Launch of Retail Electricity Sales
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- 2026-07-30OtherEarnings
「Electricity sales increased 0.5% year on year to ¥6,320 million, mainly due to expanded sales volumes in the industrial sector.」
Electricity sales increased year on year due to higher sales volumes in the industrial sector. - FY2026Revenue and profit declined despite growth in electricity customers and sales volumeAnnual report
「At the end of the fiscal year, the number of customers increased by 662 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 257,271, as the number of low-voltage residential customers grew through mass-media promotions and campaigns aimed at expanding bundled gas and electricity contracts. Electricity sales volume increased 1.9% to 862 million kWh, reflecting higher residential cooling and heating demand due to temperature effects. Revenue decreased 2.1% to ¥28,528 million, despite growth in the number of customers and sales volume, due mainly to lower unit selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system. Segment profit decreased 19.3% to ¥2,911 million, due mainly to higher repair expenses.」
Mass-media promotions and campaigns increased the number of customers and sales volume, but lower unit selling prices and higher repair expenses resulted in lower revenue and profit in the electricity business. - FY2026-H1Electricity revenue declined and profit was broadly flat despite higher sales volume.Annual report
「Revenue decreased 4.2% from the previous interim consolidated accounting period to ¥13,190 million, as lower unit selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system outweighed the increase in sales volume. Segment profit increased 0.1% to ¥1,670 million, reflecting higher sales volume and the low level of wholesale electricity market prices.」
Electricity sales volume increased, but revenue declined 4.2% due to lower unit selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system. Segment profit increased 0.1%, supported by persistently low market prices and other factors. - FY2025-H1Residential customer growth supported higher electricity profit, but total revenue declined.Annual report
「Revenue decreased 6.4% from the previous interim consolidated accounting period to ¥13,766 million. Although residential customers and sales volume expanded through web marketing and the promotion of energy-saving services, the number of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage customers declined. Segment profit increased 247.7% to ¥1,669 million, reflecting higher residential sales volume and the absence of the impact of exceeding the fuel cost adjustment system cap in the previous period.」
Web marketing and the promotion of energy-saving services expanded residential customers and sales volume, while the electricity business recorded lower revenue due to a decline in high-voltage and extra-high-voltage customers. Segment profit increased 247.7% due in part to the reversal of the prior-year impact from exceeding the cap. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the fiscal year, the number of customers increased 8.5% from the end of the previous fiscal year, or by 19,873, to 253,956, driven by digital sales activities such as web marketing, the launch of a points service for gas customers and stronger campaigns.」
Digital sales activities, a points service for gas customers and stronger campaigns increased electricity customers by 8.5% from the end of the previous fiscal year to 253,956. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue increased 11.8% from the cumulative third quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥22,839 million, driven by digital sales activities such as web marketing, the launch of a points service for gas customers, and expanded campaigns, which increased the number of residential customers and sales volume. Segment profit increased 316.1% to ¥1,710 million, reflecting higher sales volume among residential customers.」
Digital sales activities, the points service and stronger campaigns expanded the number of residential customers and sales volume, resulting in higher revenue and substantially higher profit in the electricity business. - FY2024-Q2The electricity business continued to record higher revenue and lower profit.Annual report
「Revenue increased 15.5% from the cumulative second quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥14,711 million, driven by growth in residential customers and sales volume through digital sales activities such as web marketing, as well as higher unit selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system. Segment profit decreased 25.7% to ¥480 million, due mainly to the average fuel price under the fuel cost adjustment system exceeding the cap.」
Revenue increased through digital sales activities and other initiatives, while profit continued to decline due mainly to the fuel cost adjustment system exceeding its cap. - FY2024-Q1The electricity business shifted from higher revenue to a loss.Annual report
