Kansai Electric Power's
Global Environmental Action Report 2003
A Well-Balanced Environmental Today and Tomorrow

■Service areas of Japan’s ten electric power companies■System Map (As of March 31, 2003)
Otozawa
JohanaKurobegawa No.4
Shimokotori

Okinawa

MiboroHokkaido

TohokuMihamaMaizuru

Hokuriku

ReinanTakahama
Ohi
Seki

Shin-Ayabe

ChugokuKansaiOkawachiYamazaki

Kyushu

Tokyo
Chubu

Maruyama

Okutataragi
Okutataragi

Keihoku

Higashi-omi
Nose Nishi-Kyoto
Inagawa
Kisenyama
Yodogawa
KitaHokusetsu
Minami-Kyoto
Osaka

SeibanAioi
Himeji No.2
Himeji No.1
Ako

Shin-ikoma
Nanko
Sakaiko

Shinki

Higashi-Yamato

LegendHydropower station
Thermal power station( including under construction)
Nuclear power station

Shikoku
Tanagawa No.2
SeidanKinokawa
KainanKihoku
nt
urre
Gobo
ct c
Diren lineV
50k sio Gobo
±2 nsmistra

Substation
Switching Station
Okuyoshino

Converter Station
500 kV transmission line
275-187 kV transmission line
Tie point with other power companies
Kansai Electric's service area

Contents
Contents・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・0
Overview of Kansai Electric・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・1
Message・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・2
Management Policy and Environmental Policy・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・3
Highlights from 2002・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・4
Targets and Performance・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・6
Conceptual View of Our Environmental Load・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・8

Environmental Management

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Environmental Improvement Activities of our Environmental
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Addressing Global Environmental Problems

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CO2 Emissions Around the World and in Japan・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・16

Measures to Prevent Offensive Odors・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・38
Measures Against Chemical Substances・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・39
Harmonizing with the Local Environment・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・40

Promoting Business Activities Suitable for a Recycle-Oriented Society 43
Promotion of Resource Recycling Measures・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・44
Promotion of Green Purchasing・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・47
Energy Conservation and Resource-saving Activities with Office Supplies・・・48
Treatment of Radioactive Waste・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・49

Cooperation with the Local Community

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Interaction and Cooperation Outside the Company inEnvironmental Protection Efforts・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・52
Activities to Benefit Local Communities・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・54
Animating the Workplace・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・55

Measures for Reducing CO2 Emissions in the Electric Utility Industry・・・・・16
Kansai Electric’s Action Against Global Warming - New ERA Strategy・・・・・・・17[Efficiency] Efforts to Increase Energy Efficiency by Society as a Whole・・・18[Reduction] Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Power Supply ・
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[Activities Abroad] Activities Carried out Abroad to Prevent Global Warming・・28

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Addressing Local Environmental Problems

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Efforts for Local Environmental Protection・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・36
Measures to Prevent Air Pollution・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・37
Measures to Prevent Water Pollution・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・38
Measures to Prevent Noise and Vibrations・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・38
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Activities of The Kansai Electric Group - General Consumer
Infrastructure Industry・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・58
Group-wide Activities・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・58
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Please give us your thoughts and impressions ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・89

Overview of
Kansai Electric■Company Name:

The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated■Headquarters:

3-3-22 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-8270

Japan has ten major private electric utility companies which
operate independently. Each company produces anddistributes electricity to a specific geographical region of

TEL: 06-6441-8821

Japan. Kansai Electric’s service area is located in the central

http://www.kepco.co.jp/

part of the main island Honshu and covers 28,700 km2 (8% of■Date of establishment:

May 1, 1951

Japan’s total land area). This region, generally known as■Capital:

489,320 million of yen (As of March 31, 2003)

Kansai, includes Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe and has a populationof 21 million, accounting for 16% of the nation’s total.

■Chairman ofSince its establishment, Kansai Electric has emphasized thethe Board of Directors:

Yoshihisa Akiyama

President and Director:

Yohsaku Fuji

which has increased with the growth of the JapaneseElectric power industry

economy. As of March 31, 2003, the company’s capacity for■Main Business:development of power sources to meet electricity demand,hydroelectric power is 8,135 MW, thermal power 17,531 MW,■Kansai Electric's Service Area: Osaka Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture, Hyogo

and nuclear power 9,768 MW, making the total capacity 35,434

Prefecture (excluded in Fukuura, Akou City), Nara

MW, which is 16 times larger than the initial figure of 2,284

Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture, Wakayama

MW in May 1951, when we began operation. Electricity sold in
fiscal 2002 amounted to 141,820 million kWh, accounting forPrefecture, Mie Prefecture and portions of Gifu

18% of the total power sold in Japan, or the second largest

Prefecture and Fukui Prefectureamount in Japan, following the Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc.

● Number of employees● Annual Power sales● Sales figures● Current profit● Current term net profit(As of End of Fiscal Year)(Fiscal Year)(Fiscal Year)(Fiscal Year)(Fiscal Year)

2000

24,539

2000

142,852

2000

25,814

2000

2001

23,971

2001

139,779

2001

25,178

2001

2002

141,820

24,8272002

0

100,000

2002
0

21,92010,000 20,000 30,000（Number of people）

2002
200,000（millions of kWh）

10,000 20,000 30,000

00（100millions of yen）

● System capacity

2001
2002
0

2001

1,635

1,370

2002

1,865
1,000

(As of End of Fiscal Year)

954

972

0

2,000

（100millions of yen）

1,000

Fossil fuelNuclear
9,768

19,561

8,129

（26％）

（52％）

（22％）

17,687

9,768

8,130

（50％）

（27％）

（23％）

17,531

9,768

8,135

10,00020,0002000

37,458

2001

35,58535,434

（23％）

（28％）

（49％）

(Fiscal Year)

Hydro

30,0002002
40,000（million kWh）

2000

72,125

2001

70,434

2002

67,723050,0002,000（100millions of yen）

NuclearHydro from other companies

Fossil fuel70,03641,141

14,42630,215

（45％）

（27％）

（9％）

（19％）

72,31936,167（47％）

77,459（50％）

0100,000（100millions of yen）

Amount ofelectricity purchased● Generated Power Supply(As of End of Fiscal Year)

2000

2000

1,807

● Gross asset

50,00013,74530,223

（24％）

（9％）

（20％）

27,07815,39634,985

（17％）

（10％）

（23％）

100,000

155,818
152,454
154,918

150,000

200,000（million kWh）

■Outline of Japan’s ten major power companies (as of March 31, 2003)
Capital(billions of yen)

AnnualAnnual revenue
Number of
Maximum
power sales
from powersales Number ofcustomers power demand(millions of kWh) (billions of yen) employees(thousands)(MW)

System capacity (MW)FossilNuclearHokkaido Electric Power Co.

114

3,834

5,345

29,247

501

6,187

1,245

4,150

1,158

6,553

Tohoku Electric Power Co.

251

7,606

14,48974,255

1,234

12,812

2,423

11,227

2,174

15,824

Tokyo Electric Power Co.

676

27,252

63,200281,902

4,685

39,6198,520

34,54517,30860,373

Chubu Electric Power Co.

374

10,181

27,283123,050

2,050

17,994

5,216

23,901

3,617

32,734

Hokuriku Electric Power Co.

117

1,987

5,394

25,587

398

5,148

1,812

4,406

540

6,758

Kansai Electric Power Co.

489

12,96931,610141,820

2,421

23,4888,135

17,531

9,768

35,434

Chugoku Electric Power Co.

185

5,171

11,48855,847889

11,001

2,900

8,015

1,280

12,195

Shikoku Electric Power Co.

145

2,867

5,738

26,248

445

5,274

1,141

3,730

2,022

6,893

Kyushu Electric Power Co.

237

8,190

15,966

76,636

1,310

13,964

2,373

11,506

5,258

19,137

Okinawa Electric Power Co.
Total

Hydro

Total

7

771

1,428

6,883

133

1,502

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1,676

−

1,676

2,595

80,828

181,941

841,475

14,066

136,989

33,765

120,687

43,125

197,5771

Message
Affront a backdrop of rapid economic development in China andSoutheast Asia, as well as a number of other major events, worldenergy consumption is predicted to rise steadily from this point
forward, which means mankind will be placing an increasingly greaterload on the global environment.
Amidst the situation, it is absolutely necessary, even in Japan, foreach member of society to play a part - as their respective roles
demand - in resolving global environmental problems.
Kansai Electric has always been conscious of our role as a company
that delivers energy to people and businesses. While striving toforesee the demands of the times, we have promoted aggressive
action for dealing with environmental problems. One quick example isour effort to prevent global warming. By increasing the capacity factorof our nuclear power stations, which do not release CO2 in the power
generation process, Kansai Electric has achieved the lowest level of
CO2 emissions per unit of power consumed of all power companies inJapan.
In the future as well, we will continue to promote action to reduce
environmental load across the whole span of our business activities.
As part of this undertaking for the environment, Kansai Electric is
promoting 3R's activities that aim to "reduce", "reuse" and "recycle"
industrial and other waste and ultimately reduce the discharge oflandfill-destined waste to zero, so that our business activities are
consistent with the precepts of a recycle-oriented society. To give
you an example, we already recycle all of the heavy crude ash anddesulfurizing gypsum left over from thermal power stations, as well
as all low voltage wiring and concrete utility poles used in powertransmission. And, we are aggressively undertaking "green
purchasing" practices with which we prioritize the purchase of
products of low environmental load; as of this year, all of theelectrical wiring conduit we will purchase is recycled from waste
generated by us.
Recycling is also being addressed as a number of group projects,
such as making mulch for livestock pens, fertilizer and soil improving
agents out of driftwood collected from dam reservoirs, making bricklike blocks from sludge incinerator ash and other waste, andrecycling polystyrene products like foam polystyrene using original
solvents.
In the future, the Kansai Electric Group will continue to create new
business opportunities and, at the same time, play an active part inresolving environmental problems by developing technologies andaccumulating experience in environmental protection.

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In the meantime, the business environment surrounding the powerindustry is changing at an accelerating pace. In June this year, theElectric Utilities Law was amended to even further broaden the scopeof liberalization on the power retailing end. The competition that wewill face in the future can only grow as more businesses will makeinroads into the power market and diverse energy sources willcompete amongst each other.
Given the situation, we take it to heart today that "trust" is the basis ofdoing business. We have made global environmental problems animportant management issue for gaining everyone's trust and willcontinue to address global environmental problems voluntarily andaggressively.
In particular, we will make extra efforts to ensure that nuclear power
stations operate safely and stably, while developing technology toseparate, collect and effectively utilize CO2, and developing newenergy sources.
The Kansai Electric Group will continue efforts to make operationstransparent through the disclosure of information such as the
publication of this Global Environmental Action Report, and offer
solutions that meet customer needs in the fields of total energy,
communications and lifestyle amenities. We want to continue growing
as a "business group that customers trust and choose".
Please look over this report and let us know any thoughts or ideas you
might have. We ask for your continued support of Kansai Electric and
the Kansai Electric Group.

July 2003
Yohsaku Fuji
President and Director
The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

Management Policy andEnvironmental Policy
Basic Direction of Management
Mid-Term Management Policy (Adopted in 2002)- In order that "customers will choose the Kansai Electric brand" Kansai Electric has always gone about business with the intention of enhancing our corporate value on a basis of customer "trust" and satisfaction deeply rooted inour desire to coexist and sympathy along with the communities we serve. As we believe this the road to further growth, this policy will never change. The age ofenergy competition is purely sympathetic to the "customer-first policy" that we have always promoted, therefore we will use this as our "competitive strength" in all
aspects of business and take the necessary action to strengthen ourselves even further.
More specifically, Kansai Electric has contributed to the development and prosperity of communities in our service area by ensuring a stable supply of good quality
energy since the establishment. Even when energy security and global environmental problems became public issues on the national level, we responded with apower makeup consisting of 50% nuclear generated power.
We will continue to steadfast address these issues even from within a framework of partial liberalization in the power market and make every effort to run ourbusiness based on fairness and transparency. We are building Kansai Electric as a "company you can trust" by seeking the trust of the communities we serve andfostering the trust required for a positive evaluation in capital markets. Plain and simple, we want to be the customer's choice. (Except from original text)

Environmental Policies
Philosophy Five Basic Principles of the Action Plan for Global Environmental Considerations (Adopted in 1990)
Kansai Electric is well aware of our big responsibilities as an energy provider. As we strive to deliver an affluent way of life to people in ourservice area, we are staking a serious challenge to protecting the global environment on the corporate level. In all aspects of our operations,
we are investigating advanced means of global environmental protection and taking action immediately in areas where we can be effective.
Reduction of Environmental Impact
Promotion of Effective and Efficient Use of Energy and Resources
Development of Advanced Technology
Coordination of Efforts Throughout the Kansai Electric Group
Creation of a New Corporate Culture to Support Harmonious
Coexistence with the Global Environment

Action Guide Action Plan for Global Environmental Considerations (Adopted in 1991, Revised in 2000)
Action 1: Consideration for the Environment in All Areas of Our Business
Addressing Global Environment Problems
a.Measures to prevent global warming (New ERA Strategy)
Efforts to Increase energy efficiency by society as a whole
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in power supply
Activities carried out abroad to prevent global warmingb. Protecting the ozone layer

Addressing Local Environment Problems
a. Measures to prevent air pollution b. Measures to prevent water pollution
c. Measures Against Chemical Substances, etc.

Action 2: Activities Aimed at Building a Recycle-Oriented Society
Promoting Business Activities Suitable for a Recycle-Oriented Society
Earnest Exchange and Cooperation with External Groups
Raising Employee Awareness of their Responsibility as Global Citizens
and Encouraging them to Develop Good Daily Practices

Concrete Action Plans

Eco Action (Adopted every year)3Highlights from 2002
(Environmental management)(CO2 emission performance)

Attained highest capacity factor
ever for nuclear power stations
at 90.5%

Our first nuclear power station, which islocated in Ohi, gained ISO14001
certification for their environmental
management system. This brought the
number of certified facilities to 12 as of
year's end. (See P.10)

By promoting a New ERA Strategy thattargeted safe, stable operation of
nuclear power plants and the preventionof global warming, CO2 emission per unitof power consumed was brought down
to 0.26 kg-CO2/kWh in 2002. (See P.17)

Capacity factor of our nuclear power
stations reached the highest level everin our history attaining a 90.5% level
through the promotion of efficiency
efforts that took safety and reliability asa pretext, and by introducing constantcycling at a rated thermal output.
(See P.22)(kg-CO2/kWh)
0.5

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100

Facility

1999

Miyazu Energy Research Center (Thermal power)
Himeji No. 1 Power Station (Thermal power)

2000

Kainan Power Station (Thermal power)
Himeji No. 2 Power Station (Thermal power)
Kishiwada Substation

2002

Sakaiko Power Station (Thermal power)
Tanabe Substation
Kurobegawa Electric Power Office
Nanko Power Station (Thermal power)
Himeji LNG Management Office
Himeji Substation
Ohi Power Station (Nuclear power)(Ten thousand of t-CO2)
5,000

4,261
0.4

3,926 3,954

0.35 3,516

0.3

0.25

0.28

0.28

3,688 3,684

4,000

0.26

3,000

0.2

2,000

0.1
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0.26

1,000

90

98

99

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CO2 emissions (Bar graph)Year ofacquisition

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02(Fiscal year)

Nuclear power generation capacity factor

Attained the lowest CO2 emission
per unit of power consumed
at 0.26 kg-CO2/kWh

CO2 emission per kWh (Line graph)

Ohi Power Station acquired
ISO14001 certification

2001

90.5
90
84.3

84.5
82.0

81.8

99

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80
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98

01

02
(Fiscal year)(Advanced technology development)(Overseas activities)

Successfully synthesized a new
dimethyl ether fuel from CO2 containedin thermal power station emissions

Started validation research into a
CO2 fixation model by forestation

Participated in CO2 fixation
technology development project

In cohort with Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries, Kansai Electric jointly
developed technology for converting
CO2 found in thermal power station
emissions into a clean alternative
energy source for LPG and light oildimethyl ether (DME). The fuel was
successfully produced at a test plant
located at the Nanko thermal power
station. (See P. 26)

Kansai Electric and Kansai ElectricGroup company Kansai Environmental
Engineering Center Co., Ltd. (our group)
are working with local forestry and pulp
companies on the island of Sumatra inIndonesia on a CO2 fixation model byforestation. Validation research started
this year with a target of developing
business. (See P.30)

Having highly respected CO2 recovery
technology and know-how, Kansai
Electric and Kansai Environmental
Engineering Center decided to take partin a project to develop CO2 fixation
technology that is being promoted undera 5-year plan launched in 2002 by
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade andIndustry. (See P. 31)

Current industrial production process
Natural gas, etc

Methanol

DME

Raw material

1st stage

2nd stage

Project overview
Participating
Japanesecompanies

Kansai Electric,
Kansai Environmental Engineering Center

Cooperative
organization

Musi Hutan Persada
Tanjungenim Restali Pulp and Paper(Local companies in Indonesia)

Project
description

Build carbon fixation model thatsimultaneously produces sustainable
forest and effectively fixates atmospheric
CO2.

Site

Sumatra, Indonesia

DME production process from CO2

4(Promotion of nuclear power generation)

CO2 (From thermal PS emission)+ Hydrogen

Methanol →DME

Raw material

1st stage(Looking to apply decarburization technology abroad)

Project overview
Kansai Electric,
Participating
Kansai Environmental
companies, etc Engineering Center,etc.

Project
description

Develop technology to stably
fixate CO2 separated andrecovered from large sources
such as thermal power
stations by forcing into a
carbon layer, and recoveruntapped methane (CH4) that
replaces CO2 in the carbon
layer as clean energy.

(Overseas activity)(Promotion of recycling activities)

Started forest project aimed atpreventing soil chlorination

Adopted Green Purchasing
Guidelines for power equipment

In cooperation with Oilmali Company, acompany formed in Australia by farmers
to promote agriculture, Kansai Electricand Kansai Environmental Engineering
Center started a forest project on theoutskirts of Perth in the southeastern
corner of Australia, to increase sourcesof CO2 absorption and prevent soil
chlorination. (See P.32)

Kansai Electric adopted green
purchasing guidelines for power
equipment to expand the scope of green
purchasing practices beyond officesupplies as was promoted earlier.
(See P.47)

Project overview

Green purchasing activities

Kansai Electric,
Participating
Japanese companies Kansai Environmental Engineering Center
Cooperative
organization

Oilmali Company(Local company in West Australia)

Project
description

Plant 2.5 million mali eucalyptus
trees that are strong against
currently existing insects anddrought in a belt pattern across
1,000 ha of farmland tosimultaneously increase sourcesof CO2 absorption and prevent soil
chlorination.

Site

Perth outskirts, West Australia(Group-wide activity)

December
1999

・Adopted green purchasing
policy.
・Adopted green purchasing
guidelines for office supplies.

April 2001

・Formed interdepartmental
committee for promoting
recycling activities.

June 2002

・Adopted green purchasing
guidelines for power equipment.

(Environmental communication)

Established Kanden Eco-Meltz torecycle polystyrene

Exchanged ideas with NPOs and students
about our activities and improved
Kansai Electric Environmental Report

On the proposal of an employee who
took advantage of the "Kanden Startup
Challenge" program, Kansai Electric
formed Kanden Eco-Meltz to recycle thepolystyrene contained in waste foampolystyrene, etc. (See P. 60)

Kansai Electric spent a total of 20 hours
in 4 different sessions sharing ideas andopinions with NPO E-Being as well as
college and graduate students living in
the Kansai and, as a result, upgradedand developed a digest of the Kansai
Electric's Global Environmental Action
Report 2003 (See P.63)

Company Kanden Eco-Meltz Co., Ltd.
name120 million of yen
CapitalKansai Electric ... 80%
Kansai Environmental Engineering Center ... 10%
Shigenori Hamano (Employee) ... 10%

・Sales of pellets and regenerated
solvent made from recycled
polystyrene.
Main
business ・Development, operation planningand design, and sales of andtechnical consulting for polystyrene
recycle plants.

All-point inspection in voluntary
inspections at nuclear power
stations
After discovering problems in voluntary
inspections at nuclear power stations inAugust 2002, Kansai Electric started allpoint inspections the ensuing
September.
From the 5,383 operations that were
subjected to testing (work report:
approx. 4,000 volumes, test report:
approx. 3 million pages), nothing
considered inadequate was detected involuntary inspections, which confirmed
our in-house systems and efforts toprevent mistakes are well in order.
Nevertheless, we will work to improve
our quality control activities in the future
because there are matters that do notlegally require reporting, because wewant to constructively share information
and because several matters are notdocumented.
History of
all-point inspections
August 30, 2002
The Nuclear and Industrial Safety
Agency instructed an all-point
inspection be made to ensure theadequacy of voluntary inspections of
nuclear facilities.
September 4, 2002
Launched a nuclear power station
voluntary inspection commission of
in-house members.
September 20, 2002
Submitted all-point inspection plans forevaluating the adequacy of voluntary
inspections to The Nuclear andIndustrial Safety Agency and Fukui
Prefecture.
September 26, 2002
Set up meetings so that outside experts
could share their opinions on Kansai
Electric's voluntary inspections.
November 15, 2002
Submitted an interim report of all-point
inspections to The Nuclear andIndustrial Safety Agency and Fukui
Prefecture.
March 14, 2003
Submitted a final report of all-point
inspections to The Nuclear andIndustrial Safety Agency and Fukui
Prefecture.

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Targets and Performance●Outline of Eco Action (Companywide Action Plan)
Eco Action 2002 (Results from 2002 activities)

Item

Reduction of greenhouse gases

ResultTargetCO2 emissions per unit ofpower consumed (sold)

0.26kg-CO2/kWhApprox. 0.3kg-CO2/kWh(Forecast)

Improved CO2 emission per power unit of consumed (sold) by efficiently
using nuclear power generation.

Improving capacity factor of
nuclear power stations

90.5％

More than 85％

Used nuclear power facilities extensively by ensuring safety and reliability,
and working hard to increase work efficiency. Also, introduced constantcycling at rated thermal output to further increase work efficiency.

Improving and maintaining thermal
efficiency of thermal power stations

42.4％

More than 42％

Increased allocation of high heat efficient combined cycling to improve overall
thermal efficiency. Also, improve operation with older plants such as byshortening firing time, in order to maintain and improve heat efficiency.

Using LNG (Ratio of LNG to thermal fuel)85％

More than 85％

Though consumption decreased, attained target for ratio of LNG.

34,752kW

33,872kW

Increased output 4,300 kW by refurbishing in line with designs.

8.5％

Reduce as much as possible

97.1％

94％

Increase In contracts
1 for all-electric
home plan

199
thousand contracts

20
ten thousand contracts

Fell slightly below target. Must continue efforts to diffuse all-electric homes(Happy Plan contracts, etc.) by using Happy Package lease system.

Increase In contracts
2 for heat atorage andadjustment plan

5,594
contracts

5,600
contracts

Fell slightly below target with the number of contracts, but sales of the Eco-Ice
Mini increased. Efforts are needed to expand use of heat storage systems.

273
thousand units

28
ten thousand units

Fell slightly below target, therefore must continue efforts to increase use.
Equipment is now commonly used, therefore diffusion ends in 2003.

Introduction of electric vehicles

175units

Approx. 170 units

Acquired determined number of vehicles in line with initial target.

Use of untapped energy sources(Heat supply locations)11locations

11locations

Output expansion through hydropower
station renovation (kW)(Total from 1989 to present)
Reduction in overall loss
(Losses in generation, transmission
and distribution)
Reducing emission of SF6(Rate of gas recovery during equipment
inspection)

Loadbalancing

Efficient use of energy

Promotion of
3 peak-cut-type
equipment

Cooperation in helping
spread the use of
new energy sources

Solar
power
generation

27 million kWh

Wind power
generation

6 million kWh

Waste-fired
power
generation

555 million kWh

SOxReduction of SOx and NOx
emissions per unit ofpower generationNOx

6

Our company：0.01g/kWh（Thermal Power Station：0.05g/kWh）Our company：0.03g/kWh（Thermal Power Station：0.14g/kWh）

Performance evaluation

Same level as last year
Attained high recovery rate well above target.
Will work to maintain high rate in future and will review annual target if needed.

New locations under planning

Contribute to spread of new Increased number of contracts by about 6,100 over last year to approx. 17,900.
sources of energy bypurchasing excess electricity
generated by solar power, Added 4 new contracts for total of 7.
wind power, and waste-fired
power, and supporting the
Added 4 new contracts for total of 30.
Kansai Green Power Fund.
Maintain at current level
Increased slightly over last year because of increase in oil fuel use on accountof LNG flexibility.
Maintain at current level
Beat target by reducing emissions of dust and substances from thermal power
stations where recycling has been underway. (Reduced emission by
about 14,000 t over last year.)

Improving recycling rate of industrial wastes

85％

More than90％

Usage rate of 100% recycled copy paper

100％

100%

Continued using 100% used copy paper at all business sites.

Increase in installations of systems
conforming to ISO standards (total)

19locations

Sequentially increase numberof conforming facilities

Reduced number of facilities by restructuring power stations.
(No real increase or decrease registered.)Development of 100,000 People's Eco-Family
Campaign

Implemented in
all locations

Upgrade voluntary activities at
each location

Increased voluntary activities in all locations.

Eco Action 2003 (Targets and action plans for 2003 and beyond)

Item
Fiscal 2003

Fiscal 2004

Fiscal 2005

Targets and action plans up to fiscal 2010

See
page

Reduction of greenhouse gases

CO2 emissions per unit ofpower consumed (sold)Approx.0.34kg-CO2/kWh (Forecast)

Attain about 0.34 kg-CO2/kWh at Kansai Electric by 2010 in order toattain target for all electricity business (0.34 kg-CO2/kWh at
consumption point by 2010). Promote New ERA Strategy to continuallyattain targets.

P17

Improving capacity factor of
nuclear power stations

More than85％

Make efforts to ensure safe stable operation. Maintain capacity factor
at 85% or more by introducing constant cycling at a rated thermal output.

P22

Improving and maintaining thermal
efficiency of thermal power stations

More than42％

Maintain at current 42% or more level.

P24

Using LNG (Ratio of LNG to thermal fuel)More than77％

Maintain high ratio of LNG fuel as thermal power generation
decreases in power makeup ratio.

P24

Aim for total increased output of 44,152 kWh in fiscal 2006
by refurbishing and improving older facilities.

P25

Reduce loss greatly through both infrastructure and operation.

P25

Maintain the industry's target of about 97%.

P27

Work to increase use centered around spread of all-electric homes(Happy Plan contracts, etc.) by offering a new menu.

P18Work to increase use by developing effective measures.

P18

Assess entire picture of vehicles that help reduce environmental load
(i.e., electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, low emission vehicles [LEV], etc.)
and sequentially introduce into fleet.

P47

Activities are scheduled in line with plans.

P19

Output expansion through hydropower station renovation(Total from 1989 to present)
Reduction in overall loss (Losses in generation,transmission and distribution)
Reducing emission of SF6 (Rate of gas
recovery during equipment inspection)
Increase In contracts
1 for all-electric
home plan

36,052kW

40,752kW

40,752kW

Reduce as much as possible
95％

96％

97％

25
ten thousand
contracts

32
ten thousand
contracts

40
ten thousand
contracts

Increase In contracts
2 for heat atorage andadjustment plan
Promotion of
3 peak-cut-type
equipment
Introduction of low-emission vehicles(Ratio of low-emission vehicles toall vehicles)

6,600
contracts

7,600
contracts

8,600
contracts292
thousand units

−

−

30％

35％

40％

Use of untapped energy sources(Heat supply locations)

11 locations

12 locations

12 locations

Loadbalancing

Efficient use of energy

Contribute to spread and use of new energy sources by diverse
7.1
6.1
6.6
measures including self-generation as instructed by
100 million kWh 100 million kWh＊ 100 million kWh＊ Special Measures for Use of New Energy Soueces inThrough purchase and self-generation
the Electric Power Industry (RPS law). (2.03 billion kWh* in 2010)

Development and spread of
new energy sources

Promote growth of Kasai Green Electricity Fund

Energy and resource
conservation(In-house use
against 2000)

Reduction of SOx and NOx
emissions per unit ofpower generation

Reduction in electricity
consumption
Reduce by 4％
in offices
Reduction indomestic water Reduce by 3％
consumption

Reduce by 5％

Reduce by 6％

Reduce by 4％

Reduce by 5％

Increase in
vehicle mileage

Increase as much as possible

Reduction incopy paper
consumption

Reduce by12％ Reduce by14％ Reduce by15％

SOx

Maintain at current level
Reference：5-year average for 1998 - 2002
Our company：0.02g/kWh（Thermal Power Station：0.06g/kWh）NOx

Maintain at current level
Reference：5-year average for 1998 - 2002
Our company：0.04g/kWh（Thermal Power Station：0.14g/kWh）Green purchasing of office supplies(43 target items)
Improving recycling rate of industrial wastes
Increase in installations of systems
conforming to ISO standards (total)

100%
More than90％

P20

Contribute to diffusion through cooperation in fund management, PR, etc.

P21

As of 2003, set and implement activities across entire company
in order to upgrade companywide environmental management
activities.

P48

Maintain at current world lowest level.

P37

Work to increase number of target items.

P47

Further promote 3 R's (reduce, reuse and recycle) with industrial andother waste, and target zero landfill waste at midterm goal.

P44

Maintain and increase number of conforming facilities Continually improve environmental management systems.

P10＊Estimated figure of Agency for Natural Resources and Energy

7Conceptual View of
Our Environmental Load
Kansai Electric is working hard to quantitatively identify the full picture of the environmental load caused by our business activities sothat we can reduce that load.

Business activities

INPUT

Improving andmaintaining thermal efficiencyof thermal power stations
P.24

Measures toprevent
air pollution,etc.
P.36

Fuel for power generation
Fuel for thermal power generation

Heavy oil

224thousand k

Crude oil

715thousand k

Renovatinghydropower station
P.25
Generated power
million kWh

LNG

3,799thousand t

Other(Converted to heavy oil)CO236.84 millon t-CO2

SOx

1,332tNOx

3,740t▲4,825
Release into water area
Promotion of nuclear
power generation
P.22

200t-U(Pre-irradiation
uranium weight)

Release into atmosphere

119,933

Electricity forwater pumping
million kWh

16thousand k

Fuel for nuclear
power generation

OUTPUT

Development
and spread of
new energy sources
P.20

25t

COD emission
Radioactive waste

Water for power generation※1

Industrial water
Clean water

3.18million t

Low level
Electricity purchasedfrom othercompanies, etc

0.86million t

3 R's activities
P.44

million kWh

39,810（Limestone
Ammonia）

4 thousand t
3 thousand t

Solar power
27 million kWh▲13,098
million kWh

141,820
Service activities
Electricity

113 million kWh

Water

90ten thousand m

Gasoline
Light oil8

Landfill
disposal

7

Discharge
Recycled

50
Recycledor reused

40

Recovered heat2

Reduction inintermediate treatment

1

Landfill disposal

7

Use of untappedenergy sources
P.19

Service activities

3
KandenCO2 emission
from vehicles

3,633k1,142k（thousand t）

Electricity sold

Other (Caustic soda, etc.)

Approx. 264（glassification）

Industrial waste, etc.
Self-consumed and loss
in generation, transmission
and distribution
million kWh

Wind power
6 million kWh
Waste-fired power
555 million kWh※2High level※1 Net generation (Generated amount - Reduced amount)※2 Calculated from wattage generated by nuclear power

Including newenergy sources

Resources

1,078
drum can）（200

Promotingthe spread ofelectric vehicles
P.19

Promotion ofload balancing
P.18

11,400t-CO2

Environmental Management
Total quality management (TQM) is thebasis at Kansai Electric for not only
observing laws and regulations but also
upgrading our environmental management
systems so as to promote more efficientand more effective action.

Chapter 1 Contents
10 Environmental Improvement Activities of our Environmental

Management Systems
12 Environmental Accounting

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Environmental Management
Environmental Improvement Activities of our Environmental Management Systems

Environmental Improvement Activities of our Environmental Management Systems
Business activities at Kansai Electric are based on the principles of total quality management (TQM)*. With particular regard to ourenvironmental protection activities, we are working hard to upgrade environmental management systems and continually improve activities inline with our Protocol on Environmental Management of April 1998.
* Kansai Electric was the first power company in Japan to introduce TQC back in 1981. These early efforts won us the Deming Prize in 1984. Since then, we have been pursuing consistent andcomprehensive activities aimed at improving our environmental performance.

Organization and Activities Cycle
At Kansai Electric, the Nuclear Power andEnvironmental Committee, which is made up ofpeople from management, oversees theEnvironmental Considerations Department
which deploys environmental management
personnel to the various organizations in thecompany.
Every year, companywide environmental
improvement activities are implemented usinga PDCA cycle that is based on Eco Action, a
specific action plan adopted by the Nuclear
Power and Environmental Committee.
Kansai Electric also has about 360
environmental project promotion staff who
impart environmental education in theworkplace, do PR activities outside thecompany and a number of other chores aimed
at helping the individual departments take up
environmental activities of their own.

Building Environmental Management
Systems Conforming to ISO14001● Organization
President
Nuclear Power and Environmental Committee(Chaired by Vice-President)

Environmental
Considerations Depart.
environmental( Generalmanagement)

Quality andOther divisions Other divisions
and departments and departments

Branch offices and thermal power centers
Sales offices

Operation and
Maintenance Offices

Power stations

Construction offices, etc.

Global Environmental Project Promotion staff:
Approx. 360

We started building ISO14001 environmental
management systems for our thermal power stations,which generate the largest environmental load of
our activities, in 1997. Today, systems are up andrunning at all thermal power stations we operate.
As a result, the workforce is showing a heightenedawareness of the environment and we are promoting
energy and resource saving activities in more ways
than ever. The positive results have encouraged us
to apply these systems to nuclear power stations
and operation and maintenance office.
And, in 2002, we started inviting employees from otheroperations and outside experts to join in the internal
audit of self-declared thermal power stations so as
to lend their thoughts and ideas on how to improve
our systems even further.
● Facilities conforming to ISO14001(As of March 31, 2003)
NuclearThermalOperation andType of facility Maintenance
Offices power stations power stations● PDCA Cycle

Nuclear Power andEnvironmental Committee

Environmental
Considerations Dept.

All company divisions,departments, and branches

Self-declared

0

6

1

Externallycertificated

4

7

1

Quality and Safety
Improvement Audit Dept.

Acquisition of ISO14001
Notify concrete
activity plans
for the entire company

Define environm
ental policy
Review activity results andestablish concrete
activity plans
for the entire company

Establish concrete
activity plans
Evaluate propriety andefficiency of the system

Make the company’s
achievements open to
the public throughthe Global Environmental
Action Report● Facilities that have been awarded external
certification (As of March 31, 2003)
Implement environmental
management activities
Check and review
activity results

Collect, check andreview activity results

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To gain an objective evaluation of our environmental
efforts, we successfully acquired external
certifications for 12 facilities by 2002. In 2003,
activities targeted at acquiring external certification
were launched at the Technical Research Center.

