About future power saving efforts on Expressway

October 3, 2011
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.

Expressway for the power-saving efforts in response to a request from the government in light of the summer of power shortages, Expressway original customers of your understanding and cooperation that are available, was safe enough attention of customers In addition, we have been working on the principle of turning off and dimming road lighting.

In the future, in principle, we will return to the state before power saving, but in view of the government policy and the trend of power saving, some will continue to pay close attention to the safety of customers, and some energy saving efforts will be continued. There are places to continue.

  • Expressway
    The tunnel interchange lights will light up sequentially as soon as they are ready.
    In addition, Expressway for the main road part illumination of, there is a place to decrease light for some.
  • Service area/parking area
    The outdoor lights such as the parking lot will light up sequentially as soon as the preparation is complete.
    As for outdoor lighting, indoor lighting, and toilet lighting, some parts may be turned off.
    We will operate hot-water washing toilet seats and hand-washing water heaters in winter.
    In principle, we will continue to suspend the use of hand dryer equipment.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused to passengers using the Expressway, but we ask for your continued understanding and cooperation, and be aware of safety while driving.