「Electricity sales volume decreased 6.9% from the cumulative first quarter of the previous fiscal year. Although low-voltage sales volume increased as the number of customers grew, sales volume to the wholesale market declined. Revenue increased 10.6% to ¥6,849 million, reflecting higher low-voltage sales volume and higher unit selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system. The segment recorded a loss of ¥56 million, as the average fuel price under the fuel cost adjustment system exceeded the cap, compared with segment profit of ¥570 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Revenue increased due to higher low-voltage sales volume and unit selling prices, while total electricity sales volume declined, and the segment shifted from profit to a ¥56 million loss because the fuel cost adjustment system exceeded its cap. - FY2023Profit continued to decline despite growth in electricity contracts and sales volume.Annual report
「At the end of the fiscal year, the number of customers increased 11.6% from the end of the previous fiscal year, or by 24,316, to 234,083, due mainly to growth in residential customers through digital sales activities such as web marketing. Electricity sales volume increased 10.3% to 979 million kWh, reflecting higher low-voltage sales volume due to the increase in customers and expanded sales to the market. Segment profit decreased 30.0% to ¥674 million, due to higher unit prices for generated and procured electricity and the fuel cost adjustment system exceeding its cap.」
Digital sales activities and other initiatives expanded the number of contracts and sales volume, while higher unit prices for generated and procured electricity and the fuel cost adjustment system exceeding its cap reduced segment profit by 30.0%. - FY2023-Q3Continued revenue growth and sharp profit declineAnnual report
「Revenue increased 30.5% from the cumulative third quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥20,427 million, driven by higher sales volume resulting from an increase in the number of customers and expanded sales to the wholesale market. Segment profit decreased 60.2% to ¥411 million, due mainly to higher unit prices for generated and procured electricity.」
Revenue increased due to customer growth and expanded sales to the wholesale market, while the decline in profit widened to 60.2% year on year due to higher unit prices for generated and procured electricity. - FY2023-Q2The electricity business shifted from higher revenue and profit to higher revenue and lower profit.Annual report
「Revenue increased 27.7% from the cumulative second quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥12,738 million, driven by higher low-voltage sales volume resulting from an increase in the number of customers and higher sales volume to the wholesale market. Segment profit decreased 26.0% to ¥646 million, due mainly to higher electricity procurement prices.」
The electricity business recorded higher revenue due to increases in low-voltage sales volume and sales volume to the wholesale market, while segment profit declined due mainly to higher electricity procurement prices. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Electricity sales volume increased 18.9% from the cumulative first quarter of the previous fiscal year, due to higher low-voltage sales volume resulting from an increase in the number of customers and an increase in sales volume to the wholesale market. Revenue increased 33.1% to ¥6,195 million, reflecting higher sales volume and higher unit selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system. Segment profit increased 26.3% to ¥570 million, driven by higher low-voltage sales volume and other factors.」
Low-voltage sales and sales volume to the wholesale market increased as the customer base expanded, resulting in increases of 18.9% in electricity sales volume, 33.1% in revenue and 26.3% in segment profit. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the fiscal year, the number of customers increased 8.3% from the end of the previous fiscal year, or by 16,134, to 209,767, as the number of residential customers remained firm due to sales activities using digital tools such as web marketing.」
Electricity contracts increased 8.3% from the end of the previous fiscal year to 209,767, driven by digital sales activities. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Revenue decreased 17.4% from the cumulative third quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥15,652 million. Although the number of customers increased, high-voltage and wholesale sales volume declined, and revenue was also affected by the adoption of the revenue recognition accounting standard. Segment profit increased 159.6% to ¥1,033 million, driven by higher low-voltage sales volume and other factors.」
The electricity business continued to record substantially higher profit despite lower revenue due mainly to declines in high-voltage and wholesale sales volume, reflecting higher low-voltage sales volume and other factors. - FY2022-Q2The electricity business continued to record lower revenue and substantial profit growth.Annual report
「Revenue decreased 22.7% from the cumulative second quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥9,974 million. Although the number of customers increased, sales volume for wholesale electricity and other products declined, and revenue was also affected by the adoption of the revenue recognition accounting standard. Segment profit increased 233.6% to ¥872 million, driven by an increase in low-voltage sales volume and other factors.」
