Pet Co-living x Smart Home x Energy Solution: Adding Further Value to "Pet Co-living Rental Housing"

Sanyo Homes Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Sanyo Homes"), JPMC Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "JPMC"), Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Mitsubishi Estate"), and Tokyo Electric Power Energy Partner, Inc. (hereinafter "TEPco EP") are jointly promoting a project (hereinafter "This Project") to develop high-value-added rental housing that achieves "true co-living with pets" from all aspects of hardware, software, and services. This project integrates smart home services and energy management functions provided by Mitsubishi Estate's "HOMETACT" into the "Pet Co-living Rental Housing" promoted by Sanyo Homes and JPMC in the four major metropolitan areas of Tokyo, Chubu, Kinki, and Fukuoka, aiming to establish a new standard for living.

【Background and Objectives of This Project】

Currently, the number of pet dogs and cats in Japan exceeds that of children under 15, and pets have established their status as "family members." However, in the rental housing market, "pet-friendly" properties are still scarce. In particular, there is an extreme shortage of properties that can address the pressing issues faced by pet owners, such as accommodating multiple pets or large dogs, ensuring safety while pets are left alone, and the burden of utility costs due to continuous air conditioning use.

In the empathetic pet co-living rental housing promoted by Sanyo Homes and JPMC, we will solve the pressing issues faced by pet owners, such as "ensuring safety while pets are left alone" and "utility cost burden from 24-hour air conditioning," with advanced solutions.

【Features of This Project】

To improve both owner and resident satisfaction by enhancing the added value of rental properties, we will provide the following solutions.

Comprehensive Smart Home Service "HOMETACT" (Mitsubishi Estate)

The comprehensive smart home service "HOMETACT" provided by Mitsubishi Estate will be introduced. It is possible to maintain a comfortable environment for pets left at home by operating air conditioners and lighting using the app from outside the home and the "scene" function for automatic control.

Additionally, smart locks will be adopted for the entrance. This allows for smooth entry after walks and easy temporary unlocking for pet sitters, etc. (issuance of a one-day password), dramatically improving security and convenience. * This also contributes to improved operational efficiency and customer experience for management companies, such as enabling unmanned property viewings.

* Available functions vary depending on the property and installed equipment.

Energy Solution "EneKari Plus" (TEPco EP)

The solar power generation PPA service (*) "EneKari Plus" provided by TEPco EP will be adopted. By directly using electricity generated by solar panels installed on the property within the residence (self-consumption), it is expected to significantly reduce daytime utility costs, which tend to increase due to continuous air conditioning use essential for maintaining pets' health.

Residents can achieve a sustainable lifestyle while enjoying economic benefits and contributing to CO2 emission reductions.

(* A PPA service is a service where solar power generation can be introduced at zero initial cost by contracting with a PPA provider, who also handles installation, maintenance, and upkeep. While a fixed monthly usage fee is required, the equipment can be transferred free of charge after the contract period ends.)

【Roles of Each Company】

Sanyo Homes

• Gathering land information for new rental property development and business proposals
• Business and architectural planning that considers area characteristics and pet individuality
• Design for the introduction of advanced technologies (IoT/Energy) into empathetic pet-friendly rentals
• Providing a "safe and secure" living space that protects pets' lives and living environments

JPMC

• Consulting for the planning and design of new rental properties based on market research
• Leasing activities and resident support for diverse target audiences
• Master leasing for developed properties (sub