Facility

Date of registration

Miyazu Energy Research Center (Thermal power)
Himeji No. 1 Power Station (Thermal power)
Kainan Power Station (Thermal power)
Himeji No. 2 Power Station (Thermal power)
Kishiwada Operation and Maintenance Office
Sakaiko Power Station (Thermal power)
Tanabe Operation and Maintenance Office
Kurobegawa Operation and Maintenance Office
Nanko Power Station (Thermal power)
Himeji LNG Management Office
Himeji Operation and Maintenance Office
Ohi Nuclear Power Station

March 24, 2000
March 24, 2000
October 27, 2000
March 23, 2001
March 23, 2001
February 22, 2002
February 22, 2002
February 22, 2002
March 29, 2002
March 29, 2002
March 29, 2002
October 25, 2002

Environmental Improvement Activities of our Environmental Management Systems

Environmental Education
In order to promote and improve environmental
protection activities in all business fields,
Kansai Electric is working hard to develop
human resources that can create andimplement voluntary and constructive activities
in accordance with their own position andresponsibilities in their specific workplace. We
also want to upgrade our educational programusing an e-learning system for all employees in
the future.

Award of Excellence inEnvironmental Action Promotion

Description

Imparted to

Number ofparticipants

Environmental
Staff Training Sept. 2002

Provide knowledge of the company's environmental
policy, and environmental problems in and outside thecompany. Aims to help employees promote voluntaryand constructive activities.

New environmental
staff

37

Internal
Environmental
Audit Training

Oct. 2002

Provide knowledge of ISO requirements and improveskills in environmental audit techniques.

Internal auditors(Asst. site managers
and department
managers)

21

ISO14001
Staff Training

Nov. 2001

Provide knowledge of ISO requirements and improveskills in environmental sampling, assessment andother special techniques.

ISO14001 Office(Managers in chargeof program building
and operation)

26

Program

PeriodObserving Environmental Regulations
Observance of Environmental Laws and Regulations

Environmental Assessment for Power Station Construction

Never once has Kansai Electric violated any
laws or ordinances governing our facilities or
any of the many Agreement on Environmental
Protection we have with local communities thathost our facilities.

In 1973, the Ministry of International Trade andIndustry (MITI) (currently the Ministry of
Economy, Trade and Industry) started requiringthat an environmental impact assessment* beconducted whenever a power station isconstructed. In 1997, requirements forenvironmental impact assessments and power
station siting were strengthened by ministerial
decision. Since that time, Kansai Electric has
conducted
16
environmental
impactassessments.
Following the passage of the Environmental
Impact Assessment Law in 1997 and revisions
to the Electric Utilities Industry Law, specificprocedures were added to assessments for
power stations.
This environmental impact assessment systemis the basis by which we are making efforts toincorporate everyone's concern for theenvironment into building and operating power
stations.

Main Environmental Laws

Since 1992, Kansai Electric has been giving anAward of Excellence to business sites that
implement exemplar environmental activities,
with the objective of encouraging even bigger
and better activities.
The award has gone to business sites who
have, in addition to exhibiting goodenvironmental performance for the year
(degree to which they reduced theenvironmental load of their activities), longsupported grassroots activities.

● Educational programs for employees (Imparted by Kansai Electric)● Air Pollution Control Law● Water Pollution Control Law● Noise Regulation Law● Vibrations Regulation Law● Offensive Odor Control Law● Waste Disposal and Public Cleansing Law●Ordinance Pertaining to the Protection of theMain Ordinances
Main Agreements

Planting activities at an elementary school, followed byan environmental studies class.
(Higashi Osaka Sales Office)Living Environment in Osaka Prefecture(Osaka Prefecture)●Ordinance Pertaining to the Protection andCreation of the Environment (Hyogo Prefecture)●Law on the Protection and Fostering of theEnvironment of Kyoto Prefecture (Kyoto Prefecture)●Ordinance Pertaining to the Prevention ofEnvironmental Pollution in Wakayama Prefecture●Ordinance Pertaining to the Prevention ofEnvironmental Pollution in Fukui Prefecture
11 environmental protection agreements forthermal power stations● Agreement on Pollution Prevention at Nanko
Power Station (Power stations in Nanko,
Sakaiko and Osaka)● Agreement on Environmental Protection(Himeji No. 1 and No. 2)● Agreement on Pollution Prevention(Kainan Power Station)● Agreement on Environmental Protection at
Maizuru Power Station (Maizuru Power Station)
3 safety agreements for nuclear power stations● Agreement on Environmental Safety for Area
Around Nuclear Power Stations (Nuclear power
stations in Mihama, Ohi and Takahama)* For more information on environmental impact assessments,
see P.66.

Water sampling in sea area near construction site
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Environmental Management
Environmental Accounting

Environmental Accounting
Since 1999, Kansai Electric has been using an environmental accounting system that serves to gain a quantitative picture of the costs ofenvironmental protection and the effectiveness of our efforts. We publicly disclose our findings and use them to promote more efficient andmore effective environmental protection activities.

Important Matters at the Basis of Environmental Accounting Calculations
1. Basic conditions for calculations(1) Target period(2) Scope● One fiscal year from April 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003
● All business activities and operations at Kansai Electric

2. Criteria for calculating environmental protection cost(1) Method for calculating depreciation ● Depreciation is left out of calculations so as to avoid duplicate investment figures.
● Environmental protection costs are sampled in the following order.
(2) Criteria for composite spending[1] Balance computation [2] Prorating based on rational criteria [3] Prorating based on simplified criteria. Costs forburied cable infrastructure included in "III 3. Natural environment protection and harmonization" of the table on
P.13 are calculated as 50% of the actual cost, because the purpose of burying cables is two-fold: to maintain sceneryand ensure supply.
3. Criteria for calculating environmental protection effect● The emission from environmental load and the reduction through our primary business activities (electricity(1) Scope of target effectproduction, distribution, sales and service activities)● Performance of environmental activities other than the above● In principle, the environmental protection effect is calculated by a simple comparison against a reference term,(2) Method for calculating effectthat being the previous year. Additionally, CO2, SOx and NOx are compared against 1990 levels.
4. Criteria for calculating economic effect of environmental protection efforts● Real effect based on hard evidence. Does not include estimated effects based on hypothetical calculations.
(1) Scope of target effect(2) Method for calculating economic effect● Financially accountable revenue earned from environmental protection measures is included in accounting.
[1] Revenue● Results of environmental protection measures are compared against the inevitable if those same measures were
[2] Cost cutting
not implemented, and are included in accounting.
5. Other(1) Guidelines to conform by(2) Other important information● In principle, calculations for environmental accounting conforming to the 2002 Environmental Accounting

Guidelines of the Ministry of the Environment, with some considerations being given to the nature andcharacteristics of the electric power industry in determining categories, etc.
● There are diverse thoughts on how to sample environmental protection costs in regards to nuclear power

generation. At present, because it is necessary to conduct environmental accounting carefully, the full amount ofrecognized individual environmental measures (radiation control and measuring, treatment of radioactive waste,
planting projects, etc.) are included in accounting.

Accounting Results for 2002
The environmental balance for 2002 showed¥ 35.4 billion in investments and ¥ 39.0 billion in
expense. This accounts for 11% and 2% of all
investment and all expenditures costs forelectric utilities business for the entire company,
respectively.
With regard to investment, there was anincrease alongside the progressive constructionof new thermal power stations, but because of adecrease in buried transmission cable laying
and other projects, Kansai Electric invested¥ 2.6 billion less (total) than in 2001. A decrease
was seen also with expense, as the closing andscrapping of thermal power stations brought a
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reduction in pollution prevention equipment
maintenance (repair) costs, the total decrease
being ¥ 3.9 billion less than last year.
As for the environmental protection effect, we
successfully reduced emissions of CO2, SOx andNOx by increasing the capacity factor of
nuclear power stations and scaling backproduction at thermal power stations. An
improvement was also registered in emissions
per unit power consumed (SOx and NOx are
rated against amount of power generated).
The economic effect of our environmental
protection efforts was ¥ 3 billion less (total) thanin 2001.

Improving our Environmental
Accounting Practices
The environmental accounting records wepublicize are tabulated for Kansai Electricalone, but we believe it necessary to examine
ways to calculate environmental balance on aconsolidated base.
Because group companies deal in a broad
range of businesses from energy production tolifestyle amenities and communications, wewant to gradually get a picture of theenvironmental
protection
costs
and
effectiveness of each company and examine
whether or not there is a way to compute a
consolidated environmental balance.

Environmental Accounting● Environmental protection costs

Units:¥ 100 million
Investment

Category

ExpenseMain items

Fiscal 2002

Fiscal 2001

Fiscal 2002

Fiscal 2001

I. Cost of environmental management

−

−

42.7

46.8

1. Environmental management

−

−

0.8

0.8

2. Environmental advertising

−

−

1.4

1.5

3. Labor costs

Preparation of environmental reports, internal education programs,
acquisition of external certification such as ISO
Monthly events related to the environment,
PR work on energy conservation

−

−

40.5

44.5

II. Cost of measures against global environmental problems

1.8

1.4

9.2

7.4

III. Cost of conservation of regional environments

328.4

363.9

240.4

267.8

1. Monitoring and measuring of environmental impact

7.5

8.4

19.6

20.5

2. Pollution prevention

208.1

179.2

172.1

194.9

Measures for preventing air and water pollution

3. Natural environment protection and harmonization

112.8

176.3

48.7

52.4

Burying of transmission cables, planting projects

IV. Cost of building a recycle-oriented society

18.8

8.7

65.1

65.1

1. Treatment and recycling of industrial waste

12.6

2.7

14.3

13.0

2. Treatment and recycling of general waste

0.6

−

0.2

0.3

3. Treatment of radioactive waste

5.6

6.0

50.2

51.3

4. Green purchasing

0.0

0.0

0.4

0.5

V. Cost of research and development

0.0

0.4

20.0

26.3

VI. Other costs

4.9

5.8

12.7

15.5

1. Coexistence with local communities and support for environmental education

−

−

2.9

4.9

Membership in environmental organizations, donations for events

2. International activities

4.9

5.8

0.0

−

Donations to environment funds overseas

3. Environmental subsidies and donations

−

−

9.8

10.6

Levies on pollution levels

Total

353.9

380.2

390.1

428.9

Total investment for the concerned period

3,265

4,105

−

−

Total running costs for electric utilities business during the concerned period−−

21,552

22,061

System linkage to new energy sources,
purchase of excess electricity from new energy sources
Measurement and management of radioactivity levels, measurement andresearch of substance concentration in the environment

Industrial waste and PCB treatment
Recycling of old paper
Low level radioactive waste treatment
Effective use of insulation scrap in paving,use of recycled road base material

CO2 measures, waste treatment measures● Effect of environmental protection activities
Category

Item (Unit)

I. Environmental management

Acquisition of external certification such as ISO (Facilities)

II. Global environmental protection

CO2 emissions (10,000 t- CO2)
CO2 emissions per unit of power (kg- CO2/kwh)
SOx emissions (t)SOx emission per unit of power (g/kWh)

Pollution
prevention
III. Regional
environmental
protection

Building of aIV. recycle-oriented society

V. Other

Fiscal 2001 (B)Result (A - B)

Against 1990 (or accumulative total)

1

6

−

（12）

3,684

3,688

△4

△577

0.26

0.26

△0.00

△0.09

1,332

1,438

△106

△9,911

0.01

0.01

△0.00

△0.08

3,740

4,801

△1,061△11,306

NOx emission per unit of power (g/kWh)

0.03

0.04

△0.01

△0.09

Extended length of buried cable (km)

178

186

−

（12,728）

NOx emissions (t)Environmental
harmonization

Fiscal 2002 (A)Forested area (1,000 m2)

4

46

−

（3,582）

Industrial waste discharge (1,000 t)

50

64

△14

−

Industrial waste recycle rate (%)

85

87

△2

−

1,078

3,545

−

（115,828）

Introduction of electric vehicles (Total number of vehicles)

175

173

−

−

Forestation (10,000 trees) ... (31.7) (Since Fiscal 1993)

2.4

2.9

−

（31.7）(Since Fiscal 1993)

Beautification activities (no. of cases)... (6.142) (Since Fiscal 1996)

841

1,027

−

（6,142）(Since Fiscal 1996)

Low level radioactive waste (Drum cans)

Note: CO2 emissions include that for other companies. SOx and NOx emissions are only for self-generated power. CO2 emission per unit of power is based on amount of energy sold. SOx and NOx emission
per unit of power is based on amount of power generated.

● Economic effect of environmental protection efforts
Category
Revenue
Expenditure

Units:¥ 100 million
Fiscal 2002

Fiscal 2001

Revenue from recycle business

0.0

0.0

Cost reduction by energy-saving

79.8

111.2

Cost reduction by material reuse and recycling

49.8

46.8

0.2

1.5

129.8

159.5

Other
Total

Main items
Sales of desulfurizing gypsum for flue gas
Reduction in fuel consumption by improving heat efficiency of thermal power stations*
Cost reduction by reusing utility pole transformers, etc.
Reduction in pollution load levies by reducing SOx emissions* The reduced fuel consumption for this year was calculated from the heat efficiency improvement compared against 1990 levels.
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Environmental Management
Environmental Accounting

Evaluation of Eco-Efficiency
What is Eco-Efficiency?

Eco-Efficiency at Kansai Electric

Trial Results and Future Direction

For the sustainable development of a company,
it is necessary to reduce one's environmentalload while maximizing profitability. The
relationshipbetweenenvironmental
performance and financial performance can be
expressed as the "Eco-Efficiency" proposed by
the World Business Council for Sustainable
Development (WBCSD).

Along this line of thinking, Kansai Electric
devised and tested a formula for expressing
the relationship between the environmentalload generated by our business activities andthe economic value (profits) of our businessactivities, or in other words, the economic
profit per unit environmental load.
Because of the nature of our business, welook at the amount of emitted CO2, SOx, NOxand final treated industrial waste discharged
in order to calculate environmental load. And,
to calculate economic profit, we use theoperating profits recorded on our accountingbalance for environmental performancecalculated business (electric power business).

Compared against 1990 levels, CO2 emissionsfor 2002 improved by 5%, while SOx, NOx andindustrial waste each improved far more.
So that we can promote business activities
that both reduce environmental load andincrease economic value, we will continue topursue this eco-efficiency and will examine
the applicability of other business
management indexes. and final treatedindustrial waste discharged in order tocalculate environmental load. And, tocalculate economic profit, we use theoperating profits recorded on our accountingbalance for environmental performancecalculated business (electric power business).

Eco-Efficiency= Value of products and services *1÷Environmental impact *2"Generally applicable" index*1 Amount of products, services offered, sales and earnings*2 Amount of energy consumption, greenhouse gases emitted,
pollutants emitted and waste discharged● Eco-Efficiency (Operating profits ÷ Environmental load), 1990 level = 100
773

200
CO2

700

SOx
NOx

Final treated industrial waste

350
300

500
105

250
400

100

415

400

600

150

450

367

200
300
150
200

50

100
0 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02(Fiscal Year)0 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02(Fiscal Year)

100
50
0

90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02(Fiscal Year)

Note: Overseas, a method for standardizing environmental load substances of differing units into a single index was developed by adding the environmental impact and degree of damage to living things and ecosystems. It isalso being studied in Japan. However, because countries cite differing conditions as the pretext for determining compounding variables and because the variables themselves change depending on the type of thinking that is
applied, we will continue to look for a standardized approach to assessing environmental load through discussions and research in Japan.

14Addressing Global
Environmental Problems
In the New ERA Strategy, Kansai Electric is
developing activities and operations aroundthe world to reduce greenhouse gases andefficiently use energy as a comprehensive
countermeasure to global warming.

Chapter 2 Contents
16 CO2 Emissions Around the World and in Japan
16 Measures for Reducing CO2 Emissions in the Electric Utility Industry
17 Kansai Electric's Action Against Global Warming - New ERA Strategy
18 Efficiency

Efforts to Increase Energy Efficiency by Society as a Whole
18 Promotion of Load Balancing
19 Promoting the Spread of Electric Vehicles
19 Use of Untapped Energy Sources
20 Development and Spread of New Energy Sources
22 Reduction

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Power Supply
22 Promotion of Nuclear Power Generation
24 Improving and Maintaining Thermal Efficiency of Thermal Power Stations
24 Using LNG
25 Renovating Hydropower Stations
25 Reducing Transmission and Distribution Losses
26 Technological Development with the Goal of Reducing CO2 Emissions
26 Development of Advanced Technology for Next-Generation Energy Supply
27 Reducing Emissions of Greenhouse Gases other than CO2
28 Activities Abroad

Activities Carried out Abroad to Prevent Global Warming
29 Research and Development to Expand Natural Sinks
31 Looking to Apply CO2 Recovery Technology Abroad
32 Activities and Feasibility Studies on Utilizing the Kyoto Mechanism
32 Developing International Business that Contributes to the Preventionof Global Warming
34 Towards Cooperation with Partners
34 Protecting the Ozone Layer

15

Addressing Global Environmental Problems
CO2 Emissions Around the World and in Japan/Measures for Reducing CO2 Emissions in the Electric Utility Industry/
Kansai Electric’s Action Against Global Warming - New ERA Strategy

CO22 Emissions Around the World and in JapanThe world as a whole emits about 23.5 billion tCO2 (figure for 2002), of which Japan accounts forabout 5%.

Emissions of CO2 in Japan are climbing markedly
compared to 1990 levels in the private andtransportation sectors, but in June 2002, Japansigned the Kyoto Protocol, which gave the country
the target of reducing emissions of greenhousegases to 6% the level of 1990 from 2008 to 2012.

● World CO2 emissions● Japan’s CO2 emissions by sector (Fiscal 2000)● Japan's CO2 emissions trend by sector

from fossil fuel combustion (2000)

Industrial processing
Waste material (incineration of plastics, etc.) 2.0%
(limestone consumption, etc.)
Others 0.4%
4.3%
Energy Conversion(Power stations, etc.)
Transportation
6.9%(cars, ships,
planes, etc.)
20.7%

Mexico 2％
Australia 1%

U.S.A.
25%

Total
1,237 million t-CO2

U.K. 2%etRussiaJapan 7%5%

Italy 2%
Canada 2%

Commercial(offices,other businesses)
12.3%

Du

China
14%

Korea 2％

（+1％）

500

Industry490

495（+21％）

300

318

%

World’s total
22.9 billion t-CO2

France 2％

Expansion rate since fiscal 1990
is indicated in parentheses

400

3.4

Others28%

600 (Million t-CO2)

oe

nerg

y relatedCommercial and Domestic
263（+21％）
200
Transportation
212

9

Domestic(households) 13.5%

Industry(factories, etc.) 40.0%（+11％）

100

India 4%Germany 4%0256EnergyConversion
77
90

86
00

(Fiscal year)

Source : assembled from Ministry of Environment data

Measures for Reducing CO22 Emissions in the Electric Utility Industry
The Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan adopted an Environmental Plan of Action for the Electric Power Industry with which it ispromoting action on both the electricity supply and demand (consumption) ends to reduce the emission of CO2 in its relation to electricity usage.

Environmental Plan of Action for the Electric Power Industry
year 2010". To achieve this goal, on the supply
side, Kansai Electric is using a best-mix conceptof power sources centered around nuclear
power generation and improving the thermal
efficiency of thermal power stations, while on the
demand side, promoting energy conservationand load balancing.

CO2 Emissions
Approx. 320 million (Approx. 14% increase against 1990 level)＝

The Federation of Electric Power Companies ofJapan adopted and released the Environmental
Plan of Action for the Electric Power Industry in
November 1996. The plan went through its 5th
review in September 2002.
The plan raises as the reduction target to"reduce emissions per unit consumption to about
20% the level of 1990 (0.34 kg- CO2/kWh) by theAmount of power generated (Amount of electricity consumed)
Approx. 943.0 billion kWh (Approx. 43% increase against 1990 level)

×CO2 emissions per unit power generated
0.34 kg- CO2/kWh (Approx. 20% decrease against 1990 level)
Whereas power consumption on the user end is predicted to increase
43% by 2010, the outlook on CO2 emissions is about a 14% increase.

Reference Kyoto Protocol

16● Outline of the Kyoto Protocol
Target period5-years period from 2008 ~ 2012 (1st promissory period)

Target gases

CO2, CH4, NOx, HFC, PFC, SF6

Reference year

1990 (1995 may be selected for HFC, PFC and SF6.)

Reduction
targetAll advanced nations:Min. 5% below reference year level
EU: s8%, USA: s7%, Japan: s6%, Russia: 0%, etc.

System that allows nations to use the amount of CO2 absorbedAbsorption by new forestation, reforestation and forest depletion
sourcessince 1990 as well as forest management, farmland management,graze land management and forest restoration.

Kyoto Mechanism

The Kyoto Protocol, which sets
specific numerical CO2 reduction
targets for advanced nations, wasadopted at the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate
Change (COP3 or Global Warming
Summit in Kyoto) held in Kyoto in
December 1997. Japan signed the
Kyoto Protocol in June 2002.

Emission credits(Tradable between
advanced nations)

System that allows advanced nations tobuy and sell emission credits amongst themselvesin order to attain reduction targets.

Joint implementation System that allows advanced nations tojointly implement projects. Investing nations(Projects between
can apply the reduction towards attaining
advanced nations)

their own reduction targets.

Clean development
mechanism (Projects
between advanced
nations anddeveloping nations)

System that allows advanced nations to jointly
implement projects in cohort with developing nations.
Investing (industrially advanced) nations can apply
reduction of developing nations towards attaining
their own reduction targets.

CO2 Emissions Worldwide and in Japan / Measures to Reduce CO2 Emissions in the Electric Power Industry / Kansai Electric’s Measures to Prevent Global Warming - New ERA Strategy

Kansai Electric’s Action Against Global Warming -- New
New ERAERA Strategy
Strategy
Kansai Electric has developed an aggressive “New ERA Strategy” as a comprehensive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Outline of New ERA Strategy● New ERA Strategy

Kansai Electric's New ERA Strategy is a long-term approach to achieving sustainable
development as a company. It aims tosimultaneously attain "Economic", "Energy" and"Environmental" targets - or the so-called 3 E's by delivering a careful balance of E, R and A.

Load balancing

Promoting the spreadof electric vehicles

Use of untappedenergy sources
Development andspread of newenergy sources

Efforts to increaseenergy efficiency bysociety as a whole

Efficiency
Promotion of
nuclear power
generation

Improving andmaintaining
thermalReducing greenhouseefficiency
gas emissions inof thermal
power supply
power stations

Activities
AbroadReduction

Activities carriedout abroad toprevent global warming

Renovatinghydropower
stations

Undertaking projects
abroad in order to utilize
the Kyoto Mechanism

Developing fuel gas
decarbonization technology

CO2 Reduction Targets
and Performance●Trend of CO2 emissions per unit ofand nuclear / hydropower ratio (2000)

0.31

0.26

0

3,388

0.28 0.28
0.26 0.26

0.25

0.30
0.25

4,103

3,755

3,000
0

0.27 4,316 4,191

4,261 4,068

3,926 3,954
0.20
3,688 3,684
3,569 3,516

Volume of CO2 emissions(10 thousand t-CO2)

90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02

0(Fiscal Year)

Compared to fiscal 1990, the volume of power consumed increases
by 18%, while the volume of CO2 emissions reduced by 14%.

0.7
0.59
0.6
0.52
0.44 0.47
0.5
0.4
0.33
0.3
0.21 0.24
0.2
0.1 0.07
0France Canada Kansai
Electric Japan U.K. Italy Germany U.S.
0
12
22
21
24
30
34
20
54
1
7
40 78
60
4
10
60
Nuclear power
11
80 13
Hydropower
100(%)

Ratio of electric
power generated

4,000

0.31 0.30(kg-CO2/kWh)
CO2 emissions per unit ofpower generated

CO2 emissions per unitof power consumed

Volume of CO2 emissions(100 million kWh)(10 thousand t-CO2)（kg-CO2/kWh）
1,500
1,388 1,404 1,429 1,398 1,418
1,319 1,338 1,364 1,374
1,400
1,300
Volume of power consumed (sold)
1,200
1,206 1,227 1,226 1,233(100 million kWh)
1,100
CO2 emissions per unit of
1,000
0.35
power consumed (kg-CO2/kWh)
0.33
0.33
0.35
5,000

ERA takes the first letter in the words Efficiency,Reduction,
Activities and Abroad. It spells era as it carries themeaning of Kansai Electric pioneering a new age.

●CO2 emissions per unit of power generated

power consumed (sold)
Volume of power consumed (sold)Kansai Electric has set the same numericaltargets for CO2 reduction as the whole electricutility industry, that being about 0.34 kg- CO2
kWh.
As a result of our promoting the New ERA
Strategy, CO2 emissions per unit of power
consumed was 0.26 kg- CO2/kWh in 2002.

Developing tropicalrain forest reforestationand mangroveafforestation techniques
in order to expand
CO2 absorption.

Source for foreign countries : Energy Balances of OECD Countries 1999-2000
Source for Japan : survey by the Federation of Electric Power Companies.
Actual results for Kansai Electric for fiscal year 2002.
Compared CO2 emissions per unit of power generated of Kansai Electricto those of Europe and U.S., we are in the third level behind France,high ratio of nuclear power, and Canada, high ratio of hydropower.

Effect of Avoiding CO2 Emissions
In 2002, Kansai Electric avoided emitting about
23.90 million t- CO2 compared to 1990 levels, ofwhich nuclear power generation accounted
for about 80%. This amount is equivalent toabout 2% of the 1.237 billion t- CO2 (2000) thatJapan generates annually. When converted
into a quantity of oil, it is 8.60 million kl or about
1.4 times the fuel Kansai Electric consumed in2002.

● CO2 emissions saved

0.8 million t-CO2
Cooperative measures(3.3%)
with local communities, etc.

(10 thousand t-CO2)
6,000

4,000

Development of hydropower 0.5 million t-CO2
resources, etc.
(2.1%)
Improved thermal efficiency 0.6 million t-CO2(2.5%)of thermal power station

3,000

Use of LNG

2.2 million t-CO2(9.2%)

Improved capacity factorof nuclear power stations

8.6 million t-CO2(36.0%)

5,000

2,000

2,060 1,990 2,000 2,180 2,390

4,261

3,516 3,926 3,954 3,688 3,684

90

98

1,000
0

CO2 emissions

99

00

01

02

New nuclear power stations 11.2 million t-CO2(Ohi No. 3&4)
(46.9%)(Fiscal year)

CO2 emissions saved
Note: Percentages are calculated against total amounts.
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Efficiency
INPUT

Efforts to Increase Energy Efficiency by Society as a Whole

Promotion of Load Balancing

Encouraging the Use of Nighttime
Electricity (Less CO2 Emission)

Proposals for Factories and Buildings

Proposals for the General Household

With the increase in air conditioning demand ofrecent years, power consumption has come todiffer greatly between daytime and nighttime
use. By balancing load between day and night,
Kansai Electric can efficiently use equipment
and reduce emissions of CO2. Therefore, Kansai
Electric is encouraging customers to usenighttime electricity in the following ways.

Heat storage systems have spread as air
conditioning and industrial process equipment.
Year after year, the number of Heat Storage andAdjustment plan that allow customers to use lessexpensive nighttime electricity have increased in
number, and the Eco-Ice Mini ice heat storage airconditioning system is growing amongst
customers with offices or stores of some 50 - 200
m2 in floor space.

● Activities for diffusing ice (water) heat

● Number of contracts for heat storage

Many customers are using electric water
heaters, a product that runs on nighttime
electricity. And, there has been an increase in
the number of customers who have contracted
time-specific electricity that lets them takeadvantage of lower rate nighttime electricity.
Kansai Electric also offers the consumer avariety of rate plans that they can selectaccording to need, such as when a customer
chooses an all-electric home, they can opt for a
Happy Plan that discounts our Happy Time byanother 10%.

storage air-conditioning systems that use
nighttime electricity● Offering rating systems* such as lessexpensive heat storage adjustment contracts
that shift daytime demand peaks to nighttime
when electricity rates are lower

4,697

5,000

and Happy Plan contracts(Thousand in purchases)

2,000

1,877
1,392

0.29 (0.27)

0

97

98

99

00

01

02 (Fiscal Year)

0.27 (0.26)

0.25

Energy-saving Consulting Services

0.23 (0.24)

0.20
0.15
0.10

Daily AverageNighttime(10pm-8am)

Daytime(8am-10pm)(Average demand over five years from fiscal 1998 to 2002.
Figures in parentheses are for fiscal 2001 only)

PR Activities for Customers
Kansai Electric does PR activities and provides
customers with ideas on how to lead safe,
stable, convenient and comfortable lives while atthe same time constructively showing concern
for the global environment.

To help customers with factories and equipment
understand the characteristics of electricity andselect the best system for their needs, theKansai Electric Group has consolidated
technology and know-how into energy-saving
consulting services.
As part of our solution sales activities that serve
to resolve a variety of problems in cohort withthe customer, we investigate energy and costsaving measures for factory systems. Our
activities are broad in nature as they address
the reduction of CO2 emissions and industrial
waste. These services are gaining Kansai
Electric the customer's trust and contributing toenvironmental protection for society as a whole.

● Events
Name

Description

Proposals on the easily obtainable
Lifestyle Electricity Fair affluence of electricity through(April - May)
electric water heaters, etc.
Heat Storage
Air-conditioning Fair
(May or June)

General proposals on how to use
energy by showing heat storage
systems, etc.

All-Electrification
Campaign(Oct. - Dec.)

PR activities aimed at popularizing
the electric home,
centered around IH ranges, etc.

Diagnosis of customer’s equipment(Thousand in purchases)

250
88.9
200

199
151

150
100

80

95 115

48.0

0

19.5

97

98

99

00

80
70
60
50
40
30

65
50

100
90

20
10
01

Number of Happy Plan contracts

2,804

1,000

(kg-CO2/kWh)
0.35

18

● Time-specific electricity contracts

3,815

4,000

Number of time-specific electricity contracts● CO2 emissions per unit of power consumed (sold)

0

5,594

3,000

* For more information on rates, see P. 68.

0.30

and adjustment plan
（Purchases）
6,000

002 (Fiscal Year)

Happy Package
The all-electric home is - in our eye - safe,
comfortable and convenient besides financiallyadvantageous and eco-friendly. To aggressive
encourage consumers to switch over, Kansai
Electric officially introduced the Happy Package
lease system in October 2001 that lets
consumers lease electric water heaters and IH
cooking ranges.
Since no deposit is required, anyone can easilychange to an all-electric way of life, hence thetrend is growing rapidly.
In the first year and a half since the initialoffering (as of March 31, 2003), Kansai Electric
has concluded about 7,500 Happy Package
contracts in all.

Promoting the Spread of Electric Vehicles

The use of electric vehicles (EV) reduces CO2
emissions to about one-third that of gasolinepowered vehicles. And, if they EV is charged
using nighttime electricity that emits less CO2 ,CO2 emissions can be even further reduced.
Kansai Electric is promoting the use of EV byparticipating and exhibiting at events. Also, forwhat regards in-house use of EV, Kansai

Kansai Electric’s Action Against Global Warming - New ERA Strategy

INPUT

Electric is evaluating the whole span of lowpollution vehicles in addition to the EV andsearching for ways to introduce low
environmental load vehicles into our vehicle
fleet. (See P. 47)

EV used as the lead car for a marathon

INPUT

Use of Untapped Energy Sources

Kansai Electric currently has 11 heat supply
projects that utilize untapped energy sources.
Plans are to introduce regional heat supply
that uses river water and exhaust heat from a
power substation in Osaka Nakanoshima
3-chome district in December 2004.

Osaka
Nishi Umeda

Waste heat fromcogeneration

Osaka
Honjo Higashi

Waste heatfrom computers

AppliedsystemA Computer waste heat use

Apr. 1991

Jan. 1992

ExampleSystemsA

Cooling
tower

Computercenter(Heat Radiation)
Cooling(Heat recovery)

Nakanoshima
6-chome Nishi

Kansai International
AirportWakayama
Marina City

Sea water temperature,
waste heat fromcogeneration andbuildings

B

B Building waste heat use

B D

Apr. 1994
Waste heat frompower stations

Apr. 1994
Extracted steam
from power stations

Jul. 1994
Waste heat fromcomputers andbuildings

E
E

Cooling
tower(Heat Radiation)
Cooling(Heat recovery)

C Substation waste heat use
Cooling
tower(Heat Radiation)

Substation

A B(Heat recovery)

D

Sea/RiverHeat pump

E Power station waste heat use
Cooling
tower

A B(Heat Radiation)

Apr. 1999

Absorption
coolerWaste heatfrom cogeneration

Steam

Apr. 2001

HeatingPowerstationCoolingHeating
Hot-water supply

Customer

Osaka
Konohana Rinkai

CoolingHP

B C

Utility tunnel and pipes

South of
Sannomiya
StationHeating

D Sea/River water use
Heat source
water

Waste heatfrom buildings
and computers

HP

Heat recovery
heat pump

Jan. 1996
Waste heat from
Rinku Town Area substation and building
Sep. 1996(Heat recovery)
Hot-water supply

Heat recovery heat pump

Nov. 1994
River watertemperature,
waste heatfrom cogeneration

Cooling

HP

Customer

Tenjinbashi
1-chomeNov. 1992

Customer

Kobe research Park
Kanoko-dai

Waste heat frombuildings

HeatingHP

Heat recovery
heat pump

Hotel, etc.

Osaka Nanko
Cosmo Square

Rinku Town

Marina City,
Wakayama

Energy source
StartedBuilding

Kobe Research Park,
Kanokodai
Honjohigashi Distrit,
South District
Osaka
of Sannomiya
Nishi Umeda, Osaka
StationKonohana
OAP, Tenjinbashi 1
Rinkai, Osaka-Chome, Osaka
West District of
Cosmo Square, Nakanoshima 6 Chome
Nanko, Osaka
Kansai International Airport

Area

Office● Regional Heating Service Area

● Projects for Practical Use of Untapped Energy

Pressure Regulator

19Addressing Global Environmental Problems
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Efficiency Efforts to increase energy efficiency by society as a whole

INPUT

Development and Spread of New Energy Sources

For the Diffusion of New Energy Sources

In addition to purchasing surplus electricity
from customers, we started purchasing
electricity outright from operators whosebusiness is power generation. In fiscal 2002,
we purchased a total of 6.25 million kWh from
7 separate purchases. Moreover, as of March
31, 2003, Kansai Electric owned wind power
generation systems with a capacity of 154
kWh.

● Purchase of surplus power from photovoltaic generation

Waste-fired Power Generation(Thousand kWh)
27,00018,00016,00014,00012,00010,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0

(Purchases)
26,880Kansai Electric also purchases surplus
electricity from local governments that generate
power using the heat of waste incineration as aheat source. This method additionally lowers
environmental load. Every year, the number ofpurchases and the amount of electricity
purchased increases.

18,00018,522

12,00011,00010,0009,000
11,7938,000
10,987
7,000
6,000
5,804
5,000
8,031
4,000
3,035
3,000
1,569
4,636
259
2,000
556 2,528
58
1 5
1,000
554 1,454
2 12 83 247
092 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 (Fiscal year)
17,888

Number of purchases (bar graph)* For more information on the RPS Law, see P. 67.

Wind Power Generation

Since we introduced a system for purchasing
surplus electricity from customers in April
1992, there has been a marked increase in thenumber of purchases and the amount ofelectricity purchased. Kansai Electric is also
installing solar power generation systems
every time we build a new office or add to an
old one. Equipment capacity was 765 kW asof March 31, 2003.

Volume of electric power purchased (line graph)

Kansai Electric has been constructively
supporting the use of new energy sources bypurchasing surplus electricity generated bysolar power and wind power as well as bydonating to the Kansai Green Power Fund. Also,
since April 2003, when the Special Measuresfor Use of New Energy Sources in the ElectricPower Industry (RPS Law)* -- requires electricutilities to use a certain amount or more
electricity of generated by new energy sources-- came into full effect, Kansai Electric has beenworking to introduce new energy sources
including self-developed sources by the Kansai
Electric Group.

