Government DX Promotion Association (GDX) will hold an online briefing on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 10:00, targeting local government officials and GDX members.

In this briefing, GDX will report on the latest trends in local government power procurement and operation based on the results of a nationwide survey conducted independently. Additionally, Mr. Ken Mochida of the East Japan Sales Department at Enelink Co., Ltd., which provides power procurement support using the ESP (Energy Service Provider) method, will be invited as a lecturer to explain why 202 local governments have chosen the 'ESP method' along with specific case studies that led to cost reduction and operational burden reduction.

Local Government Power Procurement and Operation Survey and Briefing ～Latest Trends and Cost Reduction and Operation Optimization through the 'ESP Method'～

[Registration Site] Local Government Power Procurement and Operation Survey and Briefing ～Latest Trends and Cost Reduction and Operation Optimization through the 'ESP Method'～

Background

Against the backdrop of volatile electricity market prices and rising fuel costs, local government power procurement is becoming increasingly challenging.

In conventional competitive bidding, there are cases where bidders fail to gather, resulting in unsuccessful bids, and cases where specialized knowledge and administrative burden are required for selecting and contracting power companies. Many on-site voices say, 'We want to cut costs, but we don't know where to start.'

In this briefing, we will directly introduce how to utilize the 'ESP method,' which is attracting attention as one option to resolve these issues, from Enelink Co., Ltd., which provides procurement and operation support. At the same time, GDX will report on the latest trends in power procurement and operation based on the results of a survey conducted nationwide.

This briefing is recommended for those in local governments and public agencies facing the following challenges:

- Considering expenditure reduction measures due to soaring electricity bills - Struggling with unsuccessful bids due to lack of bidders in competitive bidding - Wanting to reduce the administrative burden of selecting and contracting power companies - Wanting to achieve both cost reduction and utilization of renewable energy/decarbonization - Wanting to learn about other local governments' initiatives in power procurement and operation

Scheduled Speakers

Mr. Ken Mochida, East Japan Sales Department, Enelink Co., Ltd.

After graduating from university, he worked in the energy industry in oil and electricity sales. He later changed jobs to his current position supporting local governments. He is in charge of the Kanto and Tohoku regions, promoting renewable energy and decarbonization centered on power cost reduction through the 'ESP method' for local governments. Based on his support track record, he proposes optimal energy operations tailored to actual work.

Outline

Seminar name: Local Government Power Procurement and Operation Survey and Briefing ～Latest Trends and Cost Reduction and Operation Optimization through the 'ESP Method'～

Date and time: June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) 10:00-11:00 (planned)

Format: Online (Zoom webinar planned)

Target: Local government officials, GDX members

Fee: Free (advance registration required)

Organizer: Japan Local Government DX Promotion Association (GDX)

Cooperation: Enelink Co., Ltd.

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[Contact Information]

Japan Local Government DX Promotion Association (GDX Secretariat)

TEL: 03-6683-0106 Email: ep@gdx.or.jp

The Japan Local Government DX Promotion Association (GDX) is an organization that promotes digital transformation in local governments and aims for sustainable development of local communities. While collaborating with local governments, it supports solving regional issues and creating innovation using digital technology.

It acts as a bridge between local governments and businesses, providing a partnership venue to accelerate regional revitalization through digital transformation. Please feel free to contact us.

[Contact] Japan Local Government DX Promotion Association (GDX) AR Cube Aoyama 3F, 1-3-1 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 03-6683-0106 / info@gdx.or.jp https://www.gdx.or.jp