Measures to control power demand in summer

June 24, 2011
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.

NEXCO EAST (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), in light of the power shortage this summer, paying due attention to customer safety, in order to achieve a power supply and demand suppression rate of 15% or more, in principle, turn off the main road continuous lighting We will carry out the following activities.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused to passengers using the Expressway but please be aware of safety while driving.

1 Main initiatives

Power saving itemsTarget equipment, etc.Initiative content
Road equipment, etc. Road main line continuous lighting Off
Tunnel interchange lighting Light reduction
Service area / parking area Outdoor, parking lot, sidewalk lighting Light reduction
Indoor lighting such as toilets Light reduction
Facility air conditioning Set temperature to 28℃
Vending machines and tea dispensers Operating number limit, etc.
Warm water washing toilet seat Stop warm/hot water
Hand wash water heater Hot water stop
Hand dryer Stop
  • Even in offices, we will take measures such as setting air conditioning to 28°C and reducing lighting.

2 period

Image of sticker posted in service area etc.

From July 1, 2011 to September 30, 2011