Solar Power Generation● Surplus electricity purchased fromwaste-fire power generation
548 555500
400

346 352

100
0

40

431

30

277 287

300
200

394

(Purchases)

30

179
20 22
152 161
17 19
13 16
11 12

25 26

20
10

Number of purchases (Bar graph)

Electricity purchased (Broken line graph)(million kWh)600

092 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 (Fiscal Year)

Solar panels on a roof at the Nanko Power Station

Reference New Energy Sources･Solar power generation, wind power generation, solar heat recovery,
temperature differential energy･Waste-fired power generation, waste-fired heat recovery, fuel production from waste･Biomass power generation *, biomass heat recovery *, fuel production from biomass *･Snow and ice heat recovery *, clean energy vehicles･Natural gas co-generation, fuel cells* Newly added with revisions to laws made in January 2002. (Ref.: Agency of Natural Resources andEnergy website)

Use of solar and wind power by nation
450
400 452
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
(1,000 kW)Japan
02,000 384
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,00012,000Wind power

20

Types of new energy sources

Solar power

New energy sources are defined as "useable new energy sources" in theSpecial Measures Law for the Promotion of New Energy Sources. Morespecifically, they are that which is "technically practical but cannot be
diffused because of financial restrains, yet must be introduced as analternative to oil."Of these, solar power and wind power have great advantages as naturalenergy sources in that they do not generate CO2, however on the hindside, energy density is low and supply is effected by the weather.
Moreover, they cost more than other sources of energy.
Nevertheless, new energy sources are being promoted on the national
level in Japan as the country has very little energy resources of its own.
In fact, Japan leads the world in the amount of solar power systems
installed. In contrast to this, Europe has moved forward with wind power
generation because of the considerably wider area for catchingfavorable winds than Japan has.

168

195

USA

Germany

4,645

20

21

Italy

Holland

785

686

9
Spain

552
4,830

12,001

3
England2
Denmark
2,889

Ref.: Prepared by Kansai Electric from information in IEA PVPS
Report (September 2002) and Wind Power Monthly (April, 2003)
Note: Solar power is given for December 31, 2001,
whereas wind power is given for December 31, 2002.

● tructure of Kansai Green Power Fund

Sales of electricity

Use Kansai
Electric's revenue
collection system

Purchasing sum

Donations from
Kansai Electric

The Management Committeeof Kansai Green Power Fund

Kansai Electric

Entrust donation

Center for Industrial
Renovation of Kansai (CIRK)

Donation form
donators
Donators

The Kansai Green Power Fund* was created in
October 2000 on a proposal made by Kansai
Electric. It was set up to promote the use andspread of new energies. The Fund basicallyprovides financial aid for the construction ofsolar and wind power generation systems for
public or business use, from donations received
from our customers. Kansai Electric matches the
donations that customers give yen-for-yen.
Kansai Electric is collaborating in otherconstructive ways, too, by handling PR activities,
accepting and depositing donations, and more.

Kansai Electric’s Action Against Global Warming - New ERA Strategy

Cooperation with
the Kansai Green Power Fund

(Kansai area only)
Wind-generated energy,
Solar power for public use
Assistance

Certificate testifying to participation*To join the Kansai Green Power Fund, contact your nearest
Kansai Electric sales office or send in the postcard
provided at the end of this report. We are always looking
for more supporters of the Fund.

● Aid recipients for 2002 (Solar power generation)

Recipient

Output Capacity

Minakuchi-cho Bandani
Higashi Elementary School (Shiga)● Aid recipients for 2003

(Solar power generation)

Recipient

20ｋＷ

Shinmeji Tunnel (Hyogo)

16.2ｋＷ

Kyotanabe Chubu Jumin Center (Kyoto)

10ｋＷ

Tatsuno Hatsuratsu Center (Hyogo)

10ｋＷ

Toyooka Jonan Daycare (Hyogo)

10ｋＷ

Inagawa Hokubu Medical Center (Hyogo)

4ｋＷ

Solar panels on the Bandani Higashi Elementary School

Output Capacity
324.392kW

Chorai-cho Yamaguchi
Elementary School (Hyogo)
Other 22 recipients＊

Total output:（ 244.392kW ）* For more information, see P. 67.

(Wind power generation)
Recipient

Output Capacity

Hotel New Awaji (Hyogo)

2,000kWJapan Natural Energy
power is one way to conserve energy andreduce CO2 emissions, so the customer canadvertise this as their environmental activity. As

of April 17, 2003, Japan Natural Energy had
wind power contracts for 40.299 million kWhfrom 36 companies and organizations.

● Green Power Certification System

Environmental added-value sales
Certification by
third party organization
Power generation
outsourcing

Reconsignment
Japan Natural Energy ※Green Power
Certification issued

Power generation
reportCustomer’s
power company

Wind power
generation company

Conventional power
supply route※

http://www.natural-e.co.jp

Wind power
generation company

Customer(Business/Organization)

Japan Natural Energy was founded in
November 2000 with capital from 11 powercompanies including Kansai Electric. The
company provides natural energy generation tocustomers who prefer to use natural energy, byoutsourcing power generation to natural energy
producers. As part of the contract with thecustomer, a third party verifies power
generation performance of the natural energy
producer. Japan Natural Energy then issues a
Green Power Certification to the customer,
showing that they have converted to natural
power for part of their power needs. Natural

Power trading

Sale of self-generated power
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Promotion of Nuclear Power Generation

INPUT

Improving Capacity Factorof Nuclear Power Stations

To Ensure Safety at
Nuclear Power Plants

Kansai Electric is aggressively promoting
nuclear power generation as it does not
generate CO2 emissions in the power
generation stage. Since 1997, facilities had been
maintained at a 80% capacity factor, but in 2002,
we recorded the highest rate in our history at
90.5%. In the future, we will continue efforts toensure safe stable operation as we aim for acapacity factor of 85% and above.

Safety is the prime concern of a nuclear power
plant. That is why the facilities have been
designed and built with redundant measuresthat safely avert accidents and, in the event of
trouble, contain it to as small an area as
possible. Every possible scenario has beentaken into consideration.

【Major Activities Aimed at Boosting Capacity Factor】

In line with The Law for Measures Against
Nuclear Accidents, Kansai Electric has
adopted an Accident Response Plan that spells
out action to take in a nuclear emergency.

● Efficiency

improvements such assystematically coordinating special work forperiodic inspections on the premise of
ensuring safety and reliability● Introduction of steady cycling at a rated
thermal output● Capacity factor of nuclear power stations

DrillsAs indicated in the Accident Response Plan,
each nuclear power plant stages drills once a
year to ensure preparedness in the event of a
nuclear accident.
The national and local governments play anactive part in these drills as they serve tostrengthen coordination.

Prepared for Nuclear Accident*Formulated through discussions with local government
offices, the plan is part of efforts to ensure our preparedness
in the event of trouble, as Kansai Electric continues to build
and upgrade our accident prevention readiness.
The Law provides a framework of cooperation that allows
national and local governments, power companies andrelated organizations to build a defense against nuclear
accidents that threaten surrounding areas.

Accident response HQ meeting during emergency
drills at Mihama Power Station

（％）
100
90

90.5

Target 85% and over
84.2

80

84.3

84.5

● Accident response system

81.8

Offsite Center

82.0
71.3 71.2

70

67.8
67.7

68.8

71.1

73.8
National Nuclear Accident HQ

60

AdviceParticipation

Nuclear Safety Commission

0

90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02(Fiscal Year)

Disaster Prevention Organization of
nuclear power station operators(disaster-prevention operators)

National Field HQ

Nuclear Accident Expert

Prefectural Field HQPrefectural Disaster Prevention HQ

Nuclear Accident Joint Response Council

Nuclear power station operator

Municipal Field HQ

Accident containment

Municipal Disaster Prevention HQ

Evacuation, "stay indoors" orother instructions (Mayor)

Instruction and supervision

Police: Surveillance

Site of
Accident

Fire Department: Fire-fighting, search & rescue

Japan Nuclear Energy Research Institute,other nuclear power station operators: Expert support

First-aid for victims,
Radioactivity measuring

Self-defense Force

Announcement ofradiation levels,
Disposal ofradioactive materials

Residents

Reference Steady Cycling at Rated Thermal Output

Steady cycling at rated thermal output is an operation mode fora nuclear reactor that maintains thermal output at the maximum
regulated level. It improves power generation efficiency andthereby increases electricity output, when the temperature of
seawater is low as in winter. The mode is designed to maintainsafety and utilize energy effectively. It also reduces CO2
emissions and is expected to boost output by about 2% a year.

100%(Rated output)

Nuclear reactor thermal output
Steady cycling at rated
thermal output
Steady cycling at rated
electricity output(Current operating mode)
WinterSummer

WinterRun at 100%even in winterControl rod

100%(Rated output)

Steady cycling at rated
electricity output(Current operating mode)

Pressurizer

WinterSummer

WinterSteam generator Steam
Water

TurbineGenerator

Water

Condenser
Nuclear reactor containment

Water
Reactor pressure vessel Cooling water
pump

22

Electricity output
Steady cycling at rated
thermal output

Amount of power generated
increased by approx. 2%

To discharge channel
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Activities Aimed at Gaining Trust
Public trust in the nuclear power industry has
been lost because of a series of recent
incidents to note the criticality accident at the
JCO uranium processing plant, the discovery
that BNFL (British Nuclear Fuels Ltd.) had
falsified data on MOX fuel and wrongdoings in
inspection records for nuclear power stations.
There has also been a delay in the national
Pluthermal plan, making the overall situation
tough. In response to this situation, the entire
nuclear power industry must regain publictrust. Kansai Electric is taking every
opportunity to promote activities to do just this- gain back public trust in nuclear power.
Kansai Atomic Power Information Net-Surfing

In October 2000, universities, research institutes
and businesses and organizations with somekind of involvement with nuclear-related
facilities in the Kansai area formed Kansai
Atomic Power Information Net-Surfing.
This organization is aggressively providing
information through various facilities andhuman resources to gain a proper
understanding of nuclear power. Kansai Electric
is a part of this effort.

Sharing Information over NSN

Information Release over the Internet

On the lessons learned from the criticality
accident at the JCO uranium processing
plant, the nuclear power industry created
NSN (Nuclear Safety Network)* in December
1999, with the objective of ensuring the safetyof nuclear power across the entire industry.
Kansai Electric is also active as a member of
NSN and is helping to ensure the safe stable
operation of nuclear power stations.

Kansai Electric's website has four corners
including one entitled "Information on
Nuclear Power Generation" that explains
about nuclear power in an easy-tounderstand fashion. We also constructively
release trouble reports and other information,
By the way, in fiscal 2002, there was only one
trouble report required by law.
In the future, Kansai Electric will continue
with a positive attitude towards information
disclosure so as to provide more information
above and beyond reporting the requirements
mandated by the national government.

【Main Activities】●Building a safety culture in the nuclear
power industry
Seminars, safety caravans, etc.
●Peer reviews of members
Evaluations of nuclear power safety
through site visits by experts●Sharing and providing information on
nuclear power safety
Sharing information on trouble, etc.
In January 2003, we launched the 46th Safety
Caravan with lectures and opportunities toshare information on safety at the Mihama
Nuclear Power Station.

Web pageTours of Nuclear Power Stations【Activities in Kansai Atomic Power Information Net-Surfing】●Joint planning and implementation of
nuclear power PR activities●Publication of information on nuclear
power through websites, pamphlets, etc.

●Organizing tours of nuclear power facilities●Awareness activities for members throughseminars on nuclear power
Seminar on building business logic programs

Seeing is believing! And so, as part of the effort
at Kansai Electric to reassure the general publicthat our nuclear power plants are safe, we give
tours* of the facilities. In fiscal 2002, about
110,000 people visited our facilities.
The initiative aims to let people see forthemselves through displays such as the actual
steam generator from the Mihama Power
Station where cracked steam pipes sent a
scare through the local community in February
1991.
*To tour a power station, contact your nearest Kansai
Electric sales office. (See P. 91)

Web page of Kansai Atomic Power Information Net-Surfing

Engineers sharing information on establishing
schemes for controlling radioactivity※

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INPUT

Improving and Maintaining Thermal Efficiencyof Thermal Power Stations

Measures to Improve Thermal Efficiency
using Combined Cycle Generation.

Combined Cycle Generating Systemwith State-of-the-art Gas Turbines.

By improving thermal efficiency at fossil fuelstations, we are able to conserve thermal
power, which in turn enables us to reduce CO2
emissions.
We have introduced highly efficient combined
cycle generation (thermal efficiency 54%) at our
Himeji No. 1 Power Station. As a result, wehave raised the total thermal efficiency forthermal power stations by maintaining a highcapacity factor.
We are also working to maintain and improve
thermal efficiency by adopting improvement
measures for both equipment and operation atolder steam turbine plants.

We are planning to adopt combined cycle
power generation at our Wakayama Power
Station, which is in the construction planningstages, incorporating state-of-the-art 1500°Cclass (combustor exit temperature) gas
turbines.
We expect that this will raise the grossthermal efficiency to the world's highest
level, at about 59%, and will reduce CO2
emissions from electricity generation by
about 25% compared to conventional LNG
power generation.

OUTPUT

LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) contains very little
sulfur and nitrogen and, as a result, emits far
less CO2 than other fossil fuels like oil andcoal. So, it is very eco-friendly. Since testfirings with LNG in fiscal 1973, Kansai Electrichas been importing this fuel from Indonesia,
Western Australia, Malaysia and Qatar. The
diversified supply base ensure us steadyprocurement. In 2002, we used a total of 3.80
million tons of LNG or approximately 85%(heavy oil conversion ratio) of all our thermal
reactor fuel.
● LNG ratio of thermal reactor fuel（％）
100

● Gross thermal efficiency of combined

90

cycle generating system

80

Steam turbine plant

70
Generator output● Kansai Electric’s thermal power grosstransmission thermal efficiency

50
40

(%)

42

41

85

60

44%

Fuel (LNG)
100%

Using LNG

42.2
Adoption of
combined cycle

Steam cooling loss/other losses 56%

30
20

Combined cycle plant(Example of Wakayama Power Station)

10

Gas turbine 40%

0Generator output

Fuel (LNG)
100%

40

59%

90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02(Fiscal year)

Steam turbine 19%
Steam cooling loss/other losses 41%

0

89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01(Fiscal year)

In recent years, we have introduced highly efficient combined
cycle power generation with a thermal efficiency of 54%. By
operating existing equipment, gross thermal efficiency isapproximately 42% at all thermal power stations.

Combined cycling power generation:
As the name suggests, two power generations systems are
combined into one. Hot exhaust from a gas turbine is routed to aheat recovery boiler, where it is used to generate steam to run asteam turbine. Effective combination of these two generation
cycles can improve the thermal efficiency of the entire
generation facility.

LNG ship

Reference Life Cycle CO2 Emissions Per Unit of Power by Type of Electricity Source.

The graph on the right compares CO2 emissions per unit of power by type ofelectricity source for Japan.
[Explanation]
Calculations take into account all energy consumed, not just the fuel burnt in producing theelectricity but also the energy consumed in obtaining the basic fuel for the construction offacilities, transportation of fuel, refining, use and maintenance. For electricity produced by
nuclear power generation, we have included spent fuel that is currently planned fordomestic reprocessing, the use of Pluthermal (on the premise of one recycling only) andhigh-level radioactive waste disposal.

24● Units and comparison of CO2 emissions in Japan by type of electricity source(g-CO2/kWh at sender end)
1,200
1,000 975
88
800
742
608
38
600
519
130
111
400 887
704
478
407
200

Facility use
Fuel consumed
in producing
electricity

53
29
22
15
11
LNG
Photovoltaic Wind Nuclear Geothermal Hydrauliccombined power
power power
power
power
cycle
(Taken from the Report of the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry)0

Coal
furnaceOilfurnace

LNG
furnaceINPUTOUTPUT● Increase in hydropower output

from facility renovation（kW）
45,00040,75240,75240,000Hydropower output

Hydropower is a clean energy resource that is
purely domestic, therefore Kansai Electric is
promoting various activities to increase output.
This includes replacing obsolete facilities inalready-existing power stations with more
efficient water turbines and, in rivers with anample amount of water, using the maximum
amount of water for power generation.
From fiscal 1989 through fiscal 2002, output by
our hydro power stations increased to 34,752
kW as a result of plant renovation. And, we plan
to further increase output by 6,000 kW, or 3
units, from fiscal 2003 through fiscal 2005.

36,052
34,75235,00030,00029,752
27,05225,00020,00017,342

15,00010,876

10,00030,452

17,842

13,672

7,716
8,416
2,713
50 3,223 4,173
0
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05

5,000

Introduction of 20 kVPower Lines

The electricity we generated looses someelectrical energy as heat in transmission anddistribution to the customer. To reduce this loss,
Kansai Electric has turned to technologicalinnovation for boosting transmission voltage
and capacity. These efforts have paid off as weare maintaining transmission and distribution
loss at a low level.
● Ratio of transmission and distribution

losses（％）
40

Adoption of High Efficiency
Transformers

Because a 20 kV line carries 3 to 5 times higher
voltage than a 6 kV line, it can supply more
power while reducing transmission loss at thesame time. Kansai Electric is making efforts toincrease and expand the reach of 20 kV classpower lines (22 kV and 33 kV) that deliverelectricity to customers.
The lines are used to supply special customers
who contract 20 kV supply and high-risebuildings. We also use utility towers for both 6
kV and 20 kV lines so that infrastructure isefficiently utilized.

To reduce loss from utility pole transformers,
Kansai Electric is introducing a high efficiency
type of transformer. In fiscal 2002, wepurchased 19,000 of these transformers,presently 90% of all transformers used. The loss
reduction effect when converted into CO2emissions comes out to a roughly 60,000 t- CO2
annually.
● Introduction of high efficiency

transformers
（％）
100
90

30.8
30

70

（km）

20

3,500

11.6
10

6.2

5.1

5.3

5.1

5.2

5.5

3,182km

Overhead lines
Buried lines

3,000

70

80

90

00

02
01
(Fiscal year)

60
50
40

2,500

60

91％

80

● Length of 20 kV power lines

51

Replacement of a water turbine(Fiscal year)

Reducing Transmission and Distribution Losses

Reducing Transmission
and Distribution Losses.

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Renovating Hydropower Stations

2,008km

2,000

30
20

1,500

10

1,000

0

91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02(Fiscal year)

500
0

70

75

80

85

90

95

00 01 02

(Fiscal year)

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OUTPUT

Technological Development with the Goal of Reducing CO2 Emissions

Developing Flue Gas
CO2 Recovery Technology.

Development of Technology for
the Effective Use of CO2

With the goal of eliminating CO2 from flue gas atthermal power stations, Kansai Electric has been
researching chemical absorption methods, byoperating a flue gas CO2 recovery pilot plant at
Nanko Power Station. We have establishedhighly efficient technology for separating andrecovering CO2 and patented the technology inJapan, the USA, Europe and many countries in
Asia. And, this CO2 recovery technology has
been applied to a urea production plant in
Malaysia.
Research continues today on ways to reduce thecosts of CO2 separation and recovery.

To expand the use of CO2 recovery technology,
Kansai Electric is promoting research anddevelopment into synthesizing dimethyl ether(DME) from CO2 recovered by flue gas
decarburization systems.
DME offers expectations as a new clean fuelalternative for LPG and light oil. Though in
general DME is produced from fossil fuelnatural gas, our research is looking tosynthesize it from CO2 and hydrogen.

Flue gas CO2 recovery pilot plant (Nanko Power Station)● Mechanism of flue gas CO2 recovery

equipment (chemical absorption method)
Exhaust gas● Making DME from CO2

Recovered CO2

AbsorberCurrent industrial synthesis

StripperExhaust gas
from boiler

Natural gas, etc.

Methanol

DME

Raw material

1st stage

2nd stage

CO2

DME-from-CO2 process

BlowerCO2

HeatingstreamLeansolvent

CO2 (from thermal PS exhaust gas) + H

Methanol → DME

Raw material

1st stage

Flue gas CO2 recovery equipment

INPUT

Development of Advanced Technology for Next-Generation Energy Supply

R&D into SOFC

* For other advanced technology developments, see P70● Features of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC)(%)

Features of SOFC Systems
Power generation efficiency (Lower heating value)

Fuel cells chemically react hydrogen andoxygen to directly produce electricity. They arehighly efficient with minimal loss in energy
conversion. Also, since natural gas, methanol,
coal gas and a host of other fuels can be used,fuel cells are a hopeful new power generation
system with a widely diverse fuel base. Kansai
Electric is researching practical applications ofsolid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) because of theirpotential as part of a highly efficiency
co-generation system built in combination withhigh temperature exhaust gas.

Highly efficient comparedto other decentralized
power sources

60

50

Combined cycle with SOFC

Fused carbonate
fuel cell

SOFC

Thermal power
combined cycle
Large thermal PS●High power generation efficiency(Low CO2 emission)●Simple fuel supply(Internally reformable)●Minimal release of NOx, SOx and SS●High overall efficiency because
uses waste heat
●Low noise, low vibrations

Phosphoric acid fuel cell

40

Solid polymer
fuel cell
DieselGasoline engine

30
Micro gas
turbineGas turbineHome use
Business/Communal
home use

20

Commercial/Industrial use

10
1

10

100

1,000

10,000

Output26

100,000 1,000,000(kW)

Spray-type thermal cracker
for synthesizing SOFC
electrode material

INPUT

Emissions of Greenhouse Gases
CO2 accounts for about 90% of all greenhousegases emitted by Japan and more than 99% ofthat emitted by Kansai Electric.
Other than CO2, we emit small amounts of SF6,
which is used in insulation of electricalequipment. Apart from that, we emit hardly any
greenhouse gases.
● Emission rate of greenhouse gases

in Japan (Fiscal 2000)
N2O 2.8%

PFC 0.9%

HFC 1.4%

SF6 0.4%

CH4 1.7%

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Reducing Emissions of Greenhouse Gases other than CO2
Reducing Emissions of SF6
Kansai Electric overhauls SF6 gas insulated
equipment * such as gas circuit breakers andinsulated switchgears once every 18 years.
With the cooperation of electric equipment
manufacturers who recover and use SF6 gas,
we have reduced the amount of SF6 gas thatis released into the atmosphere.
Moreover, Kansai Electric developed auxiliary
equipment for recovering any residual SF6 left
over in the SF6 recovery system itself. When
this auxiliary equipment is used, recovery canbe boosted to 97% or higher.

One of 26 SF6 gas recovery systems installedat Kansai Electric facilities*SF6 is widely used as a high performance insulating gas
because it helps downsize electric equipment and is safe
to humans.

CO2(non-energetic cause)
6.2%● SF6 gas recovery rate duringapparatus inspection(%)
100● Emission rate of greenhouse gases

at Kansai Electric (Fiscal 2002)
SF6 0.2％

18.0

92

90

83
13.7

80

50

15

13.5
10.9

70
60

(t)
97 20

96

60

60

10

60 60
6.1

5.0

5

“Kankyo 1” auxiliary unit for recovering residual
SF6 gas in main system

0.9
0

95 96

97

98

99 2000 01 02 03 04 05(Fiscal year)0● How SF6 gas is recovered and reused
Reuse

Reuse

Kansai Electric
CO2 99.8％

Emissions (bar graph)

Note: Emission rate was calculated as carbon dioxide
equivalent (IPCC, 1995), using global warming
coefficient.
Source: assembled from data of Ministry of Environment

Gas recovery rate (line graph)

CO2 (energetic cause)
86.7%

Recoveryduringinspection

Recoveryduringtakedown

Equipment
manufacturer

Gas manufacturer

Use in new
equipment

Propertreatment

Note: Emission rate was calculated as carbon dioxide
equivalent (IPCC, 1995), using global warming
coefficient.

Performance-effective
Not performance-effective27

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Activities Abroad

Activities Carried out Abroad to Prevent Global Warming

Kansai Electric believes that the Kyoto Mechanism adopted at the Conference of the Parties at its Third Session to the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), COP3, in 1997 in Kyoto, is a feasible cost-effective means for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Kansai
Electric is developing projects overseas with applying technical expertise, experiences and know-how of years of research and development withthe aim of applying those projects to the Kyoto Mechanism.

●Activities Abroad

Eastern Europe Dexia-Fond Elec Energy Efficiency
and Emissions Reduction Fund, L.P.

RussiaThermal Power Plant
Refurbishing

UkraineThermal Power Plant
Refurbishing

Georgia

Regional Heating Plant
Refurbishing

Georgia

Thermal Power Plant
RefurbishingPhilippines

Hydropower Plant
RefurbishingPhilippines Hydropower Wholesaling
ThailandThailandOperational Improvement for
Thermal Plant

Mangrove Ecosystem
Restoration

Indonesia

Australia

Tropical Rainforest
Restoration

Indonesia

Use of Coastal
Area Ecosystems

Carbon Sequestration by
Forestation and Carbonization

Indonesia

Renewable Energy
Supply Systems

Australia Coal Mine Rehabilitation
Mauritius

Biomass Heat andElectricity Co-generation

CO2 reduction
projects

28

Forestation
relatedprojects

Australia Environmental Tree Planting

R&D
Jointly implemented activities,
project feasibility studies

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Research and Development to Expand Natural Sinks
Developing Technology to Restore
the Rainforests through Large-Scale Afforestation.
research follow-up, monitoring of the trees has been
conducted.

Kansai Electric and Gadjah Mada University inIndonesia have been carrying out international joint
research since fiscal 1992 under the Tropical Rainforest
Restoration Technology Development Project.
Under this project, researchers make use of thesymbiotic relationship between lauan and mycorrhizal
mushrooms in order to raise the number and growthrate of the seedlings.
So far, they have selected certain mycorrhizal
mushrooms beneficial to the growth of lauan saplingsand developed a method of inoculating large numbersof lauan saplings with these mycorrhizal mushroom
fungi. They have also found that the fungi have beeneffective in doubling tree size growth and in increasing
the number of trees by five-times. As part of theSymbiotic relationship between lauan
and mycorrhizal mushrooms
Phosphorus● Outline of joint project with Indonesia’s

Gadjah Mada University
Contents

Water/
Nutrients

Kansai Electric,
Kansai Environmental Engineering
CenterNitrogen

Water

Soil

Spawns spread out verticallyand horizontally from the roots
collecting water and nutrientssuch as phosphorous from thesoil, and supplying them to theroots. Spawns simultaneously
receive sugar from the roots.
Hence, the two live symbiotically.

Root cell

Effect ofmycorrhizal mushrooms●Contribute to growth of the lauan

Cooperative body Gadjah Mada University
Project
description

Water/Nutrients

Sugar

Tropical Rainforest Restoration
Project name Technology Development Project
Participating
Japanesecompanies

Potassium

Mushroom spawn

seedlings and planted trees.

Develop technology for the reforestation of
the lauan, a native tree, in order to restore thetropical rainforests, which act to absorb CO2.

Site

Java and Sumatra, Indonesia

Area

Approx. 80 ha●Resistant to dryness.
●Not susceptible to disease.
●Not likely to wilt and die.

Four-month-old saplings have been treatedwith fungi and grow at twice the rate of
untreated ones .

Duration of the project Fiscal 1992 - Fiscal 2001

Developing Technology for Planting Mangroves in
Devastated Lands for the Sake of Local Improvement.
For four years from fiscal 1996 to fiscal 1999, the Kansai
Electric Group and the Australian Institute of Marine
Science carried out joint research into CO2 absorption andfixation of mangrove forests* in Australia and Thailand.
This research revealed that mangrove forests arecomparable to tropical rainforests in absorbing and fixating
CO2. This means that these coastal areas are promising as
storage tanks for carbon.
The Kansai Electric Group is now building on these resultsin the Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration Reforestation
Technology Development Project, a joint effort with theRoyal Forest Department in Thailand (current Departmentof Marine and Coastal Resources) started in October 2000.
We have planted approximately 250,000 mangrove trees
covering an area of roughly 83 ha and are additionallylooking into the possibility of creating a "Silvo-fisherysystem" that combines forestry and fishery related
activities.

● Outline of project with the AustralianInstitute of Marine Science*Mangrove" is the general term for thickets of salt-resistant plants

Project name CO2 Absorption and Fixation Research
Through the Use of Coastal Ecosystems

distributed throughout tropical and subtropical regions in thebrackish waters of coastal and estuarial intertidal regions.

● Mangrove carbon fixation capacity
Annual CO2 fixation amount(t-CO2/ha/year)
50

30
20
10

Participating
Japanesecompanies

Undergroundsection and soil
Above-groundsectionProject
description

Confirm the coastal areas arehighly effective in absorbing andfixating CO2 and propose measures
to protect coastal ecosystems

Site

Hinchinbrook, Australia;
Chumpon, Thailand

25.3
10.6

Kansai Electric,
Kansai Environmental Engineering
CenterCooperative body Australian Institute of Marine Science

44.0
16.9

40

Contents

27.1
20.2

14.7

Duration of the project Fiscal 1996-Fiscal 1999
0
Mangrove(Australia)

Mangrove Tropical rainforest(Thailand) ●From Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) guidelines●above-ground section only

● Outline of project with the Departmentof Marine and Costal Resources
Contents● Ecology of mangrove forests
In these swamps, leaves and twigs fall continuously from plants, then decay and are consumed by plankton,
which are in turn eaten by fish. Thus, a mangrove swamp plays an important role, forming the center of an entire
Fertilizer, agricultural
food chain. In the coastal areas of Southeast Asia, mangrove
chemicals, sand, soil
swamps have rapidly disappeared because of expanded
shrimp cultivation and tin mining.

Fish

Coral reef

Organic matter and nutrients

Algae

Mangrove

In areas where sea and fresh water meet, there is very little oxygen andthus things like falling leaves are not decomposed but rather accumulate
as organic carbon.

Project name

Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration
Reforestation Technology Development Project

Participating
Japanesecompanies

Kansai Electric,
Kansai Environmental Engineering
CenterCooperative body

Department of Marine and Costal
Resources in Thailand

Project
description

Development of technology to plant
trees in a devastated mangrove forest,
which is a promising CO2 pool

Site

Don Sak and Khanom and other locations in Thailand

Area

83ha

Duration of the project Fiscal 2000-Fiscal 2003
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Activities Carried out Abroad to Prevent Global Warming

Model Development of Carbon Sequestration
Project by Forestation and Carbonization

Development of Tree-Planting Technology for Rapid
and Reliable Rehabilitation of Open-Cut Coal Mine

In 2002, the Kansai Electric Group began
research on a project to sequestrate carbon by
forestation and carbonization (CFC), which areseeking to realize sustainable wood productionand effective atmospheric CO2 sequestration
simultaneously.
With the cooperation of local forestry and pulp
companies, technology through carbonizing
left-over woods from the site and wastes fromthe pulp company. It also aims at estimating
how much usable amount of charcoal can beproduced and how much carbon can besequestrated. The ultimate goal is to prove thiscarbon sequestration project model is
economically feasible.

Since October 2000, a group consisting of Kansai
Electric and three other companies has been
carrying out a joint Japan-Australia project todevelop and test technologies for growing
forests of high CO2 fixation capacity on the site ofan open-cut coal mine. The project is run by the
New Energies and Industrial Technologies
Comprehensive Development Organization(NEDO).
Kansai Electric hopes to make the most of thetechnologies it has developed to enhance plant
growth using mycorrhizal mushrooms andcharcoal. Currently, about 13,000 eucalyptus
trees have been planted over roughly 28 ha site
and growth is being monitored.

●Outline of Open-cut Coal Mine
Rehabilitation Project in Australia
Contents
Project name Open-cut Coal Mine Rehabilitation Project
Participating
Japanesecompanies

Kansai Electric, Japan Coal Energy Center,
Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.,Electric Power Development Co., Ltd.

Commonwealth Scientific andCooperative body Industrial Research Organization(CSIRO)

Project
description

To look into methods for the rapid plantingof forests high in CO2 absorbing capabilities
in open-cut coal mine, and to develop
simulations in order to achieve effective
use of such new technologies.

Site

Australia’s Ensham and Ebenezer Mines

Area

Approx. 28ha

Duration of the project Fiscal 2000-Fiscal 2004

● Outline of Carbon Sequestration Project

by Forestation and Carbonization
Contents
Project name

Model Development of Carbon Sequestration
by Forestation and Carbonization (CFC)

Participating
Japanesecompanies

Kansai Electric,
Kansai Environmental Engineering
Center● Site of rehabilitation projectThis open-cut mine in Australia is dry and lack of nutrients, which makes it harder to restore vegetation.

PT. Musi Hutan Persada, PT.
Cooperative body Tanjungenim Lestali Pulp And Paper(Indonesia companies)
Project
description

Develop model carbon sequestration
project that simultaneously enables
sustainable wood productionand effective CO2 fixation.

Site

Sumatra, Indonesia

Initial planting(December 2000)

July 2003

Duration of the project Fiscal 2002-Fiscal 2004
Panoramic view offorested area (May 2001)

Reference

Carbon sequestration by Forestation and Carbonization (CFC)

Carbon sequestration by Forestation andCarbonization makes sustainable wood production
possible. It uses the large amount of waste wood
generated by a growing pulp industry as biomass for
power generation, which has the compounded effectof reducing fossil fuel consumption. The waste woodis transformed into charcoal, that can sequestrateatmospheric CO2 semi-premonitory is then used to
improve soil quality as a soil conditioner, etc.

Forestation(Acacia & Eucalyptus trees)
Harvesting

PlantingBark,
branches,etc.

Farm land, coconut plantation, etc.

Biomass-fueled
power generation

Coconut plantation

Farm land

Charcoal

Waste

Fuel

Waste water
treatment facilities

Charcoal fertilizer

Carbonization

Soil conditioner

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Paper
& PulpChip
production

Rotation

Research into Possible Overseas
Applications

Development of Technology for
CO2 Coal Seam Sequestration

In 2001, Kansai Electric began research on
consignment from CCP * and started searching
for ways to improve the efficiency of oil
extraction by injecting CO2 into oil fields.
Research tests were conducted at our Nanko
Power Station. The fact that we were consigned
this research owes to interests the CCP showedin the absorption technology for efficiently
recovering CO2 from flue gas (See P. 26) that wedeveloped in cohort with Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries.
Decarburization technology is expected tocontribute greatly to the effective use of CO2
overseas.

The Kansai Electric Group has been taking partin the CO2 sequestration and Effective Utilization
program of Ministry of Economy, Trade andIndustry since 2002.
This project is attempting to sequestrate CO2 ina stable coal seam by utilizing a mechanismthat replaces CO2 with methane (CH4). Researchand development is moving forward with thecooperation of universities and research
institutes on the premise of creating practicalapplications.
Specific studies are trying to identify themechanism by which CH4 replaces CO2,
optimum conditions for fixating CO2 conditions
and examining diverse monitoring techniques.

* CCP: CO2 Capture Project, international consortium of 8
major oil companies●Research into decarborization

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Looking to Apply CO22 Recovery Technology Abroad

After field verification tests, the next step will be
to look for ways of turning this technology intobusiness.
●Outline of development of technology

for CO2 coal seam sequestration
Contents
Project Name

Development of Technology
for CO2 Coal Layer Fixation

Participating Kansai Electric,
Kansai Environmental
companies
Engineering Center, etc.

Project
description

Develop a series of technologies tostably compact and fixate CO2 in acoal layer and effectively utilize theresulting CH4 using a mechanism
whereby CH4 replaces CO2 in coal.

