Seibo & TERA Energy partner to fund Malawi school meals via electricity bill donations.

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  • Seibo & TERA Energy partner to fund Malawi school meals via electricity bill donations.
  • NPO Seibo and TERA Energy launched 'Oen suru Denki', an electricity plan donating up to 2.5% of monthly utility bills to support school meals in Malawi, offering zero-cost social action and renewable energy options.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 7, 2026

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NPO Seibo and TERA Energy launched 'Oen suru Denki', an electricity plan donating up to 2.5% of monthly utility bills to support school meals in Malawi, offering zero-cost social action and renewable energy options.

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Seibo & TERA Energy partner to fund Malawi school meals via electricity bill donations. (June 7, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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June 7, 2026
NPO Seibo and TERA Energy launched 'Oen suru Denki', an electricity plan donating up to 2.5% of monthly utility bills to support school meals in Malawi, offering zero-cost social action and renewable energy options.
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NPO Seibo, which supports school meals in Malawi, has partnered with Kyoto-based electricity provider TERA Energy to launch the 'Oen suru Denki' (Support Electricity) initiative. Under this plan, up to 2.5% of monthly electricity bills are donated to Seibo to fund school meals for children in Malawi. The donation is paid directly by TERA Energy from the existing rates, ensuring zero additional cost or administrative burden for subscribers. TERA Energy prioritizes renewable energy with low greenhouse gas emissions, allowing households to reduce CO2 emissions and support climate action. Switching takes about 10 minutes online with a current utility statement, requires no construction or home visits, and maintains identical power quality. For a typical household, the switch provides dozens of meals monthly, supporting Malawi children's health and education. Seibo has supported Malawi for 10 years via fair trade coffee sales. TERA Energy is a retail electricity provider (Registration A0582) promoting social good. Details and applications are available online.

FAQ

What is the mechanism of the 'Supporting Electricity' (Oen suru Denki) plan?

It is a system where up to 2.5% of the monthly electricity bill is donated by TERA Energy to NPO Seibo at no extra cost to the customer to support school meals in Malawi.

Will there be any additional cost for the customer when switching to this plan?

No, the donation is paid out of the standard electricity bill, so there is no additional financial burden or transfer work for the customer.

How long does the application process take, and what is required?

With a meter reading slip from your current power company, you can easily apply online via smartphone or PC in about 10 minutes. No construction or attendance is required.

Will the quality or stability of the electricity supply change?

No, the quality of electricity and the stability of supply during emergencies will remain completely unchanged.

What are the environmental characteristics of the electricity provided under this plan?

The plan provides electricity focusing on renewable energy with low greenhouse gas emissions, directly contributing to reducing household CO2 emissions.

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