■Electricity Price Hikes: How Much Do We Know About Their "Root Cause"? In recent years, electricity prices have continued to rise, increasing the financial burden on many households. On the other hand, how widely is the fact that Japan's energy self-sufficiency rate is as low as approximately 13%, and that we rely heavily on imports for energy, understood? How do those who "feel" the increase in electricity prices perceive the issue of self-sufficiency rate that lies behind it? What are their attitudes towards daily energy saving and solutions to future energy problems? Therefore, in collaboration with Ciel Terre Japan Inc., we conducted a survey targeting 500 men and women nationwide on "Interest in Electricity and Energy Issues and Their Impact on Daily Life." ※When quoting the content of this press release, please take the following actions: - State that the source is "a survey by NEXER Group Inc. and Ciel Terre Japan Inc." - Include a link to Ciel Terre Japan Inc. (https://ciel-et-terre.net/ja/) Survey Overview: "Survey on Interest in Electricity and Energy Issues and Their Impact on Daily Life" Survey Method: Internet-based questionnaire Survey Period: June 19, 2026 - June 26, 2026 Target Respondents: Men and women nationwide Valid Responses: 500 samples Questions: Question 1: To what extent do you feel the rise in electricity prices over the past 1-2 years? Question 2: How has the rise in electricity prices affected your daily life? Question 3: Were you aware that Japan's energy self-sufficiency rate is approximately 13%? Question 4: How do you feel about the current situation of low energy self-sufficiency? Question 5: To what extent do you consciously practice "energy saving" and "electricity saving" at home? Question 6: Please tell us what specific actions you are taking. Question 7: What do you think is most important for solving energy problems (electricity prices, self-sufficiency, environmental issues) in the future? Question 8: Please explain the reas