Duration of the project Fiscal 2002 - Fiscal 2006 (Planned)● CO2 Fixation in coal layer

technology applications
Contents

CO2 separation and recovery

Project name CO2 Capture Project (CCP)
Participatingcompanies

Kansai Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries, Kvaerner Process
Systems (KPS)

Gas power station

CO2 separation andrecovery system
CH4

BP Amoco, ENI, Norsk Hydro,
Cooperative body Chevron Texaco, EnCana, Shell,
Statoil, Suncor Energy
Project
description

Reduce cost of CO2 fixation by
combining CO2 recovery technology
from Kansai Electric and MHI withmembrane technology from KPS.

Site

Kansai Electric’s Nanko power station

CO2

CO2
CH4
CH4 recovery and use
CH4 replacement
Sequestration in coal

Duration of the project Fiscal 2001-Fiscal 2002

Coal Seam

Reference Effective Use of CO2 Recovery Technology

There are various techniques for effectively utilizing the CO2 recovery system. Some of the more common
applications are dry ice, carbonated beverages and welding. It is also used industrially to produce urea. In
fact, a CO2 recovery system developed with proprietary technology of Kansai Electric's was installed at aurea production plant in Malaysia in 1999 and has been running stably since.
Furthermore, efficient oil extraction and CO2 carbon layer fixation technologies we are involved with
contribute to the prevention of global warming by sequestrating CO2 deep underground, while also increasing
oil production and methane recovery. Kansai Electric is helping to efficiently use the planet's limited energy
resources.
Flue gas CO2 recovery
plant installed in Malaysia

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Activities Abroad

Activities Carried out Abroad to Prevent Global Warming

Activities and Feasibility Studies on Utilizing the Kyoto Mechanism
Feasibility Studies for Business
Development
Looking to drum up future business under the
auspices of the Kyoto Mechanisms, Kansai
Electric took part in studies under a publicly
recruited feasibility study organized by NEDO
and the Study for Environment and Plant
Rehabilitation Project organized by JETRO(Japan External Trade Organization)*. In one
NEDO project, Kansai Electric studied thepossibilities of improving efficiency of abagasse-fired electricity and heatingco-generation plant in Mauritius in 2002.
Then, in 2003, we opted to participate infeasibility studies into the possible conversion
to biomass at a coal-fired co-generation plant in
Poland as part of the Ministry of theEnvironment's program on Clean Development
Mechanisms for Global Warming Prevention.
We also joined a study on heat and electricity

co-generation by bagasse and rice husk inThailand, which was suggested by the groupmember, the Kansai Environmental Engineering
Center.

* For details of projects implemented before 2001, see P.71

Expected effect CO2 reduction: Approx. 60,000 t-CO2/year

Kansai Electric will continue to explore newopportunities for utilizing the Kyoto Mechanism.

●Outline of feasibility study in Mauritius
Contents
Study into Possible Efficiency
Project name Improvements of Bagasse -fired Electricity
and Heating Co-generation Plant
Participating
Japanesecompanies

Kansai Environmental Engineering Center
Kansai Electric
Sumitomo Corp.
Meidensha Corp.

Cooperative body Mauritius, Sugar public Corporation
Study the feasibility of burning bagasse(waste left over after squeezing sugar cane)
Projectthat is highly valuable amongst agriculturaldescription biogases, as an energy source forco-generating electricity andheating in Mauritius.
Location

Mauritius
Project site

Developing International Business that Contributes to the Prevention of Global Warming
Developing Environmental Tree Planting ProjectIn 2002, the Kansai Electric Group started an
Environmental Tree Planting Project in Australia
aiming at expanding natural CO2 sinks andpreventing salinity problem, which was thefirst-ever project implemented by Japanese
power companies for the above-mentioned
purpose. The project uses plant-growthenhancing technology developed by the Kansai
Electric Group, which utilizes mycorrhizal
mushrooms and charcoal to promote plant
growth. We plan to investigate possibility ofapplying the experiences gained through thisproject to environmental tree planting in dry
region with salinity problems emerged aroundthe world.
* In Australia, the salinity problems have emerged anddamages of crop yields have expanded because of therising of ground water level caused by cutting down ofnative vegetation.
32●Outline of Environmental Tree Planting Projects in Australia
Contents
Project name

Environmental Planting toPrevent Soil Salinity Problem

Participating
Japanesecompanies

Kansai ElectricKansai Environmental Engineering
CenterCooperative Oil Mallee Company
body(Local company in West Australia)

Project
description

To achieve expansion of natural CO2
sinks and prevention of salinity
problem simultaneously by planting
25 million mallee eucalyptus treesof 1,000 ha that have tolerance
to diseases, pests, and drought
in a belt pattern on farmland.

Site

Perth outskirts, Western Australia

Area

Approx. 1,000 ha

Expected
effectCO2 absorption: Approx.
860,000 t-CO2 over 20-year period

Duration of the project Fiscal 2002 - Fiscal 2022 (Planned)

Image of Soil Salinity

Image of the tree planting

In April of 1998, Kansai Electric decided toparticipate in a hydropower project in thePhilippines, known as the San RoqueMultipurpose Project. This was the first
involvement in a foreign power project as aninvestor among Japanese 9 power companies.
This is one of the biggest hydropower plants in
the Philippines, and we are jointly investingand participating in the project with Marubeni
Corp. and Sithe Energies, Inc.
The plant took 5 years to complete andoperation started in May 2003. 700,000 t-CO2
reduction is expected annually.
● Outline of the project in the Philippines

Investing in the Dexia-FondElec Energy Efficiency
and Emissions Reduction Fund, L.P.
Since January 2000, Kansai Electric has been
participating in the Dexia-FondElec Energy
Efficiency and Emissions Reduction Fund, L.P.
promoted by the European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development. Presently,
two projects have begun in Poland and ninein Hungary. The projects are mainly being
promoted to create revenue throughimproved energy efficiency (ESCO) and theinstallation of high efficiency gas turbines,
but they also aim to reduce greenhousegases.
●Outline of the Eastern Europe
investment fund projectContents

Contents
Project name

San Roque Multipurpose Project(115MW×3 Units)

Implementing
San Roque Power Corporation*
corporation
Construct a hydropower plant,
and hand over the ownership of theplant to National Power Corporation
after 25 years of operation.

Investors

Project
description

Site

Agno River(northern part of Luzon Island, Philippines)

Investment
manager

FondElec (Connecticut, USA)

Expected
effectCO2 emission reduction:
0.7 million t-CO2/year
Project
description

Invest in the energy businesses of
26 Eastern European countries,
thereby reducing the emission ofgreenhouse gases while at the sametime increasing revenues throughimprovement of efficiency, eventuallyaiming for the acquisition of emission
reduction credits for greenhouse gases.

Fund size

71 million euroDuration

2000 - 2009 (extended a maximum of two years)*Kansai invest in San Roque Power Co., Ltd. throughwholly owned company Kansai Power International Co.
and its subsidiary KPIC Singapore PTE, Ltd.

●How the investment fund works
LimitedPartners

Board ofDirectors

Kansai Electric
et al.

Investment
Manager(FondElec)

Investment
Committee

Investment
proposals

Investment

Investment

Fund

Individual Projects●Outline of major projects
Target country

Contents

Hungary

Install energy management systemand tree-biomass boiler at a chemicalplant owned by Nitrokemia to improveenergy efficiency.

Hungary

Build a gas co-generation system ata heat supply company and sellelectricity to this same company anddistribution company in the area.

PolandEnhance capacity factor by adding asteam turbine and transmission andsubstation equipment, and supply
heat and electricity to nearby areas.

Dexia-FondElec Energy Efficiency
Project name and Emissions Reduction Fund, L.P.
European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development (project planner),
Kansai Electric, Dexint,
Marubeni Corporation,
Electric Power Development Co., Ltd.,
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

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Participation In Hydropower
Generation Project

San Roque Hydropower Station

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Activities Abroad

Activities Carried out Abroad to Prevent Global warming

Towards Collaboration with Partners
Promoting Worldwide Technical Cooperation
to Contribute to Prevention of Global Warming
In order to address critical issues facing theinternational society today such as "global
warming" and "sustainable development",
Kansai Electric recognizes the importance of
coordination of activities across diverse
organizations.
Standing at the forefront in the fight againstenergy shortages and environmental pollution
among developing countries, we have been
pursuing collaboration with our partners toenhance developing impact and effectivenessof private sector participation.
In this regard, not only as individualcommitments, but also as innovating collective
actions by the industry, Kansai Electric has
been participating in multitude of international
projects targeting●Promotion of sustainable energy development●Reduction and mitigation of Green House
Gas (GHG) emissions in developing countries● Human Capacity Building related toelectricity and environment in developing
countries

Highlights of our Activities
As a member of e7 from the onset, Kansai
Electric has always been playing an active role
to promote "sustainable energy development" indeveloping countries. We have provided humancapacity building and implemented renewableenergy development, rural electrification ofunder-served areas, and GHG reducing projects
in developing and emerging countries.
In addition, we aggressively participate invarious dialogues on global energy andenvironmental issues, such as COP, World

Economic Forum (WEF), and World BusinessCouncil for Sustainable Development (WBCSD),
in order to enhance the quality of global
initiatives by sharing experiences and insights.
Kansai Electric is also cooperatinginternationally for the global safety of nuclear
power by providing technical support to China
and other nations. We believe our support andcooperation can contribute to the developmentof nuclear power.

● e7 (a group of leading electric utilities in the G7 countries)
EstablishedObjective

Contents
1992
To play an active role in protecting the global environment and promoting sustainable energy
development through efficient generation and use of renewable energy sources●Enhancing the quality of international debate on global environment policy issues by sharing its
experience and insights.
●Taking initiative to organize international cooperation for actions to curb and reduce greenhousegas emissions in developing countries, such as AIJ projects in Indonesia and Jordan.
American Electric Power (USA), EDF (France), ENEL (Italy), Hydro Quebec (Canada),
Membership Ontario Power Generation (Canada), RWE (Germany), Tokyo Electric (Japan), Kansai Electric (Japan),Scottish Power (UK)
Outline ofactivities●WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development)
Contents
Established
Backgroundandobjective

1995
WICE (World Institute for Conservation and Environment, established in 1993) and BSCD (Business Council for
Sustainable Development, established in 1990) merged as WBCSD in 1995. It promotes cooperation between
business, government and industry associations in the search for tasting solutions to environmental issues.
Conducting seminars and producing papers that support the WBCSD's commitment to sustainable
development, such as "Climate and Energy", "Eco-Efficiency", "Social Trust", "Standardization ofgreenhouse gas emission calculation method"

Outline ofactivities

Membership This coalition represents about 160 companies from 30 countries

Protecting the Ozone Layer
Kansai Electric is taking every possible measure to abolish the use of specified CFCs, as a measure for protecting the ozone layer.
●Measures to eliminate use of specified CFCs

● Consumption of CFCs（t）
9.0

Measures
Use

Specifiedhalons●Mainly AC refrigerant

Existing facilities

8.0
7.0

●Introduces equipment that uses
alternative refrigerants.

●Replaced equipment with nonCFC type.
●Recovered CFC properly at
equipment inspection.

●Fire extinguishing agent for ●Introduced CO2 and otherchemical fire extinguishers.
power generation facilities●Not use except for fires.

Consumption of CFCs

Specified
CFCs

New facilities

7.4

7.3

6.0
5.0

5.8

4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0

34

8.3

0.9

0.0

0.4 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.1

92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02(Fiscal year)

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Environmental Problems
Chapter 3 Contents

Kansai Electric takes environmental
protection into consideration with all plants
and systems and is working to create abetter environment in order to live andprosper with the local communities thathost us.

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Efforts for Load Environmental Protection

37

Measures to Prevent Air Pollution

38

Measures to Prevent Water Pollution

38

Measures to Prevent Noise and Vibrations

38

Measures to Prevent Offensive Odors

39

Measures Against Chemical Substances

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Harmonizing with the Local Environment35Addressing Local Environmental Problems
Efforts for Local Environmental Protection / Measures to Prevent Air Pollution

Efforts for Local Environmental Protection
Kansai Electric long ago started taking action against air and water pollution, and is now also carefully addressing new issues such as
chemical pollution. Kansai Electric is also searching for greater harmony between our operations and local environments by planting greenery,
adapting infrastructure to maintain scenery and more

Environmental protection measures
Mesures to Prevent
Air pollution

Mesures to Prevent
Water pollution

Mesures to Prevent
Noise and vibrations

Mesures to Prevent
Offensive Odors

Mesures Against
Chemical substances

Harmonizing with the
Local Environments

Sulfur Oxides

On-site Wastewater

PRTR

Planting Activities

Nitrogen Oxides

Hot Water
Discharge

Dioxins

Environmental
Harmonization of ElectricPower Facilities

Dust

Prevention of
Oil Spills

Soil Contamination

Protecting the
Natural Environment

PCB

Effective Use of
Hot Water Discharge

Monitoring andmeasures ofenvironmental impact

Emergency Measures●Environmental protection system in a thermal power station

Removal of sulfur oxides

Removal of sootReduction of noise

Afforestation
Removal of nitrogen oxides

Flue gas
desulfurization
facility

Prevention of oil spills
Steam turbine

Electrostatic
precipitator

Generator

BoilerFlue gas
denitrification
facility
Loading arm
Heavy oil/crudeoil tank

Green zone
Condenser

Integrated water
treatment facility

Oil fence

Main Switch geartransformer←

Intake of sea water from low depths←

Discharge into water

Reducing the impactof thermal discharge

Purification of effluent water

Reducing the impactof thermal discharge

In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agreement, thorough care is taken at thermal power stations in not only implementing countermeasures against air
pollution, water pollution, noise and vibration, but also in observing how these measures are working.

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Measures to Prevent Air Pollution
Sulfur Oxides (SOx)●SOx emissions per unit of thermal

generation

power generated（t）
300,000(Millions of kWh)

80,000200,000
40,000SOx emissions
Thermal power
generation

100,000
50,000
65

70

75

80

85

90

95

20,00000 02

0Thermal power generation

60,0000Efforts of Local Environmental Protection / Measures to Prevent Air Pollution●SOx emissions and thermal power

SOx emissions

Kansai Electric is minimizing SOx emissions bytaking steps both with fuel and equipment. We
are using a heavy and crude oil of low sulfur
content as well as LNG and NGL (natural gas
liquid), which contain no sulfur, to nip SOx
generation in the bud, while we have installedflue gas desulfurization systems to remove
SOx from exhaust gas.
SOx emissions in fiscal 2002 were 0.7% of 1965
levels and we have attained the lowest level ofSOx emissions per unit of thermal power
generated in the world.

（g/kWh）

10
8

8.3

6

5.5
4.6

4

4.2

2.3

2
0

4.4

3.8

0.21
France
1996

U.K.
1996

U.S.
1997

Italy
1995

0.05

Canada Germany Average Japan Kansai Electric
the19961997 sixfor
2002
countries 2001

Sources for foreign countries: OECD Environmental Data compendium/1999,
ENERGY BALANCES OF OECD OUNTRIES 1996-1997
Sources for Japan, survey by the Federation of Electric Power Companies(Fiscal year)

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

Kansai Electric has greatly reduced theamount of dust generated in plant operations
by installing high performance electric dust
catchers on all boilers that burn heavy andcrude oil.

●NOx emissions per unit of thermal

generation

power generated(Millions of kWh)（t）40,000NOx emissions
Thermal power
generation

80,00060,00030,00020,00040,00010,00020,000

0
7475

80

85

90

95

Thermal power generation

Dust●NOx emissions and thermal powerNOx emissions

Kansai Electric is working to reduce NOx
emissions by using low N-content fuel (LNG,
high quality oil, etc.), improving combustion(boiler improvements, etc.) and installing fluegas denitrification systems to remove NOx
from exhaust gas.
NOx emissions in fiscal 2002 were 12% of 1974
levels and we have attained the lowest level ofNOx emissions per unit of thermal power
generated in the world.

00 02(Fiscal year)

Monitoring and Measurementof Environmental Impact
Kansai Electric monitors and measures air
quality, water quality, noise and vibration in
and around power stations as set forth inagreements signed with local governments.
Findings are relayed to environmental
monitoring centers run by these local
governments and reported to the generalpublic. Furthermore, the air and sea areaaround power stations are also monitored toassess the overall environmental impact ofoperations and ensure that there is nothing
wrong.

（g/kWh）
3.0
3.0
2.5

2.2

2.0

1.9

1.9

0.9

1.0
0.5
0

0.27
France
1996

U.S.
1997

Canada U.K.
1996 1996

0.14

Italy Germany Average Japan Kansai Electric
the2002
1995 1997 sixfor
countries 2001

Sources for foreign countries: OECD Environmental Data compendium/1999,
ENERGY BALANCES OF OECD OUNTRIES 1996-1997
Sources for Japan, survey by the Federation of Electric Power Companies

Response in an Emergency
Situation
If a chemical smog alert is issued, Kansai
Electric moves to reduce NOx emissions at therequest of hosting prefectures by raising
efficiency of desulfurization systems atthermal power stations, controlling output or
switching to reformed fuel. Specific plans for
implementing these measures have alreadybeen drawn up and submitted to prefectural
authorities for each of our power stations.
● Number of measures taken to reduce

NOx emissions in the chemical smog
alert (Number for fiscal year 2002)
Number of measurestaken to reduce NOx
emissions at ourthermal power plants
concerned

Electric dust catcher at the Kainan Power Station

2.0

1.8

1.5

65

Number of photochemicalsmog warnings issued

Forecast

Warning

19

14

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Measures to Prevent Water Pollution / Measures to Prevent Noise and Vibrations /Measures to Prevent Offensive Odors / Measures Against Chemical Substances

Measures to Prevent Water Pollution
Prevention of Oil Spills

On-site Wastewater
A thermal power station generates generalwastewater, cleaning wastewater anddomestic wastewater. Whatever the case,Kansai Electric has treatment systems
designed to deal with properties of eachspecific kind of wastewater, and sufficiently
purifies this water before release. Moreover,some power stations recycle wastewater thathas been through final treatment for use indesulfurization systems as well as to use thiswater resource effectively such as to water
green tracts on the premises.

To prevent oil spills when pumping oil ashore
from a tanker, a loading arm was installed toensure proper connection to the onboard oil
port and the oil port on the wharf. Additionally,an oil fence is stretched around the tanker justin case. And, the fuel tank yard is enclosed inan oil catching embankment that keeps any
spills from escaping to the outside.
Oil fence

Hot Water Discharge● Flow of major wastewaters

General wastewater treatment system
General wastewater
That generated by equipment
during operation<Main processes>
Oil separation●

Cleaning wastewater
That generated in equipment
cleaning during periodic
maintenancepH regulation●

Neutralize wastewater.

Filtration●

Separate out solids from wastewater.

Sedimentation and precipitation●

Domestic wastewater
That released by cafeterias
and toilets

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Chemically coagulate and separate
substances that are not removed by filtration.

Discharge

Separate and remove oil from wastewater.

Seawater used for cooling at power stations iscooled to about 7 C warmer than thesurrounding sea before release. The water
intake port is also located so that water intake
and discharged water do not disturb marine
wildlife.
Because of their geographic location, somepower stations use a deep water intake andsubmerged discharge * to minimize theexposure range of hot water discharge.
* Water intake and discharge are done at depths wherewater temperature is low.The intake method lowers thetemperature differential around the discharge port,
while the discharge method minimizes the temperaturerise of seawater.

Measures to Prevent Noise and Vibrations

Measures to Prevent
Offensive Odors

Kansai Electric locates equipment for power
stations and substations on site and as far
away from perimeters as possible. The
foundations underneath this equipment arealso strong. Additional efforts are made toprevent noise and vibrations from going
beyond property lines such as by installingsilencers and soundproof walls, and designingequipment for quieter running.

At power stations, Kansai Electric injects
ammonia into flue gas denitrification systems
and electric dust catchers. An automated unit
controls ammonia injection to the proper levelso as to keep ammonia concentration of theflue gas low all the time. And, ammonia
concentration is measured periodically.
Similarly, systems that use or hold ammonia
are periodically inspected to prevent leaks.

Soundproof wall

Measures Against Chemical Substances
PRTR

Soil Contamination

Dioxins
Kansai Electric has taken various approaches
including recycling to reduce the amount of waste
we generate and subsequently the amount of wastethat is treated by incineration. We are also
gradually shutting down our incinerators. In fact, of
the 430 that were running in 1997, only 14 remainedin 2002. From other voluntary measures taken withthermal power stations, exhaust has been
confirmed to contain almost no dioxins and is today
at a level believed to be harmless to theenvironment. ** For measurement results taken from thermal power station
exhaust gas of the whole countries, see P. 82.

●Results of measurements on dioxin levels

in reported facilities and discharged gases(Fiscal 2002)
Concentrations Number Result of measurementson concentrationsofofCombustion stsnderd value facilities
of dioxins
capacity
unit：
unit：
（unit）
ng-TEQ/m3N
ng-TEQ/m3N

（

（

）

）

Waste productincinerator

Over
200kg/h

5
10

1
2

0.082
0.007〜0.081

Over
50kg/h,less than
200kg/h540.000071〜3.8

107

0.017〜7.5

By order of the Ministry of International Tradeand Industry (now Ministry of Economy,
International Trade and Industry), a system ofenvironmental assessments was introduced
for power stations in 1997. Kansai Electric hassince been investigating soil contaminationand is observing all pertinent laws (Water
Pollution Control Law, Waste Management
and Public Cleansing Law, PRTR Law, etc.).
Also, prior to converting land over to otheruses, we do soil tests and take the proper
measures against contamination as prescribedby the Soil Contamination Law that was
enforced in February 2003.
As for the planned site for our new power
station in Wakayama, we tested the site
ourselves because it has been used for waste
landfill. We detected a comparatively highconcentration of dioxins (max. 25,000
pg-TEQ/g) in some of the buried incinerated
waste and sludge. We have sought the adviceof experts and have taken measures toprevent the waste from being dispersed in the
air or run off by water. Findings and action
have been reported to governmental
authorities and disclosed to the general public.
In the future, Kansai Electric will continue
seeking the advice of experts and theguidance of governments so as not to effectthe surrounding environment.

PCB, an insulating material used with electric
equipment like transformers, was discovered
to be harmful after an outbreak of Kanemi oil
disease in 1968. Since that time, it has been
regulated and careful handling is mandatory
by law. Kansai Electric keeps it in a special
storage facility. We are building treatment
facilities for utility pole transformers whichcarry a low concentration of PCB. As for highvoltage transformers and condensers thathave a high concentration of PCB, we are
studying plans to adequately treat the PCB by
the deadline (by 2016) specified in the law.

Measures to Prevent Water Pollution / Measures to Prevent Noise and Vibrations / Measures to Prevent Offensive Odors / Measures Against Chemical Substances

Since 1997, Kansai Electric has been voluntarily
managing chemical substances we use, ahead of
the PRTR Law. Those results have been included inthis report since 2000.
We also have a PRTR Chemical Handbook that isused to accurately know and manage the chemicals
used by us and other group companies.
The chemical most discharged in fiscal 2002 waspaint (ethyl benzene, etc.) * used to maintainequipment. *For detailed data, on P.83.

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)●PCB Stockpile (As of March 31, 2003)
High voltage transformers and condensers

5,413

Utility pole transformers

Approx160,000

PCB waste storage facility

Dioxin concentrations measured at facilities required to report on
dioxin content clear environmental regulations.

Reference PRTR Law

Reference PCB

The PRTR (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register) Law provides a system
whereby businesses must know and report the quantity of controlled hazardous
chemicals they release into the environment to governmental authorities and thegovernments who receive these reports must publicize the information.
The system was enforced with the July 1999 promulgation of the Bill Concerning
Reporting, etc. of Release to the Environment of Specific Chemical Substancesand Promoting of the Improvements in Their Management.
Under this law, Kansai Electric has had to report to governmental authorities the
known amount of chemical release and transport every year by the end of June,
since April 2001.

Now, PCB is a controlled substance. In 1972, thegovernment advised businesses to stop all production anduse. In 1974, with the enactment of the Law Concerning the
Examination and Regulation of Manufacture, etc. of
Chemical Substances, it became generally prohibited tomake, import or even use PCB in Japan so PCB has to be
kept under strict control. In July 2001, the Special
Measures Law on the Promotion of Proper Treatment of
PCB was enacted, which built a nation-wide system toconstructively promote the treatment of PCB.
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Addressing Local Environmental Problems
Harmonizing with the Local Environment

Harmonizing with the Local Environment
Planting Activities
Ecological Greening Method

Biotopes

Rooftop Greening

In the vast green tracts of our thermal andnuclear power stations, Kansai Electric isapplying ecological greening method * to build
near-natural forests that are highly effective inpreserving the environment. Today, some 20
years after building these green tracts, there
stand rich forest lands, underneath which a richnatural (bio-diversified) soil has been verified.
In the green tract around the Tanagawa No. 2
Power Station, we've added a path and opened
it to the general public so that they can enjoy
the beautiful surroundings.

At our thermal and nuclear power stations,Kansai Electric is creating biotopes where
insects like dragonflies and lightning bugs canlive. These biotopes are opened to the generalpublic so that everyone can enjoy them.
Now, 7 years after we created these biotopes,
wild birds have started using them as wateringholes. The biotopes have fulfilled their innate
purpose of creating a network of natural
wildlife.

A garden (approx. 100 m2) with trees and anarbor was created on the rooftop of the Kansai
Electric Hospital. A path allows visitors to stroll
by beds of seasonal flowers even on
wheelchair, and there are benches forrelaxing. The garden is used for walking
rehabilitation and meeting people.
On the third floor of Kansai Electric's Head
Office is a small rooftop garden where
evergreen oaks and camellias have been
growing since 1975. It makes for a refreshingview in the tight space between buildings.

Visitors calmly
watching
lightning bugs
at the Himeji
No. 1 PowerstationRooftop garden
at Kansai
Electric Hospital* In order to grow a near-natural forest in as little time as
possible, a mix of samplings of species suitable for thearea are carefully selected and densely planted.

Ecologically planted area around theGobo Power Station

A pond for dragonflies at the Miyazu
Energy Research Center

Rooftop garden at Kansai Electric's
Head OfficePlanting truffle-treated black pines in Amanohashidate ParkIn March 2003, Kansai Electric planted 100 blackpine saplings that had been inoculated with
truffle spores in Amanohashidate Park. The
samplings were inoculated with truffle sporesas it builds up their defense against pine-eatinginsects. With the cooperation of group company
Kansai Environmental Technical ResearchCenter, engineers spent about 1 year helping
spores attach to roots at the Miyazu Energy
Research Center.By carefully managing theblack pine saplings, it is expected to increase
the grove's resistance to withering.

40

Mycorrhiza growing on black pine roots
after inoculation of truffle spore

Planting in Amanohashidate ParkOne species of truffle

Environmental Harmonization of Electric Power Facilities
Reduced Areas Required for Substations by Using GIS

In the construction and maintenance of electric power facilities, Kansai Electric takes due consideration
for urban plans and regional development plans, and makes the effort to design structures to blend inwith the surrounding cityscape, as a means for protecting the scenery and harmonizing with the
Springenvironment.

Kansai Electric has successfully downsized
substation equipment by using gas insulated
switches (GIS) *. With them, we have greatly
reduced the amount of land required for of our
substations, which helps the substation blend
in better with the surrounding environment.

Harmonizing with the Local Environment

Designing Facilities with Surrounding Scenery in Mind

* GIS is an electric device such as a breaker sealed in
SF6 gas. It is entirely housed in a metal casing, so it issmaller than conventional air-insulated devices.

Designed as a monument, the smokestack at the
Nanko Power station lights up different in each season.

The smokestack of the Himeji No. 1 Power Station
uses color-coded lights to report the tides, temperatureand time.

GIS at the Nose Substation

Protecting Trees by Using Abrasion-Resistant Insulated Cables

The Sakaigawa Power Station was modeled after the
UNESCO World Heritage steep-rafter-roofed homes ofcentral Japan.

High voltage towers use minimal lighting in order to b
lend into the surroundings.

In mountainous areas, trees used to beperiodically trimmed or felled to prevent
insulation breaks in high voltage overheadcables caused by rubbing with branches.
Now, Kansai Electric uses an insulated cableof improved abrasion-resistance performancethat adequately protects the line against
contact with trees. By using this new type ofcables, we fell less trees and thus can protect
forested environments.
●Abrasion-resistant insulated cable
Conducter
Insulator
Abrasion signal
layer（Yellow）
Abrasive layer
Abrasion-resistant layer
Wider

The Hoshida Substation was designed with a low roof
to look like a home from the outside.

Power lines were buried underground in the areaaround the Osaka International Conference Center asa measure to preserve the cityscape.

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Addressing Local Environmental Problems
Harmonizing with the Local Environment

Protecting the Natural Environment

Effective Use of Hot Water Discharge

Reducing Land Modification in Natural Areas

Fishery Related Activities

Agricultural Related Activities

The site where the Maizuru Power Station iscurrently under construction is partially locatedinside the Wakasa-wan Quasi National Park,
therefore it was decided to make good use of
the different elevations of the terrain to create a2-level site. And, by adopting a coal silo *, wewere able to greatly minimize the amount ofreclamation from the sea and land modification
on shore. Additionally, only the bare minimum offorested area was felled, which made it
possible to preserve part of the existing forest
and nearby orange groves.

Using the thermal energy of hot water
discharged from our power stations, Kansai
Electric is test-cultivating important regionalfish and young shellfish such as Kuruma
prawns and abalone. This trial study aims toestablish techniques for utilizing our hot water
discharge and verify its effectiveness andsafety. Using this technology and by releasing
the cultivated fish and shellfish into the nearby
sea area, we hope to promote the local fishingindustry.

Using the thermal energy of hot water
discharge and a heat pump, we are trying togrow orchids at the Takahama Power Station.
And at the Miyazu Energy Research Center wetry to grow agricultural specialty of the local
area. This activity is aimed at contributing to
the local agriculture.

* Coal silo: Coal is stored in a silo rather than yard.

Protection of Rare Plants
On the site of the Maizuru Power Station thatis currently under construction was
discovered Epimedium sempervirens, anextremely rare species of plant. Kansai Electric
decided to transplant it into a natural forest on
the premises of the power station and monitor
growth from there.

Diver attaching an abalone toan oyster shell for release at the
Takahama Power Station

Orchids growing at the Takahama Power Station

Epimedium sempervirens

Reduced Use of Rain Forest Lumber
Kansai Electric uses metal and plastic frames
in construction work. This reduces the use oftropical wood and helps to protect the rain
forests.

Kurama prawn raised at the Tagawa No. 2 Power Stationand Miyazu Energy Research Center

Strawberries grown by local coops and farmers nearby
the Miyazu Energy Research Center●Current situation with regard to experimentation and research
Location of activity

Type of activity

Takahama Power Station（1977-）
Fisheries
relatedTanagawa No.2 Power Station（1977-）Fish and Shellfish were released into thepower station as an experiment inbreeding and farming

Miyazu Energy Research Center（1989-）
Takahama Power Station（1979-）

Experiment in breeding temperate zone plant life●orchids：phalaenopsis,etc.

Miyazu Energy Research Center（1989-）

Experiment in adapted breeding of plant life
●Ornamental plants：Turkish Bellflower,etc.
●Vegetables：strawberries,etc.

Farming
related
Metal frames used in the construction of the Maizuru Power Station
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Promoting Business
Activities Suitable fora Recycle-Oriented Society
Kansai Electric is promoting recycle
projects and activities through initiatives
such as our "3 R's" (Reduce, Reuse andRecycle) program and green purchasing,while still other activities are underway
for a midrange goal of completely
eliminating the discharge from waste for
landfill.

Chapter 4 Contents
44

Promotion of Resource Recycling Measures

47

Promotion of Green Purchasing

48

Energy Conservation and Resource-saving
Activities with Office Supplies

49

Treatment of Radioactive Waste

43

Promoting Business Activities Suitable for a Recycle-Oriented Society
Promotion of Resource Recycling Measures

Promotion of Resource Recycling Measures
Already for some time now, Kansai Electric has been reducing industrial waste generation and recycling and reusing resources throughprograms like the "3 R's" (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle). In the meantime, the waste we cannot reuse is disposed of properly. Kansai Electric
will continue promoting the "3 R's" with even greater thrust as our part in the formation of a recycling-oriented society.

Promoting "3 R's" Activities

Discharge and Recycling ofIndustrial Waste●Conceptual view of "3 R's" activities

ReduceInjection
Society

Burial as
landfill

Discharged
Kansai ElectricResource recycler●Discharge and Recycling

How 3 R's" Activities Work
ReduceKansai Electric is taking various steps toreduce waste generation, by designing
longer-lasting equipment and instruments,
extending replacement intervals, saving on
resources by building smaller equipment,using prefabricated equipment andsimplifying packaging.

【Recycling Paper】
Kansai Electric is also acting very
constructively in the office by collecting,sorting and recycling paper waste.
Used copy paper is recycled as toilet
paper. By reusing resources, thecompany is trying to cyclically use
resources

Reuse● Activities of the Himeji Branch OfficeKansai Electric is looking to effectively utilize
resources by putting reusable equipment touse and repairing and reusing salvageable
equipment.

Waste document recycling schemeof the Himeji Branch Office
Himeji
Branch Office
Toilet paper
Waste document
Recycling activities
under development
Recycle from the office
Recycle company

44(1,000 t)
200
189

（%）
100

160

90

Discharged quantity
Landfill quantity
179 167
90
90
89
88
88
92
87
92
85
84
140
89 90

120

109

80

70

71

64
50

40
0

94

95

96

97

98

99

00

01

60

0
02
(Fiscal Year)●Breakdown of overall discharge (Fiscal 2002)
Waste water
treatment sludge 1％
Insulator scraps

3％

Other

14％

Heavy/crude
oil ashes 3％
Waste oil

4％

Desulfurizing
gypsumWaste concrete
utility poles

Fiscal 2002
Total emission
50 thousand t

32％

11％
Metal scraps

32％●Recycling Examples
Industrial waste, etc.
Desulfurizing gypsum

RecycleWaste water treatment sludge

Kansai Electric is using dust and desulfurizing
gypsum from thermal power stations thatburn heavy and crude oil to make cement
aggregate, fuel and construction materials.
Also, most of the unnecessary concrete utility
poles are being recycled as roadbed
material.

Heavy/crude oil ashes
Waste oil
Metal Scraps
Waste concrete utility poles
Sticker used to enhance awareness

80
101

Recycle rate (Broken line graph)

This figure illustrates how waste
normally destined for landfill
gradually reduces in volume as
resource recycling is promoted.

Discharge and landfill quantity (Bar graph)

Reuse
RecycleIn fiscal 2002, Kansai Electric discharged 50,000
t of waste, 22% less than the year before, while
recycle rate was maintained at a high 85%.
In the future, we will continue to study ways torecycle waste that is currently not recycled so
as to attain our midrange goal of ultimately
eliminating the generation of landfill-destinedwaste completely.

insulator scraps

Recycle rate

100%

Main uses after recycling
Construction materials

77%

Ingredient for cement

100%

Precious metal recovery

71%

Fuel, etc.

96%
Metal recovery

100%
41%

Roadbed materials

Example "3 R's" Activities

Zero Emissions[Recipient of the 3 R's Award]
The Himeji No. 2 Power Station
received the 3 R's Award from theCouncil on Reduce, Reuse andRecycle for their activities aimed atachieving zero emissions.

Insulation Blocks
At thermal power stations, pipes arewrapped with insulation to minimize theloss from heat escaping.
Earlier types of insulation weredestroyed for inspections, which madeit necessary to overhaul equipment.
However, Kansai Electric started using
insulation blocks that can be detachedand reattached, hence preventing any
insulation waste and effectively using
resources.

