[Free Webinar Held] How High Will Electricity Prices Rise?

Japan Electricity Procurement Solutions Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Representative Director: Yuto Takahashi), which provides electricity procurement support for corporations, will hold a free webinar titled "How High Will Electricity Prices Rise?" on April 9th and 10th, 2026.

Application form: https://forms.gle/qc5eM6M947Jum1Gc8

Date and Time April 9, 2026 (Thu) 17:30-18:00 April 10, 2026 (Fri) 12:15-12:45

Currently, against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East, crude oil prices (WTI) have once again risen above $110, and the energy market is facing a major turning point.

These movements in energy prices are closely related to electricity prices.

*Trends in Crude Oil, LNG, Coal, and Electricity Prices (2020=100)

As mentioned above, electricity prices are strongly influenced by fuel prices (especially LNG), and the current rise in energy prices may also spread to electricity prices. Furthermore, compared to the price surge in 2022, it is confirmed that prices are currently on an upward trend again.

Consequently, in the electricity market, ・Electricity spot prices have risen to around 20 yen/kWh (exceeding 40 yen/kWh during some hours) ・Electricity futures prices have remained high for over a year ・New applications suspended by power companies such changes are becoming apparent.

Major operators are also suspending new applications, and the electricity market is shifting from the conventional "price problem" to a procurement environment problem of "whether a contract can be made."

Furthermore, the fuel cost adjustment amount, which significantly impacts electricity charges, has a mechanism that structurally involves a time lag. Generally, trade statistics from 3 to 5 months prior (3-month average) are used. Additionally, these trade statistics themselves reflect prices from about 1 to 3 months prior, resulting in a maximum time lag of approximately 4 to 8 months.

Therefore, even if electricity prices currently appear relatively stable, the impact of the recent rise in energy prices may become apparent with a time lag in the future.

Based on this situation, this webinar will specifically explain the following topics.

Main Contents (Planned) ・Overview of the Middle East situation (shift from transportation risk to supply risk) ・Relationship between crude oil, LNG, and electricity prices ・Latest trends in electricity spot and futures prices ・Changes in market structure implied by power companies suspending new applications ・Mechanism of electricity charges (difference between market-linked and fuel cost adjustment types) ・Structure where fuel cost adjustment amounts "rise with a delay" (maximum time lag of approximately 4 to 8 months) ・Anticipated electricity price scenarios (short-term and medium-term) ・Approach to contract review and timing ・Key points for corporate electricity cost countermeasures and budget formulation *Contents may be partially changed depending on the situation.

This webinar aims to provide information from a "practical perspective" that directly supports corporate decision-making, going beyond mere market analysis. It will provide valuable information for companies concerned about rising electricity prices and for personnel facing contract renewals.

Event Outline Date and Time: April 9, 2026 (Thu) 17:30-18:00 April 10, 2026 (Fri) 12:15-12:45 Format: Online (Zoom, etc.) Participation Fee: Free Target: Personnel in charge of corporate electricity contracts

How to Participate Please pre-register using the application form below. Application form: https://forms.gle/qc5eM6M947Jum1Gc8 *A Zoom participation URL will be sent via email on the day of the event to those who register. Location: Zoom (pre-registration required) *Registration is open until 1 hour before the event. *Participation from competing companies may be refused.

Speaker Yuto Takahashi President and CEO, Japan Electricity Procurement Solutions Co., Ltd. After being responsible for corporate sales and gas sales at Kyushu Electric Power, he joined JEPS in April 2024 after working at an energy venture. Extensive track record in supporting electricity cost reduction for J-REITs, foreign funds, and others.

【Company Overview】 Company Name: Japan Electricity Procurement Solutions Co., Ltd. Representative: Yuto Takahashi, President and CEO Location: 2F, 3-9-10 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Capital: 9,000,000 JPY Business Activities: Electricity procurement consulting, renewable energy procurement support, electricity bill budget creation support, power company switching support URL: https://jepsolution.jp/