The electricity business recorded lower revenue due to declines in sales volume for wholesale and other products and the adoption of the revenue recognition accounting standard, while profit increased substantially due to higher low-voltage sales volume. - FY2022-Q1The electricity business shifted from lower revenue and profit to lower revenue and higher profit.Annual report
「Revenue decreased 28.8% from the cumulative first quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥4,655 million. Although the number of customers increased, sales volume for wholesale electricity and other products declined, and revenue was also affected by the adoption of the revenue recognition accounting standard. Segment profit increased 14.2% to ¥451 million, reflecting efforts to reduce raw material costs and other factors.」
The electricity business recorded lower revenue due to declines in sales volume for wholesale and other products and the adoption of the revenue recognition accounting standard, despite an increase in the number of customers, but returned to profit growth due to lower raw material costs and other factors. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of sales activities conducted across the Group, the cumulative number of contracts exceeded 190,000, and we supply Hokgas Electricity to customers in every municipality in Hokkaido (*1). To further expand adoption, we will strengthen sales activities targeting customers who use the Group's gas and promote Hokgas Electricity throughout Hokkaido, including areas outside our gas supply territory.」
Electricity contracts increased from 170,000 to 190,000, and supply continued to cover all municipalities in Hokkaido. - FY2021-Q3The electricity business continued to record lower revenue and profit, although the decline in profit narrowed.Annual report
「Revenue decreased 6.7% from the cumulative third quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥18,944 million. Although the number of customers increased, high-voltage sales volume, mainly to commercial users, declined, and the unit selling price fell under the fuel cost adjustment system. Segment profit decreased 26.6% to ¥398 million, due to the decline in revenue and higher depreciation expenses associated with the operation of the Hokgas Sapporo Power Plant.」
The electricity business recorded lower revenue due to declines in high-voltage sales volume and the unit selling price despite an increase in the number of customers. Profit continued to decline due mainly to higher depreciation expenses at the Sapporo Power Plant, although the decline was 26.6% year on year. - FY2021-Q2Shift to lower revenue and profitAnnual report
「Revenue decreased 6.2% from the cumulative second quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥12,910 million. Although the number of customers increased, sales volume for high-voltage customers, mainly commercial users, declined due in part to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Segment profit decreased 41.9% to ¥261 million, due to the decline in revenue and higher depreciation expenses associated with the operation of the Hokgas Sapporo Power Plant.」
The electricity business recorded lower revenue due to a decline in high-voltage sales volume despite an increase in the number of customers, while higher depreciation expenses at the Sapporo Power Plant also contributed to lower profit. - FY2021-Q1Shift to revenue growth and earnings declineAnnual report
「Revenue increased 0.3% from the cumulative first quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥6,536 million, driven by an increase in the number of customers and sales volume associated with the expansion of wholesale electricity sales. Segment profit decreased 15.0% to ¥395 million, mainly due to higher depreciation expenses associated with the operation of the Hokgas Sapporo Power Plant.」
The electricity business recorded higher revenue due to increases in the number of customers and wholesale sales volume, while profit declined due mainly to higher depreciation expenses associated with the operation of the Hokgas Sapporo Power Plant. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of sales activities conducted across the Group, the cumulative number of contracts exceeded 170,000, and we continue to supply Hokgas Electricity to customers in every municipality in Hokkaido (*1).」
Electricity contracts increased from 140,000 to 170,000, and supply continued to cover all municipalities in Hokkaido. - FY2020-Q3Shift to revenue growth and earnings declineAnnual report
「Revenue increased 18.8% from the cumulative third quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥20,302 million, driven by an increase in the number of customers and sales volume associated with the expansion of wholesale electricity sales. Segment profit decreased 40.8% to ¥542 million, mainly due to higher depreciation expenses associated with the operation of the Ishikari Power Plant.」
The electricity business recorded higher revenue due to increases in the number of customers and wholesale sales volume, while segment profit declined due mainly to higher depreciation expenses associated with the operation of the Ishikari Power Plant. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue increased 31.8% from the cumulative second quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥13,756 million, driven by an increase in the number of customers and sales volume associated with the expansion of wholesale electricity sales.」