Promotion of Resource Recycling Measures

Staking a Challenge to Zero Emissions
The Himeji No. 1 and No. 2 Power Stations
are promoting "3 R's" activities to reduce
the amount of waste they generate at theplants to zero.
More specifically, they have examinedways to reduce, reuse and recycle waste
and resultantly are changing the way theyuse equipment and recycle resources.
These activities are being developed
horizontally to other business sites like the
Kainan Power Station.

Reduce3 R's Award

Waste bins for sorting resources and achieving
zero emission

Insulation block for piping

Reuse
Repeated use of Power Meters
There are about 11 million power meters in
Kansai Electric's service area that serve tomeasure how much electricity customers
are using.
These power meters have an expiration
date to them, so they are replaced every sooften, however every year some 1.1 million
are detached, inspected, repaired and put
back into service.

Reuse【Use of LCA】
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is amethod for quantitatively evaluating
the environmental impact of a
product from design to discard. Thismethod was applied on a trial basis
to see what degree of CO2 reduction
was gained from reusing power
meters. Results are as follows.
CO2 emission per power meter over theentire life cycle (set to 10 years)(kg-CO2/meter/10 year)
55
50
46
45
39
40
0
When not reused When reused twice

By using a power meter twice,there is a CO2 reduction of about 7
kg per unit over the entire life cycleof the unit. In terms of the total
service area, this is roughly an
80,000 t reduction in CO2.

Effectively Utilizing Resources by
Reusing Equipment
Kansai Electric is trying to utilize
equipment from the 15 small capacity
thermal power stations we shut down.
Of the roughly 3,000 units, about half
have been used for the Maizuru Power
Station that is currently underconstruction, while the other half havebeen put to use at other power stations.
For example, the boiler from theAmagasaki No. 3 Power Station is being
reused at the Aioi Power Station.

Reused boiler at Aioi Power Station

Inspect and Repair Power Meters45Promoting Business Activities Suitable for a Recycle-Oriented Society
Promotion of Resource Recycling Measures / Promotion of Green Purchasing

RecycleRecycleRecycling Used Insulator Scraps
In servicing power equipment, the ceramic
insulators that serve as insulation are
sometimes broken. Research was
conducted to find an effective way torecycle this waste. Engineers came up witha water-permeable pavement material andbright-colored asphalt material.

Water-permeable pavement at Amagasaki Techno-land

Recycling PCB Waste
The Waste Disposal Law of 1976 approvedof high temperature incineration astreatment for PCB, but years went by
without treatment advancing.
Together with group company KansaiTech, Kansai Electric developed original
chemical treatment technology thatgenerate no combustion gases and theconcerned
governmental
agencies
evaluated as practical. Then, in 1998
when Waste Disposal and Public
Cleansing Law was amended, it wasapproved as one technique for treating
PCB. Today, we are building a treatment
facility that will apply this technology to
the low concentration PCB of utility poletransformers. It is also planned toeffectively use the insulation oil -- once
rendered harmless by treatment -- forfuel, etc.

[

Building a recycle center for utility
pole transformers

Conceptual view of recycle center for utility
pole transformers
Bright-colored asphalt pavement in a parking lot

RecycleRecovery of Driftwood From Hydropower Stations
Driftwood collected at the intake gate ofhydro power stations is properly sorted,and the wood and leaves are effectively
utilized. A driftwood recycle plant in
Nakatsugawa,
Gifu,
processes
driftwood recovered from our hydropower station on the Kizu River into
products that the local community canuse.

●Recycle flow of driftwood collected at hydropower station

Sawdust
Substitute litter for livestock
Processing
Charcoal
Driftwood
Soil improving agent, etc.
Chips
○○
○○
肥料
肥料 ○○
肥料

Processing
Grass and leaves
Working at the driftwood recycle plant

46]

Kansai Electric devised plans to build a
recycle center for utility poletransformers that would render
harmless the insulating oil used in thesetransformers - as it contains a small
amount of PCB. In February 2002, wereceived a permit to build the facility
from Osaka City through the Waste
Disposal and Public Cleansing Law. At
present, construction is underway asplanned.

Grass chips

Fertilizer, etc.

Promotion of Green Purchasing
For some time now, Kansai Electric has been purchasing energy-saving equipment and eco-label products. However, in fiscal 1999, these
efforts were converted into a company-wide activity under a new Green Purchasing Promotion Policy that prioritizes the purchasing of products
and services of low environmental load.

Office Supplies, etc.

● Office supplies green purchase targets

and results

In June 2002, Kansai Electric adopted Green
Purchasing Guidelines for power generationequipment, hence starting green purchasing
activities for about 70 items. The company
will expand this list in the future.
●Green purchasing results for major

equipment (Fiscal 2002)
Item

Result (Purchase rate *)TargetFiscal 2001

Fiscal 2002

Copy paper

100％

100％

100％

Office equipment

100％

100％

100％

Stationary

50％

51％

63％

* Purchase rate is computed by the number of articles.

Work Clothes
Kansai Electric adopted work clothes madefrom recycled plastic bottles. In fiscal 2000,
quality test and trial use were done to verify
insulation, strength and comfort. (Eco Markwas acquired.) The work clothes have been
adopted by all sales offices and electric
power offices. In the two years since fiscal
2001, we have purchased 20,000 uniforms.

Work clothes made from recycled plastic bottles

Cabling

Item

Purchased quantity

Recycled vinyl insulated cable

23km

Eco cable

56km

Low wind sound,
low reflection cable
Recycled polyethylene insulation
conduit (PE conduit)

Kansai Electric is also promoting activities incooperation with outside organizations like theKansai Economic Federation and the Green
Purchase Network (GNP).
Also, as local networks, the Shiga Brunch
Office is constructively working with the Shiga
Green Purchase Network, while the Wakasa
Brunch Office is participating in the Green
Purchase Network of Fukui.

342km
1,000
332

Resin drum spools
Recycled plastic protective platefor buried conduit

12,669300

Amorphous transformer
Water-permeable pavement(Made from used insulators)

800m2

Representative of the Shiga Brunch Office presenting
activities of Kansai Electric at the General Meeting of
the Shiga GPN

Purchase of Recycled Products via a "Closed Recycle System"
Retiring power transmission equipment
generates a large volume of waste plastic in
the form of cable sheathing and polyethylene
conduit (PE conduit). Since fiscal 2002, thewaste has been recycled into new sheathing,conduit and drum spools for wire, which
Kansai Electric is purchasing. Moreover, in
fiscal 2003, the waste started being recycled
into branch line guards and wiring connection
covers.

● Waste plastic recycling scheme
Purchase● Recycled materials

CablesPolyethylene conduit (PE conduit)

Retired

VehiclesIn addition to adding electric vehicles to our
fleet, Kansai Electric is aggressively replacing
gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles withlower emission vehicles at the expiration ofleases. Of the 336 vehicles whose lease
expired in fiscal 2002, 276 were replaced withlow emission vehicles or hybrid vehicles.

Coordination with Outside
Organizations
Promotion of Resource Recycling Measures / Promotion of Green Purchasing

In April 2001, green purchasing was started
with office supplies and targeted the purchaseof copy paper, office equipment,stationary anddocuments across the entire company. In
fiscal 2003, the green purchasing target was
expanded to all office supplies and activities
are being promoted even more aggressively.

Power Generation Equipment
Purchases

Kansai Electric
Waste plastic●Sheathing●Conduit, etc.
Supplies
products

Recovery

Manufacturer(Recycling)

Processing company(Recycles resources)
Supplies recycle
materials
Resin drum spools
47

Promoting Business Activities Suitable for a Recycle-Oriented Society
Energy Conservation and Resource-saving Activities with Office Supplies / Treatment of Radioactive Waste

Energy Conservation and Resource-saving Activities with Office Supplies
Electricity and water are indispensable to everyday operations, so at all business sites, Kansai Electric is using resources carefully andconsolidating efforts to reduce use. As a part of this effort, company-wide targets have been set for electricity, water, copy paper andvehicle fuel.

Reduction in Electricity andWater Consumption

Reduced Purchase of
Copy Paper

Improved Vehicle Mileage

By checking lights are out, carefully setting air
conditioning temperature and regulating air
conditioning use, and a host of other measures,electricity consumption in fiscal 2002 was
reduced by 4.5% compared to fiscal 2000.
Also, efforts are being made to reduce water
consumption by reusing rainwater andintroducing water-saving equipment. Noting
also that some facilities were shut down infiscal 2002, water consumption was greatly
reduced by 13.9% over fiscal 2000.

By changing to e-documentation for meetingsand introducing other activities to reduce
paper use such as using the backside of onceused copy paper, copy paper consumption in
fiscal 2002 was reduced by 8.1% incomparison to fiscal 2000.

● Electricity consumption of offices●Copy paper consumption（％）(million kWh)Electricity consumption●Vehicle fuel consumption and mileage（t）

Reduction rate（％）
Copy paper consumption

Vehicle fuel consumption

2001

−50
2002 (Fiscal year)● Water Consumption

−30
800

0

−40

2000

（％）

Category

Reduction rate

−10

−30

0

Reduction rate

Water consumption

−20

800

−40

2000

2001

−50
2002 (Fiscal year)

7.00
4500

6.00

0
2000

2001

5.00
2002 (Fiscal year)

Example activities

Reporting and management method●Shutting OFF PCs and lights during lunch

0
1000

2001

8.00

4750

●Example activities(thousand m3)
Water consumption

−20

9.00
Vehicle mileage

2000

−10

1000

Vehicle fuel consumption

0

10.00
5000
Reduction rate

−40

110

Copy paper consumption

Reduction rate

Electricity consumption−30

Vehicle mileage

0

−10
−20

（km / ）（k ）Reduction rate

0
120

115

Before using vehicles at Kansai Electric,
personnel check tires are properly inflated inorder to gain good mileage out of a tank ofgas. Also, through stop of idling vehicle
engines, vehicle mileage for fiscal 2002
improved by 0.3 km/ over fiscal 2000.

−50
2002 (Fiscal year)

Reduction inelectricity
consumption●Checking and using less lighting●Introducing brightness-sensing lights●Regulating indoor temperature and period of use of air conditioning●Hanging awareness posters near elevators to encourage

people to take the stairs●Installing water-saving equipment

Reduction in
water
consumption●Installing automated water washing on sinks●Encouraging staff to wash vehicles with a bucket and rags
●Using well water by pumping●Collecting rainwater for use in vehicle washing●Making announcements andperiodically reporting results at
workplace meetings●Recording results on a check sheet●Providing "recycle boxes"

Reduction inpurchase of
copy paper●Keeping once-copied paper in copy machine cassettes at all times●Circulating only the required number of copies for those present●Making the cost of copy paper known around copy machines●Using less paper at meetings●Through stop of idling

Improvementin vehicle
mileage
By installing solar planters to save on water in fiscal
2002, the Akashi Sales Office reduced water
consumption by 15% over the previous year.
48●Changing gears according to speed●Prohibiting unnecessary rapid breaking or acceleration●Having managers check speed charts●Identifying situations via

questionnaires

Treatment of Radioactive Waste
Monitoring and Measurementof Radioactivity and Radioactive
Materials● Monitoring PointN

Mihama PS
OkuuraExtremity ofpeninsula

Takahama PS
Ohi PS
Units 3 & 4 Water
Ohtaniguchi
discharge
intakegate
Kujiradani
SE border of Guard post Water
property
intakeTakahama Area

Mihama Area
Nyu Medical
ClinicNyu dormitory

Nyu bridge Mihama PS
Takanami Shrine
Sugahama
HirugaHayaseEL Park Ohi

Ohi Area
Tai Takahama PS
Hibiki
Otoumi
Fishing Port
KonouraOguruiWada

Ohi PS

Energy Conservation and Resource-saving Activities with Office Supplies / Treatment of Radioactive Waste

In order to make sure that the amounts ofradiation produced in the running of ournuclear power stations do not reach a level
where they may become a problem, radiation
and radioactive materials are monitored.
We keep the volume of radioactive wastetransferred from our nuclear power stations
well below regulatory levels, therefore
exposure in the surrounding public area is lessthan 0.001 mSv/year. This value is far below
the approx. 2.4 mSv/year that the same publicarea is exposed to by natural radiation.

Sada

GoichiShinjoKatami

OshimaCommunity Center
Kato

MikataNishizu

Aogo Takahama
Hongo

Yushiodai

Obama
Kaminaka

ShikanoKawakami
05Natasho

10kmManagement of Radioactive
Waste

Monitoring post

Low-level Radioactive Waste
Kansai Electric carefully manages theradioactive waste generated in the operationof nuclear power stations in order to minimize
any potential effects on the environment.
Radioactive gas and liquids at our nuclear
power stations are filtered according toproperties and stored in tanks to attenuate theradioactivity. After that, the concentration ofradioactive substances is monitored to ensure
it is sufficiently low before releasing into theatmosphere or sea.
Solid radioactive waste is compressed,
incinerated and melted to reduce its volume
then solidified inside of asphalt. It is thenpacked in drum cans and safely stored instorage facility.

● Example processing for radioactive waste
Drops well below
discharge regulations.
Gas
Store in tank untilradioactivity sufficiently
attenuated.

Release into
atmosphere.

Filter withgas filter.

Discharge at sea.

Safety check

Concentrated byevaporation
LiquidCheck blocks meet national
technical regulations and safely
dispose of as landfill.

Use concentrated
Solidify inside
agent.
concentrated waste
liquor cement, etc.

Solid
Reduce volume
by thickening.

Incineration

Pack indrum can.

Continuous monitoring ofenvironmental radiationlevels (Monitoring post)

Safely store
in facility

Safety check

Seaweed,
grass

Fish

Seabed,soil

Airborne dust

Store underground in
Rokkasho-mura, Aomori.

Periodically sample and analyze.

Reference Daily Life and Radiation
Radioactivity has existed in Mother Naturesince long ago, whether coming from space, inthe ground or in food. People in Japan are
exposed to about 2.4 millisievert of naturalradiation a year. Other than that, artificial
radiation is used all around us in medical
X-rays, syringe sterilization, potato germination
inhibitors, etc.

Natural radiation

2.4 Natural dose per person (annual)・0.3from food・0.4from space・0.5 from the earth ・1.2from radon and other such

airborne substances

ImpactEffective dose
equivalent(milli-sieverts)

10

0.1

0.01 Below 0.001

Dose equivalent from nuclear plant

0.6
Artificial radiation

6.9

Stomach X-ray (once per year)

Chest X-ray by CT scan49

Promoting Business Activities Suitable for a Recycle-Oriented Society
Treatment of Radioactive Waste

High-level Radioactive Waste● Processing and disposal of high-level radioactive waste
Generation of waste

Processing

Products

Waste

http://www.numo.or.jp/

DisposalCanister

After separating uraniumand other useful substancesfrom the spent fuel throughreprocessing,high-level
radioactive waste remains

Enriched, condensed waste
fluids and glass are mixed,
creating a stable solid
substance inside the canister

The resulting substances aresafely stored to cool forabout 30 to 50 years

Eventually, the waste isdisposed of in deep stratums
300 meters underground● Disposal site selection process

Selection in stages

The selection process of a final disposal site for nuclear waste isdone in 3 steps.

STEP 1※

Storage

CanisterSolidified glass body

Reprocessing

Spent fuelThe reprocessing of spent fuel from a nuclear
power station separates out useful materials
like uranium. The remaining high-level
radioactive waste is carefully stored for around
30 to 50 years to allow it to cool. The policy afterthat is to ultimately bury it at least 300 m below
ground.
At present, the Nuclear Waste Management
Organization of Japan※ is making preparations
to select a final disposal site. When thinking
about our children and grandchildren, Kansai
Electric believes it necessary to properly
manage nuclear waste.

STEP 2

Select candidate sites
for preliminary studies.

STEP 3

Select candidate sites
for detailed studies.

Open final disposal site.

Select sites for
final disposal site.

Recycling of Used Nuclear Fuel
- Pluthermal Plan
Having limited natural resources, Japan's
basic energy policy is to recycle used fuel toeffectively recover useful materials such as
plutonium and uranium. In line with this policy,
Kansai Electric is proceeding with its own
Pluthermal Plan.*Kansai Electric had planned to start using
Pluthermal at the Takahama Power Station in
1999, but because the MOX fuel data from
BNFL that year had been falsified, no real
progress was made. Nevertheless, since 2000,
it was agreed that measures was adopted toprevent the reoccurrence of falsified data on
MOX fuel and then we tried to improve andenforce quality assurance systems. In 2002,
the fuel was returned to England at the
responsibility and expense of BNFL.
In 2003, Kansai Electric hopes again toconclude a processing agreement for MOX
fuel with the understanding of everyone not
only from the local area but all across Japan.
* Plutonium which has been collected by reprocessing
used fuel is mixed with uranium to form MOX fuel(mixed oxide fuels) and then reused nuclear reactors(light-water reactor; thermal reactor)

50● Nuclear fuel cycle

Uranium mine

Yellow cake

Uranium ore
Recovereduranium

Refinery
Changeover plant

Uranium hexaflourideHigh-level
radioactive
waste

Facility forprocessing high-level
radioactive waste

Uranium
concentration plant

Plant for reprocessing

Spent fuelUranium
hexaflouride

Plutonium

Low-level
radioactive
waste

Facility forburial of low-level
radioactive waste

Secondarychangeover plant

Nuclearpower plant

MOX
fuel

Uranium
dioxideUranium
fuel
MoldingplantCooperation with
the Local Community
Chapter 5 Contents

While valuing our relationship withpeople and local communities,
each and every employee at
Kansai Electric knows to think likea member of global society so that
we may think as a company likeeveryone else and continue togrow alongside society.

52 Interaction and Cooperation Outside the Company inEnvironmental Protection Efforts
54 Activities to Benefit Local Communities
55 Animating the Workplace51

Cooperation with the Local Community
Interaction and Cooperation Outside the Company in Environmental Protection Efforts

Interaction and Cooperation Outside the Company in Environmental Protection Efforts
To protect the environment, it is necessary to build partnerships in which national and local governments, businesses and individuals eachthink and act with due concern for the environment. Kansai Electric cooperates with local communities and organizations on a broad plane sothat we can share common thoughts about the importance of environmental problems and the importance of what each person can do for it. (Foractivities, see also P. 74.)

Spreading Awareness on
Saving Energy
On our website, Kansai Electric has added a cornerentitled "Energy-saving Solutions: Housewife
Challenger" that offers an entertaining way to learn
about energy conservation. The company also
publishes pamphlets and provides PR items designed
to make learning more fun. Moreover, the Notice ofElectricity Consumption that is provided to customers
when we come to read meters lists not only theamount of electricity consumed this month but alsothat of the same month last year, so consumers canmake the comparison.

Everyone's Eco-Friendly
Campaign
Since 1993, Kansai Electric has taken part in
the Everyone's 1-2-3 Campaign, which calls forparticipants to plant trees, reduce paper
waste, and collect empty cans for recycling.
This success led to the start of the New
Everyone's 1-2-3 Campaign in 1996, which
comprises the three activities of tree planting,resource and energy conservation in theoffice, and community beautification. In 2000,
we started the Everyone's Eco-Friendly
Campaign, in which the company continues tocontribute to the protection of the local
environment through various activities that
require our cooperation of the local
community.

100,000 People's Eco-Family
Campaign
In the 100,000 People's Eco-Family Campaignthat has been running since 1998, employeesof Kansai Electric and their families have been
doing what they can at home to conserve
energy such as setting air conditioners to 28 C
and heaters to 20 C. Also, to expand these
activities to local communities and spread thisinitiative, the company has produced
pamphlets and taken advantage of event
opportunities.
Furthermore, since 1999, each business site
has been developing their own activities toaggressively encourage the general public topurchase green products and services.

PR items and pamphlets
about energy conservation

Classes and Study Tours
Kansai Electric offers classes and study tours
on how to use electricity wisely to housewives,and cosponsors exhibits at the request of local
governments and consumer groups.
Participation in Events

Leaflets (left and middle) and stickers (right) for
the 100,000 People's Eco-Family Campaign
Planting trees together with elementary school children.
In 2002, Kansai Electric planted 23,964 saplingin schools, parks and public facilities.
The company has planted 317,000 trees since 1993.

Environmental Household Budgeting
Using the company's database, Kansai Electrichas been introducing examples of energy
reduction initiatives and results since 2003.
And, we started activities aimed at getting
people to think about the environment in theirhouseholdbudgeting chores.

Kansai Electric is part of a wide range ofeducational activities for the general public,
including efforts to promote energy conservation
through the mass-media and our own in-house
publications, and the co-sponsorship of exhibitson the effective use of energy with outsidegroups such as the Energy Conservation Center.

Clean-up nearby a business site.
In 2002, Kansai Electric staged 841 clean-ups.

Kansai Electric participated in this exhibitionon the effective use of energy.
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Guide window to the company's databaseDuring Environment MonthIn cooperation with environmental protectiongroups, Kansai Electric provides environmental
education, recycle activities and environmental
beautification activities.

Recycle class organized in cooperation withan environmental protection group

Cooperation with the Osaka
Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Kanden Green Festival

Staging Symposia
With the support of Osaka Prefecture andOsaka City, Kansai Electric stages symposia on
environmental themes every year as anopportunity for us and residents of the local
community to think together about
environmental problems both global and local.

The Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry ※has an interactive relationship with Japan's
environmental administration. They also promote
self-initiated research into global warming andwaste countermeasures, management of
hazardous substances and environmental
information disclosure. The results of these
activities are provided to support the environmental
efforts of all the industrial world. Kansai Electric
participates constructively in these activities.
※

http://www.osaka.cci.or.jp

The Kansai Research Foundation for Technology
Promotion ※ provides support to researchers in
the Kansai area in the form of grants for testing,research and international exchange activities
with the ultimate goal of achieving thesustainable development of society whichbalances human activity with environmental
protection.
In the eleven years since their founding, theKansai Research Foundation has dolled out 432
grants equivalent to ￥460 million total.
Kansai Electric helped to found the organizationin 1992 and has since been a major supporter of
their work.
※

Interaction and Cooperation Outside the Company inEnvironmental Protection Efforts

In response to the call from the Environment
Agency (now Ministry of the Environment),
Kansai Electric established June asEnvironment Month in 1975. For the entire
month, all of our business sites interact andcooperate with local communities throughevents that take environmental problems as
their theme.
In 2003, we expanded the sphere of activities
to group companies, calling it "Kansai ElectricGroup Environment Month".

Support for the Kansai Research
Foundation for Technology
Promotion

Cooperation with Environmental
Protection Groups

http://www.krf.or.jp/

Subsidy presentation ceremony (Photo courtesy of
the Denki Shimbun Newspaper)

Cooperation with the Global
Environment Forum, KansaiCommunity Relations Facilities※

Environmental Month Symposium

Support for Environmental
Education
Kansai Electric creates animated children's
videos that explain about global environmental
problems in an easy-to-understand manner, as
well as pamphlets that introduce the ecosystems of wildlife children know or may cometo know in their life.
Moreover, personnel from Kansai Electric visit
schools to talk about energy and environmental
problems as part of a "visiting classroom"(staged about 700 times for 35,000 students in2002). We also give tours of our facilities (about
650 tours for 29,000 persons in 2002) and havecreated a corner on the company website
where children cam learn on their own.

The Global Environment Forum, Kansai studies
global environmental problems and makes
proposals on a base of activities run by six
subcommittees, with the ultimate goal of developinga "Metabolism-Oriented Society". Kansai Electric
participates constructively in these activities.
※

In an attempt to provide information on ourelectric utility business and our environmental
preservation efforts and to communicate withlocal residents, Kansai Electric has built
community relations facilities at power stationsites, where a broad range of people can
http://www.global-kansai.or.jp/navi.htm familiarize themselves with our operations andequipment.

Cooperation with Kansai
Economic Federation
The Kansai Economic Federation ※ has a wide
range of activities for the "Construction of an Ecocycled Society and Shift to a New Lifestyle", which
is an important action plan in their Kansai
Revitalization Plan adopted in December 1999. As
part of this initiative, they have released
statements on "Green Purchasing Promotion" and"Summer Energy Conservation", in which Kansai
Electric is playing an active part.
※

http://www.kankeiren.or.jp/index-j.htm

Website guide map
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Cooperation with the Local Community
Activities to Benefit Local Communities / Animating the Workplace

Activities to Benefit Local Communities
As a company that lives in step with local society, Kansai Electric is involved in various types of activity aimed at enabling us to "Live inHarmony with the Local Community".

Support for Local Festivals andEventsMany business sites within Kansai Electricorganize their own events as well as take partin locally sponsored events in order to makeresidents more familiar with the company.
Kobe Luminarie

Welfare for the Physically
Challenged
Our wish is for a society in which everyone-whether physically or mentally challenged or not-can experience the joy of living. Our activities here
target a "No Barriers Between Hearts". One
example that is drawing attention both in andoutside the company is Kanden L-Heart (MultiPurpose Work Center for the Severely Physically
Challenged), a company we set up as a place
where the physically challenged can enjoy doing avariety of useful jobs.

Fostering Good Health in the
Young
Kansai Electric promotes various events andexchange activities that help to makechildren sensitive to others and develop asocial perspective of life.
One example of such efforts is the Kanden
Youth Soccer Tournament cosponsoredannually with the Osaka Soccer Society, toprovide children an opportunity to play highlyorganized level of soccer.

Lively festival

Mihama Itsuki Hiroshi Marathon
Kanden Youth Soccer Tournament

Welfare for the Elderly
It is predicted that one in every four persons
will be age 65 or older in the year 2020. This
aged society poses various topics for local
communities to deal with.
Kansai Electric is helping to improve welfare
for the elderly of the local communities thathost us by setting up general welfare
facilities for the elderly and checking electric
appliances for elderly who live alone. And, by
supplying them with electricity, we areoffering each and every person a safe andcomfortable way of life.

Support for Volunteer Activities
by our Staff
Kanden L-Heart

Support for the Arts, Culture
and Sports
Every year, Kansai Electric holds concerts in various
communities so that local residents can enjoyclassical music and opera. We also cosponsor the
FLASH BOWL series in the Kansai Collegiate
American Football Association. We are taking acomprehensive approach toward the promotion ofarts, culture and sports on the local level.

In order to support our staff who
spontaneously give to society throughvolunteer activities, Kansai Electric has asystem whereby staff can take time off toparticipate in volunteer work, as well as a gift
matching system. We also host seminars
aimed at encouraging such activity.
Clean-up cosponsored by Osaka Gas

The opera Trovatore

Home nursing seminar
Personnel visiting an elderly woman who live alone tocheck her appliances

FLASH BOWL
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Animating the Workplace
As part of our Mid-Term Management Policy, Kansai Electric wants to "animate the workplace". We are striving to create a work
environment that is safe, healthy and where employees can feel motivated and perform to the best of their abilities.

Human Resources Activation Plan

Safety and Sanitation Activities
Safety and Sanitation Activities

Safety and Sanitation Management

Kansai Electric has restructured thecompany's personnel system on the conceptsof "compensating employees for their efforts","allowing employees to pursue interests" and"making employees feel secure". We haveinstituted a number of activities so that
employees can work actively as independent
members of society.

As far as the company attitude about safety
and sanitation is concerned, Kansai Electric is
well aware that the safety and health of ouremployees are valuable assets to thecompany. So, with this in mind, we are
involved in work that puts great emphasis on
ensuring both. Not only do we strictly observe
all the related laws and regulations in thisfield, such as the Industrial Safety and Health
Law, but we have also set down our own
company standards and are involved in
independent activities toward such goals.

To prevent occupational accidents, Kansai
Electric has built a corporate environment with
events and education for raising safety
awareness. As a result, our company's annual
rate of on-the-job accidents is lower than thenational level. Moreover, to deal with stress, a
big issue of recent years, and bad habits, we
provide education and counseling services.

【Main Systems】●Performance evaluations based on a

two-way dialog●In-house job offerings so that employees

can choose work they want to do【Main Activities】●Study of measures for preventing

reoccurrence of accidents causedby human factor and horizontal
development thereof●Imparting practical training and checking
driving ability as part of designation
system for drivers●Sharing company-weighed safety
information, and providing advice andguidance●Providing mental healthcare●Providing information and support
such as health guidance and support for
persons who want to quit smoking●Support for employees who want tochange their way of life and values●Rehiring of persons age 60 and older

who still desire to work
Moreover, Kansai Electric has long utilized
human resources without discriminating about
gender. In fact, since Equal Employment
Opportunity Law between Men and Women
went into effect in 1986, the scope of work
handle by women has broadened considerably
as women are now constructively deployed forequipment operation and maintenance. Kansai
Electric is also providing balanced support for
both the job and home. Support structures
have been set up in accordance with pertinent
laws and regulations, including leave time forchildcare and nursing, and the company
paying 3 years of social insurance premiums
for the employee.

Fiscal year 2001-2004
Main points of Kansai Electric's policyon the Management of Safety and Sanitation
Safety Related
1. Preparation of a solid basis for the
management of safety
2. Encouragement of activities that boost
safety in cooperating companies
Sanitation Related
1. Promotion of mental healthcare forthe competitive age
2. Promotion of supportive measuresthat assist personal responsibility
for one's health
3. Strengthening of foundations of ourhealth support system

Activities to Benefit Local Communities / Animating the Workplace

Improving On-the-Job Attitude● Annual rate of accidents at work＊
2.05
2

1.95 1.92

2.13 2.07

2.00 1.88 1.89

1.75 1.72 1.80

1.82 1.79

1.77

National annual rate
1Company annual rate
0.19 0.19 0.15

00.32
0.08 0.04

0.11 0.19 0.11 0.19 0.19 0.09

0.22 0.16

89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02(Fiscal year)＊ Annual Rate: Indicator of accident frequency
widely used around the world. Number of hours ofwork missed through accident per total of 1,000,000
working hours.

Developing Independent Human Resources
Job training programs at Kansai Electric aretailored to employee skill and aim to improve
temperament, attitude and abilities while also
ensure that employees acquire and improve
the specialist knowledge required to get thejob done. These programs aim to develop
strong and independent human resources.
Moreover, the company supports employeeswith a challenging spirit by offering study
programs in Japan and abroad as well as
holiday classes. Kansai Electric also provides
education on human rights in the workplace
every year as a part of departmental training.

Full Compliance by All Employees
In February 2003, Kansai Electric published aCompliance Manual that explains all laws,
company policies and rules that employees
must observe. We also launched counselingservices to assist employees on compliance issues.
Kansai Electric also published "How You Should
Act, 2003" with the goal that goes beyond the compliance of the individual to help him/her
maintain the right frame of mind on the job and encourage them to think and act with aforward-looking attitude.
In the future, we will work on creating a corporate culture where employees feel likethemselves, so as to gain back the trust of the general public.
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Cooperation with the Local Community
Animating the Workplace

What our Employees Have to Say●Fully aware of what it takes to do the job right ーAcquiring the first ISO14001 certification for a nuclear power station at Kansai Electricー

Yoshio Hida,
General Manager,
Ohi Nuclear Power Station

The Ohi Nuclear Power Station started an environmental management system in August 2001 and acquired ISO14001
certification - the first nuclear power station of Kansai Electric's to do so - on October 25, 2002.
As a part of our activities, we set targets based on environmental policy and, as before, went about reducing radioactive waste,
promoting energy and resource-saving, and properly managing industrial waste. In offices, we of course sort waste and, in a
departure from past practices, set up an eco-post in each room to collect and recycle paper even from confidential documents.
Also, as of last year, we have been working to reduce CO2 emissions by introducing steady cycling at a rated thermal output
and improving power output by shortening periodic inspections. It is important to create a system in the future with which each
employee can act self-knowingly based on the environmental precepts of "observing laws and regulations", "preventing
pollution from happening", and "continually improving our efforts" so that we can develop sustainable business activities inwhich safety is of top priority in environmental policy.

●Converting CO2 into a Useful Gas ーDevelopment of Flue Gas Decarburization TechnologyーTakashi Nojo,
Engineering Group Manager,
Customer Division(Formerly
Chief Researcher at theEnvironmental TechnicalResearch Center, Electric PowerTechnical Research Center)

The removal of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides are called" denitrification" and "desulfurization" respectfully, so the recovery of carbon
dioxide from exhaust gas would be called "decarburization". Carbonic gas and CO2 are other names for carbon dioxide. It's hardened dry
ice.
The truth of the matter is that my real enthusiasm grew when I learned there were not as many organizations around the world as I
thought researching equipment for recovering carbon dioxide from exhaust gas. I felt that directly recovering carbon dioxide fromexhaust gas would be a sure means for reducing emissions.
Also, while carbon dioxide is called a "greenhouse gas", it is widely used around the world in many ways. Research began looking forcountermeasures to global warming, but if we can expand the effective use of the recovered carbon dioxide as a material for chemical
products, there would be ample need for recovery equipment.
Following the development of a new absorbent liquid for separating and recovering carbon dioxide, equipment efficiency is now thought
to be the world's highest. I am hoping that the developed system can be deployed in countries around the world.

●Helping to Make Power Stations Greener ーRecipient of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Awardー

Hidekazu Oitsu,
Design Department,
Miyazu Energy ResearchCenterAt the 21st National Factory Greenery Conference, the Miyazu Energy Research Center received the Minister of Economy,
Trade and Industry Award. The research center lies within Wakasa Quasi-national Park, therefore the site is 54% (230,000 m2)
covered in greenery including areas where ecological planting was adopted to create near-natural forests. Recently, we
planted black pine saplings that had been inoculated with truffle spores to prevent withering, in Amanohashidate Park.
●What was hard?
Because of excessive sunlight, the water we gave to the ivy that covered the embankment dried up quickly, causing early
withering. However, through trial and error, we came up with a planting mat of high water retention which we laid
underneath the ivy roots to prevent withering.
●Where was the most contrived?
Building a corner of flowering and fruiting trees, paths, the dragonfly pond and pagoda around the PR building so that visitors
could enjoy themselves walking about the grounds.
●What worried you most?
Because of the residential homes nearby, we made a grassy lawn in flat areas to prevent sand from scattering to theneighborhood. We were also extremely careful not to effect nearby animal facilities such as fish farms with the chemicals
we were using. Moreover, we effectively used soil from the site that was excavated during the construction of the power
station on the basic concept of "not removing or bringing in any dirt".
●Comment
I look forward to managing these green tracts so that visitors can enjoy them and I hope that this contributes to the local
community in some sort of way.

●For the Children who will Shoulder the Future ーVisiting classroomー(Left) Junko Motomachi,(Right) Yumiko Fujii,
General Affairs (Community Cooperation)
Department, Kobe Sales Office56●Tell us about what you do.
We visit primarily elementary schools to teach the children about the environment and energy.
●Where is the most effort needed?
It's hard to talk entirely about environmental problems, so we link them to energy issues and try to get thechildren to ask themselves and think about what they can do in their daily lives to help. Also, lecturing looses thechildren's attention, so we try to add as many hands-on activities as possible.
●Tell us about a particular episode.
A teacher at one school asked if there were some kind of "experiment kit that would
show the children just how hard it is to generate electricity". After repeated trial anderror, we made a kit of seven hand-cranked generators linked in a series that would
light up a fluorescent lamp when all were turned in unison. This was a big hit in all
the schools we brought it to and teachers have commented that is was "great toChildren cranking generators
experience directly how difficult it is to make electricity in a fun way".
by hand●What are your aspirations?
Now that elementary schools have introduced self-interest constructive time into the curriculum, every year
there have been more and more requests for the visiting classroom. We want to develop the visiting classroom
so that children, who will be shouldering the future, will be interested in the environment and energy, and will
think about what they can do for the future of the planet.

