Renewable Energy Surcharge Exceeds 4 Yen, What You Should Know Before Getting Angry About the Price Hike—A Survey of 1,000 Japanese on "Energy Literacy"

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Selectra Japan K.K. conducted a survey on the "Renewable Energy Surcharge" among 1,000 men and women aged 25 to 85. The results revealed that over half (51%) were unaware of the surcharge, and even among those who knew about it, only 38% understood its purpose correctly. With the surcharge unit price set to exceed 4 yen per kWh, the survey highlights a significant gap in energy literacy among the Japanese public, even as 90% of them feel their electricity bills are high.