The electricity business recorded a 31.8% year-on-year increase in revenue, reflecting increases in the number of customers and wholesale electricity sales. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue increased 34.0% from the cumulative first quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥6,516 million, driven by an increase in the number of customers and sales volume associated with the expansion of wholesale electricity sales. Segment profit increased 33.2% to ¥465 million.」
Increases in the number of customers and sales volume associated with wholesale electricity sales resulted in a 34.0% increase in electricity revenue and a 33.2% increase in segment profit. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of sales activities conducted across the Group, the cumulative number of contracts exceeded 140,000, and we now supply Hokgas Electricity to customers in every municipality in Hokkaido (*1).」
Electricity contracts exceeded 140,000, and supply reached 175 municipalities in Hokkaido, excluding outlying islands. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue increased 44.6% from the cumulative third quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥17,094 million, driven by an increase in the number of customers and sales volume associated with the expansion of wholesale electricity sales. Segment profit increased 35.7% to ¥916 million.」
The electricity business recorded a 44.6% year-on-year increase in revenue and a 35.7% increase in segment profit, reflecting increases in the number of customers and sales volume associated with wholesale electricity sales. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue increased 37.4% from the cumulative second quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥10,437 million, driven by proactive sales activities and an increase in the number of customers. Segment profit increased 30.4% to ¥644 million.」
The electricity business recorded a 37.4% year-on-year increase in revenue and a 30.4% increase in segment profit, reflecting proactive sales activities and an increase in the number of customers. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue increased 40.9% year on year to ¥4,862 million, driven by proactive sales activities and an increase in the number of customers. Segment profit increased 43.3% to ¥349 million.」
The electricity business recorded a 40.9% year-on-year increase in revenue and a 43.3% increase in segment profit, reflecting proactive sales activities and an increase in the number of customers. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Cumulative contracted accounts have already exceeded 100,000 on an application basis. To achieve further growth, we will strengthen sales activities targeting customers who use the Group's gas and expand the presence of Hokkaido Gas Electricity throughout Hokkaido, including areas outside the gas supply network.」
For retail electricity, cumulative contracted accounts exceeded 100,000 on an application basis, and expansion throughout Hokkaido was identified as the next initiative. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales increased 332.7% from the first six months of the previous fiscal year to ¥7,596 million, due in part to proactive sales activities and a substantial increase in customer accounts.」
For retail electricity sales, revenue increased 332.7% year on year against a backdrop of a substantial increase in customer accounts driven by proactive sales activities, while segment profit also increased by ¥571 million. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales increased 464.9% from the first three months of the previous fiscal year to ¥3,450 million, due in part to proactive sales activities and a substantial increase in customer accounts.」
Reported that, following the launch of retail electricity sales, electricity revenue increased 464.9% year on year, against a backdrop of proactive sales activities and a substantial increase in customer accounts. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Net sales increased 51.8% from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year to ¥8,275 million, due to higher heat-supply business revenue resulting from temperature effects and the launch of retail electricity sales, among other factors.」
Continued to cite the launch of retail electricity sales as a factor behind higher revenue in the Other Energy Businesses segment. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Net sales increased 34.7% from the first six months of the previous fiscal year to ¥4,527 million, due to higher heat-supply business revenue resulting from temperature effects and the launch of retail electricity sales, among other factors.」
Continued to cite the launch of retail electricity sales as a factor behind higher revenue in the Other Energy Businesses segment. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Net sales increased 18.3% from the first three months of the previous fiscal year to ¥1,959 million, due to higher heat-supply business revenue resulting from temperature effects and the launch of retail electricity sales, among other factors.」
Cited the launch of retail electricity sales as a factor behind higher revenue in the Other Energy Businesses segment.