Activities of
The Kansai Electric Group
Chapter 6 Contents

Environmental protection is a group-wide effort
at the Kansai Electric Group. While doing what
we can for the environment, we will continue toprovide customer-satisfying products andservices so that customers and local communities
alike recognize us as a "trustworthy andstrong" group.

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Activities of The Kansai Electric Group - General Consumer
Infrastructure Industry

58

Group-wide Activities

60

Developing the Eco-Business57

Activities of The Kansai Electric Group
Activities of The Kansai Electric Group - General Consumer Infrastructure Industry / Group-wide Activities

Activities of The Kansai Electric Group - General Consumer Infrastructure Industry
At the core of the electric utility business of the Kansai Electric Group is a "general consumer infrastructure industry", where we develop
business in three areas: "total energy", " IT (Information Technology)" and "lifestyle amenities".
●Aims of Kansai Electric Group business
Sustainable growth of group with general lifestyle infrastructure industry as core of electric utility businessIT
Providing information
services to local
communities as IP

Customer
LNG
infrastructure
Optical fiber
networks

Total energy
Providing customers with best solution on
combination of electricity + gas (cogeneration)

Local
community
trust

Earn group revenue with electricity as core

Extensiveuse ofmanagement
resources

Lifestyle amenities
Creating safe,
comfortable
and convenient living
environments

To solidify trust placed in company

To continue as the customer's trusted choice
and attain sustainable growth as a group, we
will propose to customers the best solution
possible on a mix of quality services available
only through the Kansai Electric Group.

Providing best solution by mixing group services on baseof electricity

Group-wide Activities
Working from the Five Basic Principles of the Action Plan for Global Environmental Considerations ([4] Coordination of efforts throughout theKansai Electric Group) that guide company activities, the Kansai Electric Group is united in core efforts to increase group revenue by
promoting the eco-business and to strengthen our risk management through improved environmental management.

Relations with Group Companies●Report meeting history
Description

Number ofattendingcompanies

Oct. 2002

Staged every year during 3 R's Month. Each company reports on
recent events in eco-business. At 9th meeting, Kanden Kogyo
reported on shell volume reduction technology and shell waste
recycling technology.

15

Nov. 2002

Explained future group-wide activities such as environmental
management and green purchasing. Provided information on ISO
environmental management systems.

21

Kansai Electric and Kansai Environment Engineering Center(certified inspection organization of the Ministry of the Environment)
provided information on Soil Contamination Law and testing methods.
Introduced soil contamination engineers from each company.

14

Meeting title

Date

Kansai Electric takes advantage of various
opportunities to strengthen relations withgroup companies.

Group-wide study
meeting forrecycle activities●Sharing information by holding "report meetings"

Company
information reportmeeting●Support for eco-business development by
utilizing the diversity of technology andknow-how available to us

Explanatory
March 2003
meeting of Soil
Contamination Law●Providing information by publishing"Eco-Business News"At group companies , environmental protection is
an important management issue. All companies
have introduced an environmental management
system and are developing environmental
protection activities according to the nature andconfiguration of their business.
Kanden Kogyo Co., Ltd. providing information
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Eco-Business News

Improving Environmental Management
ISO14001 Acquisition

Kinden Corporation＜Environmental policy＞(Basic Policy)

After the head office in Osaka acquired
ISO14001 certification in January 2000, thecompany developed activities for all offices
and became fully certified by January 2001.
They have already gained ISO9001 certification
and are using that to gain the satisfaction andtrust of customers as a company that "usestechnology to link the natural environment andpeople".

【Environmental Activities】
NEWJEC targets many environmental resultsin the jobs they take on. In 2002, they
developed activities to submit environmentalfriendly proposals, which helped to increase
orders. In the future, they will work to produce
technical proposals developed with creativeideas.

The Environmental Chemical Test and Analysis
Lab acquired ISO14001 certification in May
1996. They already have acquired JISQ17025
as well, and are promoting activities toimprove both quality and the environment.

【Activities to Reduce Environmental Load】【Waste Reduction Activities】

Kansai Tech has aggressively addressed
environmental load reduction by utilizing
processing technology for rendering PCB oil
harmless and targeting zero emission anddischarge design and energy-saving design.
They are also building waste management
systems for accurately sorting PCB pollutants
and non-pollutants.

A new test and analysis lab completed in
October 2002 is collecting, sorting and reusingorganic solvents used at the facility. In 2002
alone, they reused about 200 of solvent andreduced glass waste by about 2.7 t.
●Solvent reuse flow
ChemicalRecoveryRecovery
Used in analyses

Spentsolvent

Osaka Rinkai Netsu Kyokyu Co., Ltd.
Osaka Rinkai Netsu Kyokyu began in 2001 by
supplying heat to Universal Studios Japanand other nearby facilities. After that, theylaunched energy-saving activities and started
building systems to prevent air pollution,
eventually acquiring ISO14001 certification in
January 2003. Their plans for the future are tohorizontally develop their environmental
activities to their regional heat supply centers
in Nanko, Rinku Town and Sannomiya.

Treated by
distillation andreusedReused byother industry as
paint solvent

SamplebottleNEWJEC Inc.

In 2000, Kansai Tech launched an environment
division to aggressively promote activities toreduce environmental load. In 2002, both theEnvironmental Department and their Fukuzaki
Plant acquired ISO14001 certification.

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container

Harmony with the environment(Theme)Promoting the design and installation ofenvironment-friendly systems(Action Plan)●Proper management of waste●Resource conservation●Energy conservation

Kansai Environment Engineering Center Co., Ltd.

Activities of The Kansai Electric Group - General Consumer Infrastructure Industry / Group-wide Activities

The Osaka and Chubu branch offices of Kinden
were the first in the industry to acquire
ISO14001 certification, that being in September
1999. Since then, all of their domestic businesssites have become certified. Now, they plan to
do the same with ISO9001 by upgrading andstrengthening systems as an "technology you
can trust" and working to assure and improve
quality and the environment on their company
motto of "creating customer satisfaction".

Kansai Tech Corporation

Reuse ofsample bottle

Recycle by chemical
manufacturer(Reused as chemical bottle)

Understanding Environmental Load Data
Kansai Electric is also working to understandthe environmental load of the Kansai ElectricGroup. In 2002, they compiled data onelectricity, water and vehicle fuel consumption
from the 25 main group companies. They also
investigated air pollutants, water pollutants
and waste.

＜Environmental Policy (abstract)＞
Protect the local and global environments
as an important business issue in all heat
supply activities.
＜Environmental Objectives and Targets＞（1）Stable supply of heat（2）Energy conservation（3）Resource conservation（4）Prevention of air pollution（5）Waste reduction●Environmental load of 25 main groupcompanies
Item

Fiscal 2002 results

Electricity consumption

275,879,988kWh

Water consumption

1,291,135ｍ3

Gasoline consumption

1,398kLight oil consumption

811k

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Activities of The Kansai Electric Group
Developing the Eco-Business

Developing the Eco-Business
Kanden EL-Farm Co., Ltd.
Recycling of Driftwood Collected from Dam Reservoirs[Unused Natural Resources]

Kanden EL-Farm was the first venturecompany to come from the Kansai Electric's
Entrepreneurial Opportunity System. Theirbusiness is to recycle driftwood and leaves
collected from dam reservoirs, lumbered woodfrom the local area and tree trimmings. Theirmain products are a soil improving agent
known as EL-Compo and acultured soil called EL-Farm 2.
They also developed and areselling a gardening pot set
called EL-Pianta.

Dam driftwood, grass and leaves,thinning waste, pruning waste

Soil
Kanden EL-Farm’s business model
was given the Good Design Award.

Farm

Waste treatment[EL-Farm]
Bioregion1
Recycle[Local Area]
Soil improving agent, cultured soil
(EL-compo, EL-Farm 2)

Planting base
(EL-Farm 1)

Livestock litter
Fertilizer material(EL-Wood)(EL-Chip)

EL-Pianta

Kanden Eco Melts Co., Ltd.
Recycling of Polystyrene

Kanden Eco Melts

Kanden Eco Melts dissolves and palletizes
such as Styrofoam that previously had been
either incinerated or buried as landfill. And
then sells them as a material for plastics
polystyrene products. We will begin to operate
In August 2003.

Solvent supplier

Manufacturer

Sales and recovery via dealers

Uses solvent todissolve Styrofoam.

Recovered as gel
Recycle plant

Recycled pellets Recycled solvent

Processed into Eco Melts solvent

Sold as material for plastics

Kyosei Co., Ltd.
Recycling and Reuse of Waste Brick
Government,
business, etc.

Using special solidification technology, Kyosei
makes unbaked red bricks from 80% waste
insulation from thermal power stations andwaste from businesses and local governments,
without baking the material. They started
production and sales in 2001 and the products
are today widely used as a construction andgardening material.

Waste
byproduct

Project Image

Recycled
product

Intermediate
processing

Unbakedsolidified
product(Resources)

KyoseiCo., Ltd.
Generalconsumermarket(HC, gardening)

Landfillsite
Red Brick“Azzan Brix”
Made 80% of
recycled resources

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Mos works Kanden Co., Ltd.

Kinden Corporation

Kanden Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Energy Conservation Activities

Developing the Air Conditioner Filer Cleaning Business

The heat island phenomenon gets worse every
year in large urban areas like Osaka, yet one
solution that is grabbing attention is therooftop garden. Mos works Kanden sells
rooftop garden products that utilize alightweight and conveniently portable "growthmat" for growing sedum and lichens that arestrong against heat and require little
maintenance. Their nursery is located on the
grounds of the Tanagawa No. 2 Thermal
Power Station.

Following amendments to the Law
Concerning the Rational Use of Energy,
Kinden set out to optimize energy
conservation by pulling the host of diagnostic
technologies we had (deterioration
diagnostics, energy conservation diagnostics
and troubleshooting) into a "energy
conservation promotion technology" package,
and are now developing services fromrenewal proposals to planning, installationand verification.

Kanden Kogyo is cleaning medium
performance air conditioner filters by
ultrasonic wave and reusing them. This isimportant because these filters are normallydiscarded after use. With Kanden Kogyo
technology, filters can be washed 3 to 5
times. The filters are restored to almost a newstate and delivered to the customer. This
reduces waste to 1/3 - 1/5 and helps to cut
costs that normally would be spent on newpurchases. In the future, they want to try
washing intake filters for gas turbines.

●General equipment diagnostic system

Energy conservation
diagnostics

Deterioration
diagnostics●Equipment repair and remodeling●Operation management●Maintenance management●Physical deterioration●Economical deterioration●Social deterioration

Developing the Eco-Business

Production and Sales of Rooftop Garden Products

Rooftop garden at Itami Airport

Troubleshooting

Kansai Environmental Engineering Center Co., Ltd.
Developing Soil and Ground Water Pollution Testing and Recovery Business●Site investigations●Cause identification●Improvement measures

Automatic ultrasonic filter cleaning machine

Kanden Gas and Cogeneration Co. Inc.
Developing the "Energy Services company" Business

Following the enforcement of the Soil
Contamination Law, Kansai Environmental
Engineering Center became certified as adesignated testing organization of the
Ministry of the Environment in January 2003.
Putting to work a rich history of testing
results, they propose soil and ground test
methods suitable to the target site andsurrounding environment. Also, in the field of
purification and recovery, they have a turnkey
system for providing everything from test
results evaluation to proposal, design,
installation and confirmation tests ofcountermeasure solutions.

New Energy Activities
Kinden is also responding to diversified
demands for "wind power generation" andproducing steadfast results by building
simpler downsized systems utilizing thestrong points of foreign manufactured.

Kanden Gas and Cogeneration (Kanden
GASCO) sells gas for Kansai Electric andproposes the best energy system tocustomers. As a part of their businessactivities, they are involved in ESCO (Energy
Services Company) business. They are
helping customers to save energy byproposing the best energy system for theirneeds and by providing them with totalenergy support. In a public bidding for workat the Osaka Prefecture Hospital, Kanden
GASCO was selected as the best proposal.
●Business image
ESCO businessAll contracting by Energy-saving effect Energy-saving
guaranteed
effect confirmed
Kanden GASCO
Operation management
and maintenance

Verification of reduction

Renovation work

Energy services contract

Design draft proposal

Detailed energy evaluation

Memorandum

Soil testing by boring

Preliminary evaluation

Sarakitomanai (Hokkaido) 1,650 kW X 9 units

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Environmental Communication

The status of Environmental Communication
Kansai Electric is aggressively promoting face-to-face communication activities that relate to the needs of customers and hosting
communities and that rely on upgraded operations and mutual understanding.

Communication with Hosting Communities

Communication Over the Internet

Communication via this Environmental Action Report

Kansai Electric uses an in-house LAN nicknamed the"The Voice of Dumbo" to convey opinions and needs
with regard to the company's business activities tomanagement in a timely fashion. This approachpromotes information-sharing inside the company
and helps to improve operations. Also, at branch
office and subsidiaries, we started an "energy confab"
and at sales offices a "service confab" to hear thethoughts and ideas of scholars and opinion-leadersfrom local communities and apply them to improving
business operations.

Kansai Electric introduces environmental
activities in detail and posts press releases andannouncements on environmental events in atimely fashion on the company website.
Moreover, we utilize a purpose-specificdatabase to manage responses to mail inquiries
on environmental information or company
activities with every effort being made tosuitably and promptly reply to messages.

A questionnaire is provided at the end of thisreport. We use the comments that people send
us as reference for improving our environmental
protection activities and this report.
●Impression of the 2002 report
Hard to understand2 items
10%
Normal5 items
25%

Easy tounderstand13 items
65%● Some Major Comments on the Environment and Our Activities●
Comments on Kansai Electric's Environmental Protection Activities●More PR is needed about the Kansai Green Power Fund. ●Kansai Electric should build their entire vehicle fleet of electric vehicles.
●More PR is needed about all-electrification's relation to environmental problems. ●Can Kansai Electric do something to process PCB?
●You need to make a greater effort to spread new energy sources. ●Your activities would be highly praised overseas. ●I wish you would push hydropower more.
●People can relate to your gesture of giving away flower seeds, so I'd like you to continue doing it in the future. ●I'd like more PR that links daily life to your activities.
●I learned from your visiting classroom how various environmental problems start, such as CO2 being generated by the burning of fossil fuels.

Kansai Electric reports the progress of environmental activities through the company website and this report,
but more importantly we use the feedback from readers to continue and improve these activities.
Comments on this Environmental Action Report●Concerning the Content●There is plenty of information, but more efforts are●We listed reference information separately as background to our activities and supplemental

needed in its stracture. It is also hard to identify thethinking and direction of your activities.

information. We tried illustrating our thinking in the headers of individual articles.
●We introduce some specific comments of customers and how we have responded to them following●More PR is needed on what has been done to respondthis page. We also discuss for the first time what was said at the opinion-sharing meetings where
we talked about this report. Moreover, we introduce what our employees at many business sites
think about the representative examples given in the visiting classroom.

to customer demands as well as on educational
programs for elementary school children.
●You should emphasize the environmental protection●We introduced businesses that have acquired ISO14001 certification and included the progressefforts of related companies more and not just talkabout the eco-business.

made in trying to understand our own environmental load.

●Articles of Interest
State of environmental
communication
Observance of environmental
lawsand regulations

6

7

New ERA Strategy

66

Efficiency

Environmental policy andaction plans

7
4Main points of Eco Action
Company-wide view ofenvironmental load
Environmental accounting
Environmental
management systems

62

Reduction

6
0

5

7

10（items）

0

5

Activities abroad
Action forozone layer protection
Measure for preventing
air pollution, etc.
Harmony with10
local communities
Promotionofmeasures for9resource recycling
100（items）

3

6

Safety andsanitation activities
Activities of
the Kansai Electric Group
Reference data
Comments of third parties
about this report47

Promotion ofgreen purchasing
Energy and resource-saving
activities in offices
Processing ofradioactive waste

6

Exchange and relations in environmental
protection outside the company

67

5

for contributing
13 Activities
tohosting communities
100（items）

8
7

5
8

5

10
（items）

7
7

0

5

10
（items）

Environmental Communication with the Coming Generation
Opinion-sharing Meeting with Younger Generations
Kansai Electric held a series of meetings with college students from the Kansai area at the Nanko Power Station and ATC Green Eco Plaza, to shareopinions about company environmental protection activities and this Environmental Action Report. The purpose of the meeting was to gain the participants'
understanding of our activities, create a digest edition of this report from the reader's perspective, and hear a few ideas and suggestions about future
activities. The group met a total of four times with the help of staff from NPO E-Being, which served as coordinator of the cooperative relations between
industry, government and academia.

《 1st meeting》《 2nd & 3rd meetings》《 4th meeting》

Tour of primary facilities at
the Nanko Power Station

Explanation by Kansai Electric of all company
environmental protection activities

Creation of a digest edition of this reportfrom the reader's perspective

Announcement of opinions andsuggestions on future activities

Environmental Communication《 1st meeting》

At the 2nd and 3rd meetings, students shared their thoughts and opinions on what information should be provided and how it should bepresented to customers and residents of hosting communities. As a result, they prepared a digest edition of the Kansai Electric's Grobal
Environmental Action Report 2003.

◎Some of the Major Comments◎ Our Application of Comments●It would better if we could see the people who work at Kansai●We listed comments of company personnel who are behind environmental protection

Electric and read interviews with them.
●More PR is needed on activities the company does in cohort

with customers.
●It is tiring to go through pages and pages of graphs and text. I'dlike to see some simpler visuals.
●You need more tools and listings of places to contact so people

can seek more information.

activities.
●We broke up our global environmental protection efforts into supply-side efforts (up towhen electricity is delivered to the customer) and demand-side efforts (what we dotogether with customers and society as a whole).
●We worked on expression by using more concise text and simpler visuals.
●We presented the information we wanted to convey (what we think readers want toread) in greater detail and provided links so that readers could seek further information.

Ryosuke Kuribayashi
NPO E-Being●Participating Students (Honorifics omitted)(Upper row from left) Yoshitomo Ono, Masamichi Okano, Hiroshi Ogawa and Sayaka Tatsumi of Osaka University Graduate School,
Yuichiro Takai of University of Osaka Prefecture Graduate School, and Momoko Sugawara of Kyoto University Graduate School.
(Bottom row from left) Rie Ichii and Yu Kobori of Kobe University Graduate School, Yumi Igarashi, Kazutoshi Ukon, Takuya Konishi,
Emi Takagawa and Keiichi Tazaki of Doshisha University Faculty School of Economics.

I would like to express my heartfelt
appreciation to the students who took part inthis exchange and the staff from theEnvironmental Department that respectfully
and seriously listened to the sometimes
harsh opinions of the students. Thesemeetings were moments I will cherish
forever.

A large part of the interest that customers show in businesses is "just how much these businesses are doing for the environment". We strongly feel that
this is the very criteria of supplier selection that characterizes the times. In this kind of world, the opinion exchanges we held this time proved to be avaluable opportunity for us to see things from the customer's perspective and rethink about how we can better convey our activities to our customers.
Kansai Electric wants to continue with this kind of encounter not only to discover ways to disclose environmental information but also to gain anunderstanding amongst customers and the general public of the whole span of business activities we promote.

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From the Perspective of an Environmental NPO- Opinion-sharing Meetings with Kansai Electric
These opinion-sharing meetings were more significant than I had ever imagined they could be as participants walked
away with a good understanding of the environmental protection activities of Kansai Electric and an easy-tounderstand digest edition of Kansai Electric's Environmental Action Report was created on the cooperation ofindustry, academia and private NPO.
For our NPO, it was a chance to deepen out contact with how businesses do businesses, while for the students, it wasa great opportunity to learn about the energy situation and what business is doing about the environment. It was also
encounter with the way people who work in the energy sector "think".
The students that read Kansai Electric's Global Environmental Action Report 2002 felt for the most part that it was"overly difficult", "hard to understand" and "forced them to give up halfway through". But, through these opinionsharing meetings, there were some wonderful suggestions that were reflected in the report and the students left
Kansai Electric a message.

Takeo Inoue
Director, NPO E-Being

Message from Students shouldering the future to Kansai Electric《How to Go about Future Activities》
You should present your corporate vision and philosophy (how you think of yourselves as a company within society) in concreteterms, and then evaluate and explain your current activities.

●

We'd like to see you commend employees who take the initiative ahead of others to promote environmental activities.

●●

We expect an aggressive stance rather than vagueness about current activities, which you could demonstrate bydevelopingcleanenergy as an industry leader.

《Improving Your Environmental Communications》
You need to build an effective communication system that clarifies the mutual relationships, targets, roles and other matters of thevarious types of information media (i.e., Environmental Action Report, website, TV commercials, newspaper advertisements, PR
pavilions, fliers, pamphlets, events, meter slips, etc.)●

You need to deepen relations between departments (i.e., sales offices, PR department, etc.) and oversee all of the information you
release so as to provide more effective information that is carefully tailored to the individual stakeholders.

●Your work is not over with the completion of the Environmental Action Report. You must feed back evaluations and link them tofuture activities.

●

These opinion-sharing meetings were wonderful, therefore we want them to continue.

●

For the students, this experience was not just for expressing their approval or disapproval of what is being done about energy problems as itpresented them with an opportunity to think about the current situation as someone who can contribute to resolving these problems. It was pointed
out that behind this opportunity was not the one-way type of environmental communication in which a company throws out information and areport, but an atmosphere of participation in which committed parties could painfully share and think about environmental problems together. As an
environmental NPO, we reconfirmed just how useful this kind of structure is towards promoting a partnership between business and the generalpublic when it comes to promoting activities.
In the future, I would like to create more opportunities for sharing opinions with other stakeholders such as housewives so that other persons of thegeneral public may think about energy problems and understand what businesses are doing about the environment. To survive in the future,businesses will need the understanding and support of society.

NPO E-Being■Senior Advisor Takashi Gunjima (Professor, Doshisha University Faculty School of Economics)■Director Takeo Inoue (Environmental counselor [Consumer/Business], alternate EMS inspector, Eco Stage evaluator)■Major operations: Planning and managing of seminars and events, awareness activities, publication, consulting, research, etc.
■Contact information: c/o ATC Green Eco Plaza, 11th floor ITM Wing, ATC Building, 2-1-10 Nankokita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka 559-0034

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Reference Information
Reference Information Contents
Environmental Management
66 Transformation in Environmental Policy, etc.
66 Environmental Assessments for the Construction ofPower Stations
Global Environmental Protection
67 Overview of the RPS System
67 Contributors to the Kansai Green Power Fund (Fiscal 2003)
68 Main Electricity Rate Menus
68 Cascade Refrigerator
69 Eco Cute
69 Working Principle and Performance of Heat Pumps
70 Development of Advanced Technology
71 Activities and Feasibility Studies for Kyoto Mechanism Projects(Activites before fiscal 2001)
72 The Environmentally Friendly Resource Saving Building(the Kobe Kanden Building)
73 Energy and Resource Conservation(Home Energy Management System [HEMS])
73 Business Site Awards

Social Activities
74 Exchange with Local Communities(PR Facilities, Environmental Publications, etc.)
75 Publication of Site Reports
76 Activities for Providing Information on Electromagnetic Field
65

Environmental Management

Transformation in Environmental Policy, etc.
Environmental protection activities at Kansai Electric are based on the Five Basic Principles of the Global Environmental Action Plan that were adopted in
April 1990 and the Action Plan for Global Environmental Considerations that was drawn up in 1991. In 2000, because of big changes in our businessenvironment that came after partial liberalization of the power retail market, we revised our Action Plan for Global Environmental Considerations andreplaced the Mid-term Plan and New Mid-term Action Plan with a rolling Eco Action plan that sets targets every year for the subsequent three years. Bysteadfast executing this Eco Action plan, we are voluntarily but aggressively staking a challenge to environmental problems so as to gain the trust of thegeneral public.

(Fiscal year)

1990

1991

1992

Developing Management
toward the 21st Century

General Company
Management Policy

1993-1995

1996-1999

2000-

Business Innovation andAction Plans

New Mid-Term Management Policy

Mid-Term
Management Policy

Environmental policies

Five Basic Principles of the Global Environmental Action Plan (Adopted April 1990)

Philosophy

Previsions

The Action Plan for Global Environmental Consideration (Adopted April 1991)

Action Guide

1995-

Steady expansion ofactivities

Concrete
Action Plans

Mid-Term Action Plan

subsidiary makes its own newplans each fiscal year.

● Establish mid-term action plan for entire company● Overall company policy is● Promoted the setting of numerical targets,on course

Medium ofpromotion

2001

2002

2003

global warming, we have also embarked
on international activates● There is a need for an environmental policy which will
respond to urgent management issues such as
the tightening of market competition and the specificimplementation of the Kyoto Mechanism● Efforts ranged from grass roots local activities tomeet demands of problems
requiring a long-term
response2000● While strengthening mid-term strategy with regard tochecks and reviews● Yearly plans are failing to

Eco Action

New Mid-Term Action Plan
Promoting long-term activities aimed
at supporting harmonious coexistencewith society

Promoting long-term activities
that contribute to harmonious
relationship with society● Each head office, branch and

Evaluation of
Activities

New ERA Strategy

actual policy on global warming

Power Plant Siting and Global Environment
Promotion Conference

Global Environmental Project Promotion conference

Nuclea Power andEnvironment Committee

Environmental Assessments for the Construction of Power Stations
An environmental assessment is a process for determining the content of a development project and project plans. It involves surveys, preliminary
measurements and assessments on the potential impact on the environment of a project. These results are disclosed to the general public, after which
comments are heard from residents and local governments. After all of that, project plans are drawn up from the perspective of environmental protection.
In 1997, the Environmental Impact Assessment Law went into force and the Electric Utilities Industry Law was revised adding in particular specificformalities for power stations. Under the new system, project plans must show environmental considerations from the early stages and there are
additional mandated procedures for judging whether or not an assessment is needed as well as for selecting evaluation items and methods.
Moreover, in order to receive a permit to build a power station, project plans must comply with the environmental impact report. Furthermore, in order tocompare the actual situation against assessment results and identify the state of the environment, ex post facto tests are implemented as necessaryduring construction and before and after operation commences.
Judgment of necessity
GeneralpublicBusiness

Measures after process end

Opinions

Project overview/
Simplified
assessment results

Opinions

Determiningof methods

Inspection

Preliminary
reportpreparation
Opinions

Assessment
reportpreparation

Disclosure/
Oversight

Review

Notification

Application
for projectplan permit

Project
implementation
follow-up(Permit)

Judgment(Submittal)
Method report
preparation(Application)

Opinions

Assessment
required(Advice)66

Opinions(Advice)

Ministerof Economy,
Trade
and Industry

Procedures for implementation and hearing opinions(Class 1 project)(Class 2 project)

Local
government

Determining of methods

SurveyReview
Opinion of Minister of the EnvironmentGlobal Environmental Protection

Overview of the RPS System
Electricity Amount Kansai Electric Obliged to Use

System Overview

Based on the Special Measures for Use of New Energy Sources in theElectric Power Industry, Kansai Electric's obliged amount is estimatedas follows by Natural Resources and Energy Agency.

RPS standard for Renewable Portfolio Standard. Based on the Special
Measures for Use of New Energy Sources in the Electric Power Industry
enforced in April 2003, a certain amount of electricity consumed every
year must be generated by new energy sources. The system is directed
at electric utility companies and aims to spread the use of new energy
sources.

About 17% of nationwide total 12.2 billion kWh(100 million kWh)
25.0

●Applicable energy sourcesWind power

Solar power

crude oil, oil gas, combustible
Biomass Excluding
natural gas, coal and products made of these

20.3

20.0

generation method that uses ground
Geothermal Power
heat without drastically depleting hot water

15.0

15.0

generation of 1,000 kW
Hydropower Poweror less by water channeling

10.0

6.1

6.6

7.1

7.6

8.0

2003

04

05

06

07

11.1

5.0
0.0

08

09

10 (Fiscal year)

Source: Material from Natural Resources and Energy Agency (January, 2003)

Method that Electric Utilities Use to Fulfill Obligations
An electric utility can choose the most advantageous approach to fulfilling RPS obligations from the following three offerings, taking into consideration economic
feasibility and other matters. The equivalent amount of electricity generated by new energy sources is managed via an electronic account owned by the government.

1 Generate electricity oneself
2 Purchase from others electricity generated
with new energy sources
3 Purchase from others an equivalent amount ofelectricity required of new energy sources

Managed by electronic accountowned by government

1
Generate electricity oneself

2

Government

Purchase from others
electricity generated withnew energy sources

Equivalent amount of electricity required of
new energy source(An amount equal to electricity use or standard
usage rate as prescribed by law)

Electric utility

Use of electricity generated
by new energy sources3

Electricity generated (used) by new energy sources

Purchase from others an equivalentamount of electricity requiredof new energy source

To other electric utility

Contributors to the Kansai Green Power Fund (Fiscal 2003)●Solar power generation (23 contributors)
Contributor

Facility output

Contributor

Hirakata South Public Center (Hirakata, Osaka Pref.)20kW

Ibaraki Ai Community Center (Ibaraki, Osaka Pref.)5kW

No. 6 Welfare Center for the Elderly "Day service Center"(Ibaraki, Osaka Pref.)

12kW

Takatsuki Public Pool and Facilities(Takatsuki, Osaka Pref.)20kW

Kizu Water Treatment Plant chemical sedimentation pond
(Kizu-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto Pref.)Hiyoshi Lifelong Learning Center "Yu You Hiyoshi"(Hiyoshicho, Funai-gun, Kyoto Pref.)Aioi Pumping Station roof (Aioi, Hyogo Pref.)50kW(Targeted power: 20 kW)
4.752kW
10kW

Toyooka Imamori Housing Development (Toyooka, Hyogo Pref.)5kW

Toyooka Hachijo Kindergarten (Toyooka, Hyogo Pref.)10kW

Asago Town Hall (Asago-cho, Asago-gun, Hyogo Pref.)10kW

Asago Yamaguchi Elementary School (Asago-cho, Asago-gun, Hyogo Pref.)10kW

Takeda Castle Ruins parking lot(Wadayama-cho, Asago-gun, Hyogo Pref.)1.58kW

Agricultural and Industrial Products Center(Inagawa-cho, Kawabe-gun, Hyogo Pref.)

4kW

Sekimiya Elementary School (Sekimiya-cho, Yofu-gun, Hyogo Pref.)10kW

Namiga Activity, Support and Welfare Center for the Elderly(tentative name, Namiga-cho, Shito-gun, Hyogo Pref.)Shiga Prefectural Office (Otsu, Shiga Pref.)Facility output
10kW
30kW
(Targeted power: 20 kW)

Gamo Higashi Elementary School wood workshop(Gamo-cho, Gamo-gun, Shiga Pref.)10kW

Eigenji Yamagami Elementary School(Eigenji-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Shiga Pref.)20kW

Kobe Kaigan Subway Line site andDaimaru Station building roof (Kobe, Hyogo)

2.7kW

Mizuware Park (Hikami-cho, Hikami-gun, Hyogo Pref.)3.6kW

Flower and Plant Promotion Center (Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Pref.)5.76kW

Yasu High School (Yasu-cho, Yasu-gun, Shiga Pref.)10kW

Omi-ohashi Toll Road Omi Bridge(Kusatsu-cho, Shiga Pref.)60kW(Targeted power: 20 kW)

Total

324.392kW(Total targeted power:
244.392kW)● Wind power generation (1 contributor)
Contributor
Hotel New Awaji (Nandan-cho, Mihara-gun, Hyogo Pref.)Facility output
2.000kW67

Main Electricity Rate Menus● Office and Building Customers
Plan menu

Description

Contract by Load plan (L PAC)

Enhances load factor (usage factor of customer's power demand equipment). Allows electricity use across 5 inexpensive levels.

Commercial heat storage
and adjustment plan

Stocks inexpensive nighttime electricity required for daytime use of heating/cooling systems, water heaters, etc.
Can reduce peak daytime power demand. Not only power rate but also base rate is reduced.

Commercial airconditioning system plan

Provided as a set package with the Eco-Ice. By running all air-conditioning with electricity, electricity rate for electric heat pump also becomes lower.

Commercial electric heating plan

Discounts on electricity rates are offered to customers that use all-electric heating systems.

Commercial all-electric plan

By using all-electric appliances (i.e.,Eco-ICE, air-conditioning, heating, water heaters, etc.), electricity rate becomes even lower.

● Factory Customers
Plan menu

Description

Contract by Load plan (L Pac)

Enhances load factor (usage factor of customer's power demand equipment). Allows electricity use across 5 inexpensive levels.

By season and time slot

Special rates are offered to customers that use large quantities of electricity at night or on Sundays and holidays.

Voltage Power WE(Weekend)

Special rates are offered to customers that use large quantities of electricity on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Industrial heat storage
and adjustment plan

Stocks inexpensive nighttime electricity required for daytime use of heating/cooling systems,
water heaters, etc. Can reduce peak daytime power demand. Not only power rate but also base rate is reduced.

● Households and Store Customers
Plan menu

Description

Happy Time

Inexpensive rate for family living time: morning, evening and holidays. About 1/3 of regular rate for nighttime.
All-electric homes can receive an even lower rate.(Happy Time)Time-specificElectricity Contract plan

Electricity rate is divided into daytime and nighttime, and measured to compute total. Nighttime electricity is inexpensive,
whereas daytime electricity is expensive. Therefore, the higher nighttime electricity usage is, the lower electricity rate is.
Customers with electric water heaters can neat again daytime electricity.

Low voltage heat storage
and adjustment plan

Stocks inexpensive nighttime electricity as "ice" and "hot water".
Customers can look at using the Eco-Ice and Eco-Ice Mini for daytime cooling and heating.

Cascade Refrigerator
In cooperation with Mayekawa MFG Co., Ltd., Kansai Electric
developed a high efficiency commercial refrigerator for super
low temperatures of -40 - -55˚C. It uses a natural refrigerant
that does not destroy
the ozone layer orcause global warming.
It is used by the frozen
food industry, etc.
Cascade refrigerator
68● Features of the Cascade Refrigerator
Item
Environmentalfriendlinessand safety

Feature●Uses a natural refrigerant (low temperature side: CO2, high temperature side: Ammonia),
thus helping prevent ozone layer destruction and global warming.
●Since CO2 is used as refrigerant on the low temperature side,
it is safe for food processing plants and cold storage.

Cost●Is 20% or more efficient than existing systems. (COP 1.2 * or higher)

Reliability●Adopts a reliable industrial, oil-injected screw compressor. First time used anywhere in the world.
●The evaporator exhibits maximum heat transfer performance without oil stagnation even around -56˚C.

Other●Winner of the 21st Energy-saving Equipment Award of Excellence of the Japan Associationof Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Contractors.
●Winner of 16th Technical Award of the Japan Society of Energy and Resources.

＊COP (Coefficient of Performance) indicates how much heat (in multiples) can be used per unit of power consumption.

Eco Cute
Eco Cute is a new generation water heater that uses a natural refrigerant(CO2). It is very environment-friendly and uses energy very efficiently.
Besides saving energy, the Eco Cute features low running costs because
it runs on nighttime electricity. Kansai Electric expects it to diffuse widelyin the future.

● Features of the Eco Cute● Eco Cute System

Energy-saving

Item

FeatureEnvironmentalfriendliness

Uses a natural refrigerant (CO2) in the place of CFC.
●Ozone destruction factor of 0
●Global warming factor that is 1/1700 of CFC
Uses a heat pump.
●Yearly average COP * of 3
Greatly reduces running costs.

Cost●Special rate plan in Happy Plan
●High efficiency equipment (COP 3 or higher)＊COP (Coefficient of Performance) indicates how much heat (in multiples) can be used per unit ofpower consumption.

Working Principle of Heat Pump

Heat Pump Performance

Family air-conditioning uses the principle of a heat pump. An airconditioner consists of an indoor unit and an outdoor with liquid flowing
between them, as shown below. For cooling, a cold substance is needed,
but cooling is possible by expanding the liquid flowing through thesystem. (This is why the liquid is called a "refrigerant".) To expand theliquid, pressure must be raised to compress the refrigerant, but
pressurization inversely raises temperature. Therefore, to ensure goodquality cooling when the refrigerant expands, the hot compressedrefrigerant must be cooled by the outdoor unit fan. This is why the air
exhausted by the outdoor unit during cooling is hot.
All in all, the refrigerant flowing through the air-conditioner robs the roomof its heat and discharges that heat outside of the room. (The indoor unit
cools, while the outdoor unit discharges the heat.) Because this processof sucking the heat from the room and discharging it outside is similar to a
pump, it is called a "heat pump". (In heating, the cold air from the room isdischarged outside.)So, how much heat can be sucked out of room? How many more times
heat is sucked out of a room than the energy put into doing that is called
the "Coefficient Of Performance" or COP. For example, the Eco Cute has a
COP of 3, meaning it makes available 3 times as much heat as the energy
put into it.

● Ratio of Available Energy to Energy Input

COP3

2
50%
1

1.5 efficient

100%

Heat efficiency oflatest natural gas-fired
thermal power station
at Kansai Electric● Working Principle of the heat Pump (Air-conditioner)3

×

Efficiency of
Eco Cute(Heat pump)of COP3

Expansion
Outdoors

Slightly cooled
refrigerant

Refrigerant
temperature drops.

Heat discharge
Cold refrigerant

Outdoorunit

Indoor unit

NozzleHeatabsorption
Cooling

Slightly warm
refrigerant

Pump
Hot refrigerant

The efficiency of the latest natural gas-fired thermal power station at
Kansai Electric is about 50%. What that means is that, for every 1 unit ofenergy input, we get out about 0.5 units of electricity. With the Eco Cuteand its COP of 3, using the approximate 0.5 units of electric energy
generated, we get 1.5 units of heat (0.5 x 3). In other words, it is 150%
efficient as we get about 1.5 times more heat than the energy we input.

Indoors

Compression
Refrigerant
temperature rises.

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Development of Advanced Technology
Redox Flow Battery
A redox flow battery is a power storage battery that reduces costs by
cutting peak energy use. It charges on inexpensive nighttime electricity
and discharges (is used) during the day. It is clean, long-lasting and has
a high degree of design freedom. And, as a highly functional productwith instantaneous voltage drop compensation capabilities, it isgradually becoming popular amongst customers. Research continues insearch for even higher performance.

High speed responseHigh output support

5 msec or less response
time

Supports overloads 3 ormore the rating.

Long-lasting

No loss

Approx. 15 years

Easy maintenanceCan be maintained at
normal temperature.

Easy capacity boostingNo idling loss when stopped
Load

Environmental-friendly
2-way inverter

Electrolyte can be usedsemi-permanently. Does
not emit CO2, etc.

＋

5+

−

Cell

Easy installation formalities

4+

2+

V /V

Pole

Capacity boosted by adding
electrolyte. "Ordinary layouts
are possible because cell andelectrolyte tank can beseparated."

3+

V /V

Pole

Tank

Partition
Pump

Does not use hazardous
substances of the Fire
Services Law, therefore does
not require special
management or
qualifications.

Next Generation Semiconductor Device● Future possibilities of SiC
For power storage cell
SiC future
For decentralized power system connection
Instantaneous voltage drop protection device
System stabilizer

High voltage, high current

Silicon (Si) wafer semiconductors are used as the circuit element of mostequipment that controls electric power. But, performance has reached its
limits because of high energy loss, etc.
At Kansai Electric, development is underway on a silicon-carbide (SiC)
semiconductor device of superb performance: i.e., high withstand voltage,
low loss, etc. Its potential as a next generation semiconductor device isreason for high expectations.

For super high speed trains, Linear Motor Car
For environmental equipment(Exhaust gas treatment,
deodorizing, sterilization)

Satellites

Space power
generation

For electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles

Power converter

Mobile wirelesshigh frequency transmitter

Si world
IH cooking heater, air-conditioner, etc.

High speed movement
SiC diode of 6.2 kVwithstand voltage

SiC switching transistor of
4.5 kV super low loss

High temperature,high speed SiC diode module
for high current power(5 kV, 200A; 3 kV, 600 A)

Use of Super Critical CO2
One technology for the effective use of absorbed CO2 is the use of super
critical CO2 as solvent or material. Research and development isunderway on substances for pharmaceuticals. This new technology
brings hopes of environmental load reduction compared to conventional
methods that employ highly toxic organic solvents.

● CO2 temperature - pressure curve
Pressure

Super critical state

7.4MPaCritical pressure(What does "super critical" mean?)A given substance exists as a solid, liquid or gas depending on
temperature and pressure conditions. A super critical state is ahigh density phase beyond the critical temperature and criticalpressure. It is a phase that exists between liquid and gas, and does
not liquefy no matter how high pressure is.

Solid

LiquidCritical point

Gas
Triple point

Temperature

31.3℃
Critical temperature

70Activities and Feasibility Studies for Kyoto Mechanism Projects (Activities before tiscal 2001)
Participation in Activities Implemented Jointly (AIJ) Japan Program
The UN Framework Convention on Climate
Change introduced the concept of "joint
implementation" whereby multiple countries
could work together to reduce emissions ofgreenhouse gases. To promote the idea, Japan
created the AIJ Japan Program under which
Kansai Electric has implemented two projects.

●Outline of the project with the Electricity
Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)
Contents
Project namePower Plant Thermal Efficiency Improvement / Recovery
Through Enhanced Operational Management

Participating Japanese Kansai Electric, Electric Power
Development, Chubu Electriccompanies

Cooperative body

Electricity Generating Authority ofThailand (EGAT)

Project
description

The four companies named above have beenpromoting improvement of their power plants’
thermal efficiency, and have developed various
energy-saving techniques. Based on thistechnical experience and expertise, the parties
jointly and cooperatively implement the project toimprove/recover the power plant thermal
efficiency.

Site

South Bangkok Power Station

1996-Fiscal 1999
Duration of the project Fiscal(including monitoring)
Expected effect(project total)

CO2 emission reduction : 40,000t-CO2 /thirty months●Outline of the project in Indonesia
Contents
Project nameInstallation of Renewable Energy Supply
Systems in Indonesia*

Participating Japanesecompanies

Kansai Electric, Tokyo Electric

Cooperative body

The Directorate General of Electricity and Energy
Development of the Ministry of Minesand Energy of the Republic of Indonesia (DGEED)

Project
description

To cooperate in ways contributing tosustainable energy supply through installing
renewable energy supply systems including
the implementation of solar home systems,
microhydropower and hybrid system(photovoltaic and wind power) in rural
areas in Indonesia..

Site

Rural areas in Indonesia
Fiscal 1996-Fiscal 2000 (we have been providing

Duration of the project support for management of maintenance activities
since the beginning of 2001)
Expected effect(project total)

CO2 emission reduction : 1,200 t-CO2 / year

* This project will be implemented in the name of “e7”.

Test and Analyses for Business Development
Kansai Electric has conducted 4 studies under a publicly recruited feasibility study organized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development
Organization (NEDO), aimed at developing business opportunities within the Kyoto Mechanism. Kansai Electric also took part in two projects under another publicly
recruited feasibility study called the Study for Environment and Plant Rehabilitation Projects that was organized by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).
●Outline of the business feasibility study
with Russia (Fiscal 1998)●Outline of the business feasibility study
with Ukraine (Fiscal 1999)
Contents

Contents

Project name

Basic Study on Reconstruction andModernization of Symferopoloskaya
Thermal Power Station

Project nameRenovation and Rehabilitationof District Heat Supply System

Kansai Electric,
Mitsubishi Corporation

Participating Japanesecompanies

Kansai Electric,
Sumitomo Corporation

Participating Japanesecompanies

Kansai Electric,
Shimizu Corporation

United Power System of Russia

Cooperative body

Krymenergo

Cooperative body

Ministry of Fuel and Energy,
Tbilisi

Project
description

The project would improve the total plant
thermal efficiency of Symferopoloskaya
Thermal Power Station by introducing amodern gas turbine combined cycle power
plant which would substantially reduce theplant’s CO2 gas emissions.

Project
description

Introduce thermoelectric supply system
into existing heat supply plant and study
ways to reduce energy consumption
across entire plant.

Site

District Heating Plants in Tbilisi

Contents
Project name

Basic Study on Reconstruction andModernization of Konakovo Thermal
Power Station

Participating Japanesecompanies

Cooperative body

Project
description

The project would improve the total plant
thermal efficiency of Konakovo Thermal
Power Station by introducing a modern
gas turbine combined cycle power plant
which would substantially reduce theplant’s CO2 gas emissions.

Konakovo Thermal Power Station(suburb of Moscow)
CO2 emission reduction : 2.3 million tExpected effect
CO2 / year

Site

●Outline of the business feasibility study
with Ukraine (Fiscal 1999)

Symferopoloskaya Thermal Power
Station (Crimea)
CO2 emission reduction : 0.7 million tExpected effect
CO2 / year

Site

●Outline of the business feasibility study
with the Philippines (Fiscal 2001)

Contents
Ambuklao Hydropower
Plant Rehabilitation Plan

Project name

Binga Hydropower
Plant Rehabilitation Plan in Philippine

Participating Japanesecompanies

Kansai Electric, NEWJECParticipating Japanesecompanies

Kansai Electric, NEWJEC

Cooperative bodyPhilippine National Power
Company (NPC)

Project
description

To maintain the proper operation of power
plants, a plan to apply maintenanceexperiences and technologies used at
power plant in Japan to power stations
where sand deposition in reservoirs inprogress is designed

Philippine National Power
Cooperative body
Company (NPC)
In addition to using Japan’s experience andtechnology in repairing stalled hydropower
facilities, plan and carry out measures toquickly get the facilities back up andrunning. Diagnose the facilities and repair
and replace intake mechanisms anddeteriorated machinery

Ambuklao Hydropower Plant(Benguet Province, Luzon Island)
CO2 emission reduction : 250,000 tExpected effect
CO2 / year

Site

CO2 emission reduction: 50,000 t-CO2/year(Highest value case where optimum plan for

Expected effect achieving highest reduction in CO2 has beenused)●Outline of the business feasibility study
with Georgia (Fiscal 2001)

Contents

Project name

Project
description●Outline of the business feasibility study
with Georgia (Fiscal 2000)

Binga Hydropower Plant(Benguet Province, Luzon Island)
CO2 emission reduction : 260,000 tExpected effect
CO2 / year

Site

Contents
Project name

Basic Study on Reconstruction andModernization of Garbadani Power
Plant in Georgia

Participating Japanesecompanies

Kansai Electric, Kawasaki Heavy
Industries, Shimizu Corporation

Cooperative body

Ministry of Fuel and Energy

Project
description

Enable combined cycling by highefficiency gas turbine in 3 seriously aged
steam turbine at power plant, reduceenergy use with improved energy
efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.

Site

Garbadani Power Plant, Rustabi

Expected effectCO2 emission reduction: 570,000 tCO2/year (total for 3 units)
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An Environmentally Friendly Resource Saving Building(The Kobe Kansai Electric Building)
DesignDesign chosen to blend inwith local environment
Radio tower = Wind tower

Capturing light
Generation of solar power. Solar energy panels capableof generating 18 kW of power.

Capturing wind
Using the wind power capturing via the radio tower,
the whole building may be ventilated

Cutting off heat
The windows are double-glazed. This cuts down on theamount of heat entering and leaving the building, thus
saving the amount of energy required for air conditioning.

Easy flow of energy
100%

50%

Treating energy with respect
The building is designed to allow the effective use ofnature light in providing lighting for the rooms. Lightsensors work to adjust the energy output of lighting
apparatus, allowing energy to be saved.

Diagram of double-glazing
Dry air
Glass

Diagram of light adjustment system

Damp-absorbing material

Treating energy with respect

OfficeOfficeOfficeOutput of lighting
apparatus

Morning Afternoon Night time TimeThe building uses the Eco Ice system. Demand for air
conditioning has moved 100 % to night time only. Using
the relatively cheaper night time electric power, heatis stored in a tank using a heat pump. This is then usedduring the day to provide air conditioning. This has
allowed drastic cuts in running costs.

OfficeNatural light

Necessary degreeof illumination

Degree of lightSingle-glazing Double-glazing

Treating resources with respect
The filler for the panels in the OA room were createdusing old glass bottles and glass waste rendered into
powder and reconstructed.

Air
inlet

Air conditioner

Air conditioner

On construction of the underground foundations(slabs, walls), a high-strength plastic frame wasused so as to raise the rate of possible reuse.

Air conditioner

Air conditioner

Treating water with respect
Heat storage tank for cooling

Main energy-saving effects
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Well water is used for the air conditioning system
and general use.

Wind flowPrimary energy consumption
For air
conditioning
Average officebuilding

For lighting
and OA

770

Kobe Kansai
Electric Building

515

586
0

200

400

389
600

800

(MJ/m2 per year)
For pump
and elevator
264

1200

20%
reduction
1400

2(kg-CO2/m per year)
Average officebuilding

264
1000

Volume of CO2 emissions

1600

Stored ice for heat +Lighting system using light sensors
low-temperature air produced
Solar power
Natural ventilation system
Well water used as source of heated water
Use of double-glazing
Construction mainly facing west

55

Kobe Kansai
Electric Building

25%
reduction

40
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

Achieved an approximately 25%
reduction in emissions of CO2

Energy and Resource Conservation (Home Energy Management System [HEMS])
In cohort with Matsushita Industrial Equipment and Hitachi, Kansai
Electric formed EL-Quest Company Inc. in November 2001. The
new venture is conducting validation tests *2 of a new homeenergy demand management system (HEMS) that uses
information technology (IT) such as power line communication
and AIGIS *1, which provides automatic metering via asophisticated power meter and total life services.
The system connects home appliances such as air-conditioners
to a network through the power meter. It provides a solution toforgetting to shut off units by enabling remote control, and adds
an energy-saving effect through interlocked proximity sensors that
detect human presence. It also measures power consumption of
the entire home and individual appliances, and informs the userof consumption with easy-to-understand graphs and tables, whichaims to make consumers more aware of energy conservation. In
2002 tests, CO2 emissions in monitored homes was - after
compensating for weather phenomena and other compounding
factors -- reduced by about 7% over the previous year.
*1 AIGIS (Advanced Intelligent Gate-keeper for Integrated Service): Total life
services that Kansai Electric is working on using a next generation sophisticatedpower meter*2 These validation tests are part of a project subsidized by the New Energy andIndustrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).

● Conceptual view of HEMS

Monitored points:
300 (Restricted topartial monitoring)Temperature sensor + blinds, fans and air conditioner ※Motion sensor + air conditioner

Controls movement of blinds and fans, aswell as air conditioner load.

Automatically controls air conditioner
when sensor does not detect people
at home.

Data centerCollects and analyzes data.
• Collects data on monitored power.
• Processing for communications withAIGIS, etc.

PHS, cellphone
User can operate home appliancesfrom remote by calling in. View ofhome captured by 180˚ panning camera
can be watched on PHS or cellphone.
AIGIS terminal
Monitors power consumption acrossentire house and acts as a server for datatransfers between outside and inside.
Refrigerator
Monitored for how times opened/closed
and power consumption.
Indoor wiring for lights (Eco-net system)

Information terminal
Displays power consumption andutility rates as graphs and tables.
Can centrally control all connected
devices.

AV equipment

Heat pump water heater ※Shut off by system when notneeded.

Can be turned ON/OFF andmonitored from remote.

Business Site Awards●Greenery Awards
Award
Prime Minister's Award for Efforts in Greenery Promotion
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Award
for Factory Greenery Promotion
Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Award for Factory Greenery Promotion

Bureau of International Trade and Industry
Award for Factory Greenery Promotion

Japan Greenery Research and Development Center
Chairman's Award for Factory Greenery
Osaka Prefecture Factory Greenery
Competition - Gold Medal
Osaka Prefecture Factory Greenery
Competition - Silver Medal

Hyogo Prefecture Factory Greenery
Competition - Award of ExcellenceYear received

Power station●Energy Conservation Awards
Award

92

Himeji No. 2

02

Miyazu Energy Research Center

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88
95
83
84
86
93
94
83
84
89
90
93
78
88

Tanagawa No. 2
Himeji No. 2
KainanOhi
Himeji No. 2
KainanGobo
Miyazu Energy Research Center
Himeji No. 2
Nankai
Sakaiko
Gobo
Aioi
Tanagawa No. 2
Sakaiko

78

Sakaiko

Ministry of International Trade and Industry Award for Recycling Promotion

76
77
77
82
89
90

Takasago
Amagasaki No. 3
Higashinada Gas Turbine
Himeji No. 2
Ako
Aioi

Person of merit Council Award
for Recycle Promotion

Ministry of International Trade and Industry
for Factory Energy Management

Agency of Natural Resources and EnergyAward for Factory Energy Management

Bureau of International Trade and Industry Award
for Factory Energy Management●Recycling Awards
AwardYear received

Power station

86
93
96
75
89
92
94
95
97
89
90
91
92
94
95

Sakaiko
Himeji No. 2
Tanagawa No. 2
Sakaiko
Himeji No. 2
Tanagawa No. 2
KainanHimeji No. 1
Aioi
Tanagawa No. 2
Aioi
Gobo
Ako
Miyazu Energy Research Center
Nanko

Year received

Office

95
94
97
98
99

Head Office
Head OfficeOsaka Power Station
Kiso Substation
Kishiwada Substation
Kasugade Substation, Central Office
for Transmission and Substations
Head Office, Maizuru Thermal Power
Station Construction Office
Himeji No. 2 Power Station

00
01● Scenery Awards
Award
Japan Color Institute Public Color Award
American Lighting Society International Lighting AwardGood Design Award of Ministry of International Trade and Industry

Himeji City Urban Scenery Award

Year received
90
91
94
90
97

02

Power station
Nanko
Nanko
Nanko
Himeji No. 1
Himeji No. 2●Other Awards
AwardYear received

Global Environment Award of Ministry of International Trade and Industry

93
98
00
02
03
00
03

Environmental Report Award of Excellence

Osaka Environment Award
Environment Promotion Council of Fukui Award
Local Environmental Protection Award of Excellence

OfficeHead Office
Head Office
Head Office
Head Office
Head Office
Ohi Power Station
Shiga Office73

Social Activities

Exchange with Local Communities (PR Facilities, Environmental Publications, etc.)
PR Facilities
Kansai Electric's PR facilities introduce company environmental activities through exhibits and panels. They provide an opportunity for getting closer to Mother Nature.
Wakasa Takahama ELdoland

Tango Watch-kan (Miyazu Energy Research Center)＊

At Wakasa Takahama ELdoland, Kansai Electric's community
relations facility, visitors can observe all kinds of tropicalplants and various tropical fish in the Tropical Wonder
greenhouse. Exhibits placed around the site assist in teachingpeople about environmental problems and energy issues.

The Tango Watch-kan community relations center at the
Miyazu Energy Research Center has an aquarium with fish andshellfish native to the coastal areas near the site as well as a"petting pool" where kids can reach in and touch the fish.
Visitors can also see a wind-powered generator and solar-powered house.

Address 4-1 Aoto, Takahama-cho, Ohi-gun, Fukui Prefecture Inquiries TEL.(0770)72-5890

Address 1001 Oda Shukuno, Miyazu, Kyoto

Hours

Hours

10:00 - 18:00 (winter 17:00)(Closed Mondays Dec. 29 to Jan. 3)

Inquiries TEL.(0772)25-2026

9:00 - 17:00 (Closed Dec. 29 to Jan. 3)*If closing day falls on a national holiday, following weekday is holiday in lieu. Open Apr. 29-May 5, Jul. 20-Aug. 31

Mihama Nuclear Power Community Relations Center＊

EL Village Okawachi (Okawachi Power Station)＊

The Mihama Nuclear PR center at the Mihama Power
Station features models of a nuclear reactor and power
station and various exhibits on nuclear power, giving visitors
the chance to enjoy while learning.

The EL Village Okawachi community relations facility has log housestyle buildings that fit in perfectly with the surrounding mountains
and forests. The buildings house a library where visitors can learn
about nature and plants of the world and a center where guests
can receive advice on planting their own flowers and gardens.

Address Niu, Mihama-cho, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture
Hours

Inquiries TEL.(0770)39-1210

9:00 - 17:00(Closed Dec. 29 to Jan. 3)

Inquiries TEL.(0790)35-0888

Address

34-1 Nitta Hase, Okochi-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Hyogo Prefecture

Hours

10:00 - 17:30 (Closed 2nd Mondays, Dec. 29 to Jan. 3)

Ohiri-kan, EL Park Ohi (Ohi Power Station)＊

Kurobegawa Electricity Memorial HallAt the Ohiri-kan, visitors can see the actual workings of a
nuclear power station at the Nuclear Power Theater, a modelof a nuclear reactor containment built to one-third scale.
They can also view the plant's actual radiation management
section through a glass barrier.

Let us introduce you to the fierce beauty of the Kurobe
canyon and the drama of the people who have forged a life
here, the courage and wisdom of our ancestors. Please see
how our company has harnessed hydropower.

Address

Tsutsumishita 40, Oshima, Ohi-cho, Ohi-gun, Fukui Prefecture

Hours

9:00 - 17:00(Closed Dec. 29 to Jan. 3)

Inquiries TEL.(0770)77-3053

Inquiries TEL.(0765)62-1334

Address

483-1, Unazuki-machi, Shimoniikawa-gun, Toyama Prefecture

Hours

7:30 - 18:00 / 20 April to 30 November
9:00 -16:00 / December 1 to April 19 (closed Tuesdays between December 1 and April 19)

EL City Nanko (Nanko Power Station)＊

Kobe Lamp Museum

A great place to experience the freshness of thewilderness in Osaka, the EL City Nanko community
relations center boasts surrounding forested hills withwalking trails, an open grass field, and a brook for playing
or relaxing.

The museum has taken over and upgraded the Akagi
Collection of the former Kitano Lamp Museum, therefore
visitors can enjoy the culture of lighting amidst a unique retro
setting.

Address 7-3-8 Nanko Minami, Suminoe-ku, Osaka
Hours

Inquiries TEL.(06)6613-7458

10:00 - 17:30 (Closed Thursdays, Dec. 29 to Jan. 3)

Address

2nd/3rd floor Create Kobe Bldg., 80 Kyomachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe

Hours

10:00 - 17:00 (Doors close at 16:30)

Inquiries TEL.(078)333-5310(Closed Mondays and Dec. 28 - Jan. 4. Day after national holidays if regular closing day falls on a national holiday.)*To tour a power station, contact your nearest Kansai Electric sales office. (>> P. 91)

Environmental Publications
Kansai Electric constructively supports the environmental education of elementary and junior high school children. We create animated children's videos that explain about global
environmental problems in an easy-to-understand manner, as well as pamphlets that introduce the eco-systems of wildlife children know or may come to know in their life.
●List of Environmental - related Publications by Kansai Electric
Title

An annual report on the progress of our environment-related activities.

A Well-Balanced Environment Today and Tomorrow

An annual report in English on the progress of our environment-related activities.

Kansai Electric Environmental Report

Digest of Kansai Electric Global Environmental Action Report (Annual publication)

Our Declaration of concern for the Environment

Introduction to our company's work in tackling environmental problems.

Grandma's Earth-friendly Ideas

Collection of ideas. Presents traditional earth-friendly wisdom collected from community residents.

The Eco-family's Way to Live and Be kind to the Earth

Q&A format on how to live in harmony with the environment.

Our Friends on the Earth

Easy introduction to every day fauna and flora.

Video

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Main Contents

Kansai Electric's Global Environmental Action Report

As a business that continues to care about the environment - Kansai Electric's activities to fight global environmental problems

Introduction to our company's work in tackling environmental problems.

Mako-chan's Parrot - What's the Global Environment? (Animated cartoon)

Explanation of global environmental problems for the next generation (for elementary school students).

Publication of the Site Report
Alongside the publication of this Global Environmental Action Report 2003, Kansai Electric is releasing thefirst time the Site Report from our Himeji No. 2 Power Station, to report in detail and subsequently gain agreater understanding of the environmental protection activities of our business sites amongst residents inthe local communities where we operate. Here following is an overview of that report.

Environmental Report from Himeji No. 2 Power Station(Beetle Power Station)●Reduction of CO2 emissions (Promotion of energy conservation)
CO2 reduction by year
(t- CO2/year)
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
00

CO2 reduction

The Himeji No. 2 Power Station is the largest thermal power station in Kansai
Electric, with 6 units producing 2,550 MW of power and a 750,000 m2 site
including the Himeji LNG
Management Office. It is known
amongst the local population as
the "Beetle" power station
because atlas beetles areraised in a beautiful forest thatwas created on the site through"ecological planting" and there
are opportunities for people to Recycle class staged by a beetle club
come see them.

Himeji No. 2 Power Station

02

01

03 (Fiscal year)(targets)●Specific Activities for Attaining Fiscal 2003 Targets
Example activity

CO2 reduction

Reduce fuel consumption of boiler by changing operating method.

7,088 t-CO2/yr

Reduce fuel consumption by shutting down No. 3 boiler
auxiliary steam system. (System will be reserved for backup operation.)

337.2 t-CO2/yr●Challenge to zero emission Recycling of major waste (Fiscal 2002 performance)
Waste

Since going online, this power station has dedicated a lot of energy todeveloping and improving environmental protection activities. To show for
this, the station acquired ISO14001 certification in March 2001. In fiscal
2003, a 3-year update review is to be done with the target of further
improving our environmental protection activities. More specifically, thestation is looking to develop activities for dealing with important issues as
described here below.

1 Reduction of CO2 emissions (Promotion of energy conservation)

2 Challenge to zero emissions● Promotion of the 3 R's (reduce, reuse and recycle) initiative

Use after recycling

EP ash100％

Waste water sludge

100％

Waste fluorescent tubes

100％

Raw material for glass wool

Heat insulation50％

Unbaked brick

Office paper

100％

Material for paper

Combustible waste(Foamed styrene, plastic bottles)

100％

Oil products material;

Raw material for cement●Specific Activities for Attaining Fiscal 2003 Targets
Recycle target rate
In addition to continuing with(%)
past efforts, boost shellfishery,＊ 100
80
raw garbage, and waste plastic
80
60
60
recycling to 100% (target).
40
31
20
0
＊Recycle target rate = Number of recycled2002 Fiscal year
2000
2001
waste items ÷ All items (35 items) × 100(Environment program targets)
Recycle target rate

● Reduction in boiler fuel consumption● Reduction in site power consumption

Recycle rate

〜 Working for the Creation of a Recycle-Based Society 〜
Even though we are faced with a very serious business environment, Kansai Electric must reduce ourenvironmental load more while continuing to provide a stable supply of energy. At the Himeji No. 2 Power
Station, we are promoting business activities to simultaneously attain environmental, energy and economic
goals. Amidst these efforts, we are aggressively continuing with activities to "reduce CO2 emissions","promote the 3 R's initiative" and "maintain equipment reliability and improve operability". Like now, we willcontinue to promote long-term environmental protection activities aimed at creating a recycle-based society
so that we can gain the understanding and support of the community that hosts us.
General Manager, Himeji No. 2 Power Station

Noriya Shingu

75

Activities for Providing Information on Electromagnetic Field

Effects of Electromagnetic Field

Activities at Kansai Electric

An electromagnetic field is the combination of an electric field and amagnetic field, therefore it is generated wherever electricity flows. For thisreason, an electromagnetic field is produced not only around power
equipment like power lines but also the everyday home appliance such as
the TV, vacuum cleaner and drier.
Reports on the effects of 50/60 Hz electromagnetic field generated bypower equipment and home appliances have been released by the World
Health Organization (WHO), the National Academy of Science, Japan's
Agency of Natural Resources and Energy, Japan's Ministry of theEnvironment and others.
Based on a comprehensive evaluation of multiple papers written on thesubject of electromagnetic field, these reports conclude that there is "noevident to suggest electromagnetic field in the living environment causes
harm to human health".
As for the possibility of electromagnetic field causing cancer, UK's
National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB) and the International
Association for Cancer Registries (IACR) both reported in 2001 that there
was no conclusive evidence that would indicate electromagnetic radiation
causes cancer.

Until now, Kansai Electric has been collecting scientific knowledge on theeffects of electromagnetic field on health, while also publishingpamphlets, producing videos and launching even a website on the subject
in an effort to provide the general public with correct information.
With the objective of gathering scientifically reliable data, Kansai Electricjointly researched the topic with other power companies from 1996 to
2000. We continued research on our own from 1997 to 2001. These studies
failed to did not produce data that would suggest harmful effects fromelectromagnetic radiation, and Kansai Electric announced these results toacademic societies in Japan.
Based on past reports fromexperts, Kansai Electric has
decided,
for
now,
that
"electromagnetic radiation frompower equipment does notadversely effect human health",
but we will continue to study theissue and provide information.
Website page on electromagnetic field●Reports on Electromagnetic Field from Expert Organizations (1987 - 2002)
Organization

Title of report

Summary

World Health Organization(WHO)

Environmental Health Criteria 69 (1987)●No harmful biological effects were detected under electromagnetic field of 50,000
milli-Gauss, nor any biological effects were detected under 5,000 milli-Gauss.

Agency of Natural
Resources and Energy

Investigative Report into the Effects ofElectromagnetic Radiation (1993)●Presently, no evidence has been found of commercial frequency electromagnetic
field in the living environment having an effect on human health.

Ministry of Environment(formerly Environment Agency)

Investigative Research into the Health Effects ofElectromagnetic Radiation (1995)●Nothing new that would correct the information reported by WHO has been reported.

The National Academy of
Science

Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation in the Living
Environment on Health (1996)●Current important information does not indicate that electromagnetic field harms human health.
●In particular, there is no decisive or consistent evidence that would indicate cancer,
harmful effects on nerves or behavior, or any sort of effect on reproduction and growthfrom electromagnetic field in the living environment.

National RadiologicalProtection Board (NRPB)

Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field
and the Risk Cancer (2001)●In laboratory tests, sufficient evidence that would indicate electromagnetic field causes cancer was not
obtained, while epidemiological research suggested as well that does not cause cancer in general.
●There is some epidemiological evidence suggesting a relationship between high level electromagnetic field and infantile
leukemia, but the evidence is not strong enough to justify conclusions that electromagnetic field causes infantile leukemia.

●Evaluation results
・Extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic fields "may be cancerous (Group 2B)".
International Agency
for Research on Cancer(IARC)

76

Evaluation of Human Cancer Risk from
Monograph Static and Extremely Low Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields (Evaluation from 2001)●Overview of evaluation - Reason for categorizing ELF electromagnetic fields as Group 2B
・In epidemiological pool analyses, a near consistent statistical correlation was seen between
infantile leukemia and exposure to ELF electromagnetic fields of 0.4 microtelsa.
This correlation cannot be considered accidental, but there is the possibility of selective bias.
・With regard to infantile leukemia, there is limited epidemiological proof
that ELF electromagnetic fields are carcinogenic.
・With regard to all other types of cancer, there is inadequate proof that ELF electromagnetic fields are carcinogenic.
・There is inadequate proof from animal tests suggesting that ELF electromagnetic fields are carcinogenic.

Data
Data Contents
78 Environmental Data
81 Reference Data
82 Data by Thermal Power Station
84 History of Energy and Environmental Issues

77Environmental Data

Global environmental protection
1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

Unit

CO2 emission

3,516

3,926

3,954

3,688

3,684

10,000 t-CO2

CO2 emission per unit of power consumed *1
Nighttime (22:00 - 8:00) *2

0.25

0.28

0.28

0.26

0.26

0.19

0.22

0.24

0.23

0.24

0.28

0.31

0.29

0.28

0.27

Fiscal Year

Daytime (8:00 - 22:00) *3
CO2 emission per unit power generated *4

kg-CO2 /kWh

[Reference]

0.23

0.25

0.25

0.24

0.23

kg-CO2 /kWhWorld CO2 emission *5

226

229

235

−

−

100 million t-CO2

Japan CO2 emission *6

11.92

12.33

12.37

−

−

100 million t-CO2

Electric power industry CO2 emission *7

2.85

3.07

3.17

3.12

−

100 million t-CO2

Electric power industry CO2 emission per unit of power consumed *7

0.356

0.375

0.378

0.379

−

kg-CO2 /kWh

84.3

82.0

81.8

84.5

90.5

%

−
−

41.9
−

42.0
−

42.2
−

42.4
−

%
1,000tCapacity factor of nuclear power stations *8
Thermal efficiency of thermal power stations *9
Coal
Fossil fuel consumption

Heavy oil

747

656

515

202

224

1,000kCrude oil

1,914

2,053

1,370

767

715

1,000k

LNG

5,190
17,842

5,485
27,052

5,463
29,752

5,286
30,452

3,799
34,752

1,000tkW

Renovating hydropower stations (Increased output since 1989)
Transmission and distribution loss rate *10

5.6

5.3

5.1

5.2

5.5

SF6 gas emission

13.5

10.9

6.1

0.9

0.7

t

SF6 gas recovery

60.0

83.0

92.1

96.4

97.1

%

Number of electric vehicles introduced (Accumulative total at year end)

144

162

177

173

175

Vehicles

9

10

10

11

11

Locations

Use of untapped energy sources (Heat supply locations)

%

831

899

914

919

919

Solar power generation

667

740

760

765

765

Wind power generation

164

159

154

154

154

355,433

400,298

442,520569,254

588,445

1,000kWh

2,549

4,659

8,058

11,823

17,926

Purchases

Progress of new energy source development and use (Accumulative total at year end)

Purchased power generated by Purchased amountnew energy sources
Number of purchases
Solar power generation
Wind power generation

kW

Purchased amount

3,035

5,804

10,987

18,522

26,8801,000kWh

Number of purchases

2,528

4,636

8,031

11,793

17,888Purchases

Purchased amount

−

−

405

2,227

6,250

1,000kWh

Number of purchases

−

−

1

3

7

Purchases

352,377

394,485

431,123

548,505555,315

1,000kWh

Number of purchases

20

22

25

26

30

Purchases

Purchased amount

21

9

5

0

0

1,000kWh

Number of purchases

1

1

1

1

1

Purchases

Participants in Kansai Green Power Fund (At fiscal year end)

−

−

3,010

13,881

13,151

Participants

Equipment output from Kansai Green Power Fund

−

−

−

4,600

70

Solar power generation

−

−

−

100

70

Wind power generation

−

−

−

4,500

−

Office electricity consumption

−

−

118.5

116.6

113.2

1 million kWh

Domestic water consumption−−

1,045.6

978.4

900.7

1,000m 3

Vehicle fuel

−

−

9.14

9.16

9.41

km/

Copy paper consumption−−

1,000.5

934.9

919.4

t

0.4

0.2

0.3

0.3

0.2

t

Waste-fired power
generation
Fuel cells

Energy and resource
conservation (Offices)

Purchased amount

Designated CFC consumption

kW*1CO2 emission per unit of power consumed = CO2 emission ÷ Power consumed*2Nighttime (22:00 - 8:00) = Nighttime CO2 emission ÷ Nighttime power consumed*3Daytime (8:00 - 22:00) = Daytime CO2 emission ÷ Daytime power consumed*4CO2 emission per unit of power generated = CO2 emission ÷ Power generated*5World CO2 emission: "Energy and Economic Statistics", The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan*6Japan CO2 emission: Greenhouse Gas Inventory Office (Center for Global Environmental Research, National Institute for Environmental Studies)*7Electric power industry CO2 emission and Electric power industry CO2 emission per unit of power consumed: Environmental Plan of Action for the Electric Power Industry, The Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan*8Nuclear power stations usage factor = Power generated ÷ (Permitted output x Running hours) x 100*9Thermal efficiency of thermal power stations = (Transmitted and distributed power x Heat load per kWh) ÷ Total heat load input*10Transmission and distribution loss rate = 1 - (Power consumed + Substation power) ÷ (Total power - Kansai Electric power station power)

78

Local Environmental Protection
Fiscal Year

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

Unit
t

SOx emission

3,607

3,807

2,833

1,438

1,332

SOx emission per unit Per unit of power generated *1of power generated
Per unit of thermal power generated *2

0.03

0.03

0.02

0.01

0.01

0.08

0.08

0.07

0.04

0.05

NOx emission

6,319

6,626

6,123

4,801

3,740

NOx emission per unit Per unit of power generated *3of power generated
Per unit of thermal power generated *4

0.05

0.05

0.05

0.04

0.03

0.15

0.15

0.15

0.13

0.14

g/kWh
t
g/kWh

Thermal power station

34

34

34

34

34

Nuclear power station

77

77

79

79

78

Substation

34

33

33

32

28

Buried rate of transmission cable *6 (At fiscal year end)

13.4

13.5

13.8

13.9

14.1

%

Buried rate of distribution cable *7 (At fiscal year end)

9.0

9.1

9.3

9.3

9.4

%

Greenery rate *5(At fiscal year end)%

*1SOx emission per unit of power consumed = SOx emission ÷ Power generated*2SOx emission per unit of thermal power generated = SOx emission ÷ Thermal power generated*3NOx emission per unit of power consumed = NOx emission ÷ Power generated*4NOx emission per unit of thermal power generated = NOx emission ÷ Thermal power generated*5Greenery rate = Business site greenery area ÷ business site total area x 100*6Buried rate of transmission cable = Extended length of buried cable ÷ (Extended length of overhead cable + Extended length of buried cable) x 100*7Buried rate of distribution cable = Extended length of buried cable ÷ (Total length of overhead cable + Extended length of buried cable) x 100

Waste and Resource Recycling
Fiscal Year
Industrial waste discharge

1998

1999

109.0

101.0

2000
70.7

2001
63.7

2002

Desulfurizing gypsum

49.1

44.3

20.2

15.7

5.5

Metal scraps

18.0

17.8

17.0

16.5

15.9

Waste concrete utility poles

21.3

16.0

14.5

15.3

16.1

Heavy/crude oil ashes

6.0

6.5

3.9

2.3

1.7

Waste oil

1.1

4.8

3.9

4.5

2.1

Insulator scraps

1.9

1.6

1.5

1.7

1.2

Waste water treatment sludge

1.9

1.5

1.5

1.2

0.7

9.7

8.5

8.2

6.5

6.5

12.0

10.1

9.4

6.7

6.8

Other
Landfill of industrial waste
Metal scraps

1.2

1.1

0.7

0.5

0.7

Waste oil

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Insulator scraps

0.8

1.1

1.0

0.8

0.7

Waste water treatment sludge

0.4

0.2

0.4

0.3

0.2

Other

9.6

7.7

7.3

5.1

5.2

88

88

84

87

85

Recycling rate of Industrial wastes *1

Unit

49.7

1,000t1,000t%*1Recycling rate of Industrial wastes = (Recycled amount + Amount sold) ÷ (Industrial waste discharge + Amount sold)×100

79

Radioactive Material and Waste
1999

2000

2001

2002

>0.001>0.001>0.001>0.001>0.001

Takahama Power Station>0.001>0.001>0.001>0.001>0.001

Ohi Power Station>0.001>0.001>0.001>0.001>0.001

Mihama Power Station

1.7E+112.3E+11

1.6E+10

1.4E+10

1.1E+10

Takahama Power Station

4.2E+11

4.0E+11

1.6E+10

1.8E+10

1.2E+10

Ohi Power Station

6.1E+11

1.2E+11

5.7E+10

1.5E+102.8E+10

2.4E+06

3.2E+05

N.D.

9.9E+04

3.8E+05

9.9E+06

2.7E+05

N.D.

1.8E+05

3.4E+05

1.2E+05

1.6E+05

1.1E+06

2.7E+05

N.D.

Mihama Power Station

N.D.

N.D.

N.D.

N.D.

N.D.

Takahama Power Station

N.D.

N.D.

N.D.

N.D.

N.D.

Ohi Power Station

N.D.

N.D.

N.D.

N.D.

N.D.

Fiscal Year
Evaluated dosage in publicarea around power station

Radioactive gas waste release(Noble gas)

Mihama Power Station
Radioactive gas waste release Takahama Power Station(Iodine)Ohi Power Station
Radioactive gas waste release(Tritium excluded)

Unit

1998

Mihama Power Station

6,956

5,831

7,045

9,112

7,301

Mihama Power Station

1,479

1,843

1,651

3,504

3,135

Takahama Power Station

2,271

1,315

1,593

1,375

1,440

Ohi Power Station

3,206

2,673

3,801

4,233

2,726

5,397

2,559

4,741

7,423

8,439

Mihama Power Station

1,170

689

526

2,540

3,423

Takahama Power Station

3,983

1,102

1,160

797

743

Solid radioactive waste generation (200 drum can)Solid radioactive waste reduction (200 drum can)

244

768

3,055

4,086

4,273

79,13282,40484,70986,39885,260Mihama Power Station

25,492

26,646

27,772

28,73628,448

Takahama Power Station

30,07730,29030,72331,301

31,998Ohi Power Station

23,56325,46826,21426,361

24,814

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

Ohi Power Station
Solid radioactive waste accumulative storage (200 drum can)Millisievert/ year*2

Becquerel *3

3*1 Becquerel *Becquerel *3

Drum cans

Drum cans

Drum cans*1N.D. (Not Detectable) the value is too low to be deteched○E＋△：○× the △ the powsr of 10*2Millisievert (Effective dose equivalent): Unit for expressing effect of radiation on human body
*3Becquerel : Unit for expressing radioactive substance destroyed by 1 atomic nucleus per sec

Environmental Management
Fiscal Year
ISO14001 certified locations (At fiscal year end)

18

Relisted for external certification acquisition

20

19

0

2

5

11

12

18

17

14

13

0

2

4

7

7

0

0

1

2

2

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

1

4

4

0

0

1

4

4

−

−

−

30

26

Internal Environmental Audit Training

24

23

23

21

21

New Environmental Staff Training

31

39

47

41

37

Environmental protection investment

−

498

324

380

354

Environmental protection expenditure

−

905

444

428

390

Economic effect of environmental protection efforts

−

37

167

159

130

Relisted for external certification acquisition
Nuclear power stations
Relisted for external certification acquisition
substation
Relisted for external certification acquisition

Environmental
accounting *1

Unit

19

18

Thermal power stations

Participants inenvironmental
education program

18

ISO14001 Staff Training

Locations

Persons¥100 million*1The method for computing environmental accounting was slightly changed after fiscal 2000.

Other
Fiscal Year

80

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

unit

Planting activities (At public facilities)

3.4

3.3

3.0

2.9

2.5

10,000 trees

Beautification activities (Area cleanups, etc.)

730

801

1,521

1,027

850

InstancesReference Data

Equipment and Power Supply-Demand
Fiscal YearPower generation equipment output (Kansai Electric at fiscal year end)
Hydropower
Thermal

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

3,778

3,780

3,746

3,559

3,543

809

811

813

813

813

1,992

1,992

1,956

1,769

1,753

Coal

−

−

−

−

−

Oil, etc.

1,152

1,152

1,152

970

954
799

840

840

804

799

Nuclear

977

977

977

977

977

Total power

1,526

1,537

1,558

1,525

1,549

Self-generated

1,313

1,296

1,256

1,222

1,199

Hydropower

162

139

144

137

154

Thermal

430

453

411

362

271

Nuclear

721

704

700

723

774

LNG and other gas

Received from other company

122

113

172

203

243

Circulating

120

153

159

134

155

▲28

▲25

▲29

▲34

▲48

Power consumption

1,388

1,404

1,429

1,398

1,418

Lighting
Electricity

425

436

444

443

456

963

968

984

954

962

Power for pumping

Unit

10,000 kW

100 million kWh

100 million kWh

Finances
Fiscal YearSales revenue

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

25,34825,17225,81425,17824,827

Non-consolidated base

Lighting rate

9,747

9,880

10,109

9,937

9,954

Electricity rate

15,03014,77515,152

14,77814,263

569

515

552

462

609

Business expenses

22,36522,01922,45322,061

21,671

Operating profit

2,982

3,152

3,360

3,117

3,155

Recurring profit

1,288

1,694

1,807

1,635

1,865

Other

Consolidated base

Net profit for current term

509

436

954

1,370

972

Equipment investment

7,548

6,122

4,790

4,105

3,265

Total assets

69,14571,66872,12570,43467,723

Outstanding interest-bearing debts

46,31646,75245,653

43,27140,754

Shareholder equity rate

15.45

16.67

18.62

18.99

19.56

Sales revenue

25,97025,883

26,47926,515

26,151Business expenses

22,864

22,77823,072

23,322

22,895

Operating profit

3,105

3,105

3,406

3,193

3,255

Recurring profit

1,385

1,673

1,693

1,595

1,747

524

523

1,227

1,284

804

Unit

¥100 million％¥100 million

Net profit for this term
Equipment investment

7,697

6,289

4,895

4,678

3,868

Total assets

71,76775,00975,50875,07574,023

Outstanding interest-bearing debts

46,52247,536

46,16544,48343,541

Shareholder equity rate

17.61

18.66

20.79

21.06

20.91

％

Unit

Employees and Safety
Fiscal Year
Number of employees

Kansai ElectricKansai Electric Group

Accident rate *1

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

26,33324,90324,53923,971

21,920−33,01832,58937,91135,554

0.19

0.19

0.09

0.22

0.16

Persons％*1Accident rate: Number of accidents per 1 million hours of operation81

Data by Thermal Power Station■Thermal Power Station Environmental Protection Performance (Fiscal 2002)
Item

Sakaiko

Osaka

Sanpo

Tanagawa
No.2

L/H/C

L/H/B

H /BFG

H/C

L

390

77

44

587

98

*5 306

Value agreed to

−

−

−

−

−

112

Actual value

80

4

Not recorded

159

0

31

Emission per Value agreed today (t/day)
Actual value

10.1

3.8

1.6

9.3

−

−

1.5

0.1

Not recorded

7.3

0

−

Emission per Value agreed toyear (t/year)
Actual value

940

615

240

3,020

−

492×103m3N

62.2

1.7

Not recorded

10×103m3N

613

118

66

438.3
*2 3980

APC Law(total emissions)

255

Outsidedesignated area

Value agreed to

−

−

−

−

−

58

Actual value

116

11

Not recorded

155

30

22

Emission per Value agreed today (t/day)
Actual value

7.7

2.2

0.9

7.2

1.8

−

3.1

0.3

Not recorded

5.6

0.9

−

Emission per Value agreed toyear (t/year)
Actual value

1,420

320

180

2,100

400

244×103m3N

461.7*4 0.050

10.8*4 0.050

Not recorded*40.050

461.2

151.5

5×103m3N

0.070

0.030

0.050

0.020

0.020

0.020

0.020

−

0.014

0.006

0.003

Not recorded

0.006

0

0.001

5.8〜8.6

5.8〜8.6*3
5.0〜9.0

5.0〜9.0

Emission
per hour(m3N /h)

Air quality

Emission
per hour(m3N /h)

NOx

Dust

APC Law,ordinances
Emissionconcentration Value agreed to(g/m3N)

Actual value
Dischargegate

WPC Law,ordinances
H ion concentration

C-oil

D-oil

7.5〜8.3

Water quality−−

5.8〜8.6−

5.8〜8.6

6.8〜7.7*4 14

7.7〜8.3

6.8〜8.0

6.4〜8.1

1250

6.0〜8.3*3 200

−

−

−

15

200

15

5

4

4

8

20

2

388.4

−

−

−

55

−

−

−

−

−

−

14

−

20.8

15

−

−

−

5.2

−

2

50

*3 200

*4 90

50

100

*3 200

200

−

−

−

20

200

20

8

2

8

9

44

1.2

2

*3 4

*4 4

2

4

*3 4

5

−

−

−

−

1

4

1

1

1

＜1

0.2

＜1

＜0.5

6.2〜7.530

92

WPC Law,ordinances

Pollutantday) Value agreed toload (kg/
Actual value

WPC Law,ordinances
Max.
concentration Value agreed to(mg/ )

6.1〜7.3−

Actual value

2

2

−
10

Actual value

WPC Law,ordinancesMax.
n-hexaneconcentration
Value
agreed to
extracts(mg/ )
Actual value

10＜1NO2-oil
4*5.8〜8.6

H /C

6.9〜8.1*3 2006.3〜7.4

12

WPC Law,ordinances
Max.
concentration Value agreed toCOD*3
5.0〜9.0−−

Value agreed to(mg/ )

Sewerage
discharge

E-oil

5.8〜8.6

Actual valueSS

Miyazu Energy
Research Center

APC Law(total emissions)Primary fuel

SOx

Nanko

6

＜1

8

＜1

＜1

160

APC Law:Air Pollution Law, WPC Law:Water Pollution Control Law, L:LNG, B:Bituminous coal, H:Heavy oil*1k value regulation *2Value reported to Osaka Prefecture under Guidelines on NOx Reduction from Fixed Sources *3Value under Osaka Municipal Ordinance on Sewerage Regulations*4Osaka Prefectural Ordinance on Living Environment Protection *5Kyoto Prefectural Ordinance on Environmental Protection■Installation of flue gas desulfurization and denitrification systems● Flue gas desulfurization● Flue gas denitrification

27

2,500

27

28

31

3,018 3,018

30
25
20

2,000

︵

1,500
11
1,000

15

13 1,380
13
930

10

680.5

︶ 500

5

0

0

63 65 70

75

80

85

90

Development of flue gas desulfurization units

95

00

01

02

(Fiscal Year)R&D of test plants
R&D for scaling-up
Installation of flue gas wet desulfurization units

82(Millions of kW)
18,000
Facility capacity Accumulated

Facility capacity Accumulated

30

︵

︶

（%）
90

16,000

71

76

79

79

79

80

10,00013,893.5 70
15,384.5
14,714.5
13,893.560
12,804.5
50
9,154.5

8,000

40

14,00062

12,000

6,000

30

21

4,000
2,000
0

20

2,516.5
6870

Rate of system capacity to allowed output of thermal power station（%）
35

3,330 3,330 3,330

3,000

Rate of system capacity to allowed output of thermal power station(Millions of kW)
3,500

75

80

85

90

Development of flue gas denitrification units

95

00

01

02

10
0

(Fiscal Year)R&D of pilot plants
R&D of large-scale testing equipment
Installation of flue gas denitrification units■Dioxin Analysis of Thermal
Power Station Exhaust Gas
in Japan(ng-TEQ/m3N)
Concentrations indischarged gases
Oil power

0 - 0.0097

LNG power

0 - 0.0008

Coal power

0 - 0.0092

S o u r c e : Record of levels of dioxin discharges(June 2000, Environmental Agency)
Reference: level of atmospheric concentrations
for fiscal year 2001 was 0.000900.0017ng-TEQ/m3 (Source:
Environmental White Paper, fiscal
2003)

Item

Takasago

Aioi

Ako

L

L/H/C

H/C

112

780

344

H/C
*1 3,054

H/C*1 2,146

Value agreed to

310

264

−

58

155

165

180

Actual value

131

85

0

0

Not recorded

46

52

Emission per Value agreed today (t/day)
Actual value

−

−

−

−

−

−

−

−

−

−

−

−

−

−

Emission per Value agreed toyear (t/year)
Actual value

1,760×103m3N

1,390×103m3N−

400×103m3N

2,492

63×103m3N

00.4×103m3N

Not recorded

172×103m3N

885×103m3N 650×103m3N
21×103m3N

11×103m3N

Air quality

OutsideOutsideOutsideOutsideOutsideOutsidedesignated area designated area designated area designated area designated area designated area

APC Law(total emissions)

Outside designated area

Value agreed to

450

110

104

463

320

85

Actual value

175

50

63

393

Not recorded

29

38

Emission per Value agreed today (t/day)
Actual value

−

−

−

−

−

−

−

−

−

−

−

−

−

Emission per Value agreed toyear (t/year)
Actual value

2,400×103m3N

560×103m3N 590×103m3N 2,263×103m3N 1,620×103m3N 390×103m3N 340×103m3N

87×103m3N

23×103m3N 226×103m3N 930×103m3N Not recorded

APC Law,ordinances
Emissionconcentration Value agreed to

0.070

0.070

0.050

0.050

0.050

0.010

−

−

0.004

0.001

0

Tank yard oil
treatment

5.0〜9.0

6.4〜7.7

10
10

Emission
per hour(m3N / h)(g/m3N)−

Actual value
WPC Law,ordinances

H ion concentration

Site waste water
treatment

Water quality

COD

Actual value

6

WPC Law,ordinances

Pollutantday) Value agreed toload (kg/
Actual value

WPC Law,ordinances
Max.
concentration Value agreed to(mg/ )

Actual value

11×103m3N

16×103m3N

0.070

0.070

0.050

0.050

0.015

0.015

0

Not recorded

0.003

0.003

5.0〜9.0

5.0〜9.0

5.0〜9.0

5.0〜9.0

5.0〜9.0

5.8〜8.6

5.8〜8.6

5.8〜8.6

5.8〜8.6

5.8〜8.6

5.8〜8.6

6.4〜8.0

6.9〜7.6

6.7〜7.9

6.0〜8.0

6.6〜7.7

6.6〜7.6

160

70

70

130

70

70

10

15

15

20

15

15

3.5

2.5

7

4

2

5

187.7

−

40

105

102

66

84

Main building
oil treatment

5.8〜8.6
7.1〜7.8

WPC Law,ordinances
Max.
concentration Value agreed to(mg/ )

5.1

6.4〜7.7

3.8

0.1

2

50

34.4

15.2

35

34

18

22.4

5.6

3.5

2.11

13.4

7.4

1.6

2.6

40

200

90

90

150

90

90

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

2

3

10

＜1

3

2

1

5

5

5

5

5

5

2

1

1

1

1.5

1

1

0.3

0.1

0.2

0.1

0.1

0.2

2.6

WPC Law,ordinancesMax.
n-hexaneextracts concentration Value agreed to(mg/ )
Actual value

94

5.8〜8.6

Value agreed to
Actual valueSS

HimejiNo.2

H/C*1 7,800(m3N / h)

Dust

H/C

Himeji
No.1

646

Emission
per hour

NOx

Gobo

APC Law(total emissions)Primary fuelSOx

Kainan

0.1

2

0.1

■Discharge and transfer of substances cited under PRTR Law (Fiscal 2002)
Substance

Use

Handled quantity(t/year)2-amino ethanol
Asbestos
Bisphenol A epoxy resin
Ethylbenzene
XyleneDichloropentafluoropropane (HCFC-225)
TolueneLead and lead compounds
Hydrazine
BenzeneTrisdimethylphenol phosphate

Water supply treatment agent
Piping insulation, etc.
Paint
Paint
paint, power generation fuel, equipment washing
Washing
Paint, power generation fuelCable connection soldering
Water supply treatment agent
Power generation fuelPower generation turbine control oil

100
22
2.5
3.5
88
4.0
54
1.3
87
9.5
12

DioxinWaste incinerator−

Discharge (t/year)
Public water area
Soil
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
＜0.1
0
0
0
0
0
0.011
0
mg-TEQ/year mg-TEQ/year
Air
＜0.1
0
0
3.5
46
4.0
10
0
＜0.1
＜0.1
＜0.1
160

Transfer (t/year)
Sewerage
Waste
0
0.3
0
22
0
0
0
0
＜0.1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
＜0.1
＜0.1
0
0
0
8.0
5.4
0
mg-TEQ/year※ This table rounds off handled quantity to t/year for Type 1 Specified Chemical Substances and to 0.5 t/year for Special Specif
ied Chemical Substances (dioxins excluded).
※ "0" is indicated if nothing was discharged.
※ "<0.1" is indicated if discharge was less than 0.1 t/year.
※ Dioxins are given only for discharge and transfer from Specially designated Facilities (waste incinerators, etc.). Handled quantity, is therefore, not given.

83

History of Energy and Environmental Issues

Kansai Electric
1950s
1960s

Japan

World

1951 ● Kansai Electric Power co., Inc. established.
1962 ● Direct burning of crude oil begun.
1963 ● R&D on flue gas desulfurization begun.

1962 ● Law Concerning Flue Gas
Control enacted.
1967 ● Anti-Pollution Basic Measures Law enacted.
1968 ● Air Pollution Control Law enacted.

1970s1970 ● Water Pollution Control Law enacted.
1971「Public Pollution Investigation Department established.

●

1971

●

Law Concerning Waste Treatment and Cleanup enacted.

●

Environment Agency established.

1972 ● Exhaust gas reciculation and two-stage
combustion methods introduced.
● Use of naphtha begun.
1973 ● Public Pollution Investigation
Department reorganized as
Environmental Affairs Department.
● Use of NGL and LNG begun.

1972 ● Limitation of Growth Report presented by the Club of Rome.
● United Nations Conference on
the Human Environment held in Stockholm.
1973 ● First oil crisis.

1974 ● Practical use of flue gas desulfurization facility begun. 1974 ● Total pollutant load control for SOx introduced.
●

R&D on flue gas denitrification facility begun.

1975 ● Environmental Month introduced as an annual event.
1977 ● General Office of Plant Siting&Environmental Considerations reorganized
1979 ● Low-NOx burners introduced.
1980s

1977 ● Strengthening of Environmental Impact Reviews inPower Plant Siting determined by MITI's Ministerial Council.

1979 ● Law Concerning Efficient Use ofEnergy enacted.

1979 ● Second oil crisis.
●

Accident at Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant in USA.

1980 ● Flue gas denitrification facility implemented.
1981 ● Total pollutant load control for NOx introduced.
1984 ● Deming Award for TQC activities received.

1984 ● Details on environmental impact
assessment determined by the Cabinet.

1985 ● Vienna Convention for Protection of the Ozone Layer adopted.
1986 ● Accident at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in former USSR.
1987 ● Montreal Protocol adopted.

1988 ● New corporate management plan Vision

1990s

for the Year 2030 released.
1989 ● Development of Management toward 21st
century adopted.

1989 ● Ministerial Committee on Global Environmental

1990 ● Global Environmental Project Promotion

1990 ● Action Program to Arrest Global Warming adopted.

Conference established.
● Five Basic Principles of Action Plan for Global
Environmental Considerations adopted.
●●

1988 ● Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) established.

Protection established.

●

Global Environmental Forum Kansai established.

1990 ● Second World Climate Conference held
(IPCC's interim assessment report presented).

Environmental Technology Research Center opened.
Research and development of flue gas carbon
dioxide recovery system begun.

1991 ● Kansai Electric Power co., Inc.
Action Plan for Global Environmental
Considerations adopted.

1991 ● Global Environment Charter adopted by Keidanren(the Federation of Economic Organizations).
● Law Concerning Promotion of Reprocessed
Resource Use enacted.
●●

1992 ● Started joint research into rain forest

Law Concerning Waste Treatment and Cleanup revised.
Act Charter adopted by Global Environment Forum Kansai.

1992 ● Law on Protection of Endangered Florarecycling technology with Gadjah Mada
and Fauna enacted.
University (Indonesia).
1993 ● Adopted Business Innovation Action Plan. 1993 ● Temporary Law Concerning the Promotion ofBusiness Activities in Regard to Economizing● Kansai Electric's Mid-Term Action Plan for
the Use of Energy and the Utilization of Recycled
Global Environmental Considerations adopted.
Resources adopted.
● Published Global Environment Action Report.
●

on Framework Convention on Climate Change.

1995 ● New ERA strategy formulated.

1992 ● United Nations Conference on Environment andDevelopment (UNCED) held in Rio de Janeiro.

Basic Environmental Law adopted.

1994 ● Action plans for each country presented, based●

1991 ● Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee of the
Framework Convention on Climate Change begun.

1994 ● Framework Convention on
Climate Change (FCCC) effected.

Basic Environment Plan formulated.

1995 ● Law on the Classified Collection of Container and Packaging

1995

●

First Conference of Parties (COP1) to the FCCC.

●

IPCC Second Assessment Report presented.

Waste, and the Promotion of Recycling adopted.
●

84

AIJ Japan Program launched.

Kansai Electric
1990s

1996 ● "New Mid-Term Management Plan" adopted●●

Power Plant Sites/Global Environmental
Promotion Conference established.
(Global Environmental Project Promotion
Conference abolished.)
New Mid-Term Action Plan for Global
Environmental Considerations adopted.

1998 ● Adopted Environmental Management
Notice.

2000s

Japan
1996 ● JIS Environment Management System
and Environment Auditing established.
●World
1996 ● Second Conference of Parties (COP2) to the FCCC.
●

Environmental Action Program ofElectricity Utilities Industry formulated.

1997 ● Environmental Impact Assessment Law enacted.
(Amended Electric Utilities Industry Law.)● Federation of Economic Organization's
Environmental Autonomy Action Plan formulated.

ISO Environment Management System andEnvironment Auditing established.

1997 ● UN General Assembly Special Session on Environment.
●

Third Conference of the Parties for Framework
Convention on Climate Change (Global Warming
Prevention Conference in Kyoto: COP3).

1998 ● Amended Law on Energy Rationalization(Energy Conservation).
● Adopted Prospectus on the Promotion ofCountermeasures to Global Warming.
● Enforced Law Concerning Measures to
Cope with Global Warming.

1998 ● Fourth Conference of the Parties for Framework
Convention on Climate Change (COP4).

1999 ● Introduced environmental accounting. 1999 ● Basic Policies Relating to Global Warming
determined by Cabinet.
● Adopted Green Purchase Promotional● Law Concerning Special Measures
Policy.
Against Dioxins enacted.

1999 ● Fifth Conference of the Parties for Framework
Convention on Climate Change in Bonn (COP5).

2000 ● Adopted Mid-term Business Policy.
Kansai Electric's Action Plan for Global
Environmental Considerations revised.
● Eco Action 2000 adopted.
● Nuclear Power and Environmental
Committee established.
(Power Plant Sites/Global Environmental
Promotion Conference abolished.)● Restructured as Environment
Considerations Department.
● Started Kansai Green Power Fund.
● Acquired ISO14001 certification at Miyazu
Energy Research Center and 2 other sites.
● Started technical development project for
mangrove restoration in Thailand.
●2001 ● Acquired ISO14001 certification at Himeji
No. 2 Power Station and Kishiwada Substation.

●

Japan's PRTR Law enacted.

●

JAccident at JCO uranium processing plant.

2000 ● Metabolic Society Creation Promotion
Law enacted.
●●

Cabinet decision on Basic Environment Plan.
Long-term plan regarding research into
nuclear power and development and its use(New Long-Term Plan) enacted.

2001 ● Ministry of Environment launched.
●

Formed Committee for Recycle
Activities Promotion.
● Adopted Green Purchasing Guidelines
for office supplies.
●

2000 ● Sixth Conference of the Parties for Framework
Convention on Climate Change in Hague (COP6).

Special Measures Law on the Promotionof Proper Treatment of PCB enacted.

2001 ● Reconvening of the Sixth Conference of the Parties
for Framework Convention on Climate Change.
2001 ● IPCC 3rd assessment report presented.
●●

2002 ● Acquired ISO14001 certification at
2002 ● Prospectus on the Promotion of efforts to
Sakaiko Power Station and 6 other sites.
prevent Global Warming revised.
● Soil Contamination Law enacted.
● Started CFC project ion Indonesia.
● Law Concerning Promotion of Measures to● Started forestation project in Australia.
Cope with Global Warming● Adopted Green Purchasing Guidelines(Global Warming Action Law) enacted.
for power equipment.
● Kyoto Protocol signed.
● Special Measures for Use of New Energy
Sources in the Electric Power Industry(RPS Law) enacted.
●

Sixth Conference of the Parties (COP6)
to the FCCC in Bonn.
Seventh Conference of the Parties (COP7)
to the FCCC in Marrakech.

2002 ● World Summit on Sustainable Development
in Johannesburg.
●

8th Convention on Climate Change heldin New Delhi, India.

Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy amended.

Law for the Recovery and Destruction of CFC
from Special Products (CFC Recovery Law) enacted.
● Formed Federation on Kyoto Mechanism Use.
● Started accepting JI/CDM applications.
●2003 ● Cabinet determined Basic Plan for the
Establishment of a Recycle-Oriented Society.

85IndexA

F
P41

Abrasion-resistant insulated cable

N
Feasibility studies

Action Plan for Global Environmental Considerations P3,66

P32,71Five Basic Principles of the Action Plan for Global Environmental Considerations P3,66

Natural energy sources

P20

New energy sources

P6,20
P17

Activities Implemented Jointly (AIJ) Japan Program

P71

Flue gas denitrification system

P37,83

New ERA Strategy

Afforestation projects

P32

Flue gas desulfurization system

P37,83

Next generation semiconductor device

Annual rate of accidents at work

P55

Award of Excellence in environmental action promotion P11

Nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions per unit of power generated P6

G

B
P40
P23,50

BNFL

P73

Business site awards

C

P23

NSN(NS Net)
Global Environmental project promotion staff P10

Biotopes

P70
P8,37

Nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions

Global Environment Forum,Kansai

P53

Greenhouse gas

P27

Green Power certification system

P21

Green purchasing

P47

Nuclear accident response system

P22

Nuclear fuel cycle

P50

Nuclear Power and Environmental Committee

P10

Nuclear Waste Management Organization of Japan

P50

O

H

P22

Offsite Center

Capacity factor of nuclear power stations

P6,22

Happy Package

CFC

P18

100,000 People's Eco-Family Campaign

P6,52

P30,34Happy Plan

P18

P37

Open-cut Coal Mine Rehabilitation ProjectChemical smog alert

P30

Happy Time

P18,68Closed recycle system

P47

Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry

P53

Heat pump

P24

Ozone layer protection

Combined cycle

P34

Heat Storage and Adjustment Plan

Compliance

P55

Home Energy Management System (HEMS)

Conceptual view of our environmental load

P8

Hot water discharge

Convention on Climate Change

P16

Human resources activation plan

P55

PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl)

CO2 coal seam sequestraction

P31

Hydropower generation project

P33

PDCA cycle

CO2 emissions

P6,8,16

CO2 emission per unit of power consumed

P6,17,18

CO2 recovery technology

P26,31CO2 reduction targets

P7,17

D
Dexia-FondElec Energy Efficiency and Emissions Reduction Fund P33

P69
P18,68
P73

P38,42P

Pluthermal Plan
PR facilities
Industrial waste discharge

P8,44

ISO14001

P10

J

P26

Japan Natural Energy

P21

Dioxins

P39

JCO

P23

Dust

P37

Protection of rare plants

P42

PRTR (Law)

P39

Radioactive waste
RecycleKankyo 1
Eco Action

P6,7

Kansai Atomic Power Information Net-Surfing P23

Eco-business

P60

Kansai Center for Information and Industrial Activation P21

Redox flow battery

Eco Cute

P69

Kansai Economic Federation

Eco-efficiency

P14

Kansai Green Power Fund

Ecological greening method

P40

Kansai Reseach Foundation for Technology Promotion P53

Economic effect of environmental protection efforts

P13

Kyoto Mechanism

Effect of avoiding CO2 emissions

P17

Kyoto Protocol

Energy-saving consulting services

P18

Energy services company business

P61

Environmental assessment

P11,66

Environmental accounting

P12

Environmental communication

P62

Environmental education

ReduceP53
P21,67

P11,53

P29

Load balancing
LNG (Liquid Natural Gas)

P24
P6,18
P6,24

M

P70
P44,45

Renovating hydropower stations

P6,25

Reuse

P44,45RPS Law (System)

Life cycle CO2 emissions per unit of power

P46
P6,44

P19
P40

Roof garden

P16

L

P44,46

Regional heat supply

P16,32

P13
P76

P8,49,50

Recycle center for utility pole transformers

P27

Recycling rate of industrial wastes

Electromagnetic fields

P49

Radiation
Rainforest restoration technology

E

P6,19

P38
P53,74

R

K

Electric vehicle

P10
P23,50Prevention of oil spillI

dimethyl ether (DME)

Effect of Environmental protection activities

P39,46

P20,67

S
P55

Safety and sanitation activities
SF6 gasP6,27

Site report

P75

Site wastewater

P38

Soil contamination

P39

Mangrove planting technology

P29

Solar power generation

P20

Environmental household budgeting

P52

Measures against chemical substances

P39

Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC)

P26

Environmental laws and regulations

P11

Measures to prevent air pollution

P37

Specified CFCs

P34

Environmental management system

P10

Measures to prevent noise and vibrations

P38

Specified halons

P34

Environment Month

P53

Measures to prevent offensive odors

P38

Steady cycling at rated thermal output

Environmental Plan of Action for the Electric Power Industry P16

Measures to prevent water pollution

P38

Sulfur oxide (SOx) emission

Mid-term Management Policy

P3

Sulfur oxide (SOx) emission per unit of power generated

P6

Monitoring

P49

Super critical CO2

P70

Environmental policy
Environmental protection cost

P3,66
P13

P22
P8,37

e7

P34

Surplus power purchasing

P20

Everyone's Eco-Friendly Campaign

P52

Symposiums

P53

86

U

T
Thermal efficiency of thermal power stations P6,24

W
Untapped energy sources

P6,19

P44

3 R's activities
Time-specific electricity contract

P18,68

Tours of nuclear power stations

P23

TQM

P10

Transmission and distribution loss rate

P25

V

Waste-fired power generation

P20

Welfare for the physically challenged

P54

Welfare for the elderly

P54

Wind power generation
Volunteer activities

P54

Voice of Dumbo

P62

WBCSD

P20
P14,34Z
P45

Zero emission

About This Report
Kansai Electric publishes this Global Environmental Action Report to let our customers the many
stakeholders who support our company know what our policy and targets are for dealing withenvironmental problems, and to report on the progress we have made with related activities.
In publishing this 2003 edition of the report, we reflected heavily on the valuable comments many
people offered us in regards to the previous report and worked hard over the year to make additions
and improvements that would foment a better understanding of our position on the environment andthe action we are taking for it. In the future as well, we will continue to improve our environmental
protection activities as well as this report with the hope of gaining even greater approval of ourefforts. We welcome your comments and any requests you might have in regards to this year's report.
You will find a questionnaire at the end of this publication.
■ Scope of 2003 Report●Period Covered:This report covers fiscal 2003 (April 1, 2002 - March 31, 2003), but anywhere we mention continuing activities or targets fromthe past, future plans or the latest information prior to publication of the report, the time period is clearly stated.
●Business Scope: This report is on Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., but it also contains information on the Kansai Electric Power Group.
●Applicable Fields: In addition to environmental protection, the report also takes a look at society with information concerning the local
community and occupational safety and hygiene.
●Scope of Environmental Impact:This report focuses on the environmental load caused by the production, distribution and sale of electricity,and related service activities.

■ History of Publication and Next Edition●Kansai Electric has published a Global Environmental Action Report every year since 1993. We plan to release a 2003 edition in summer of 2003.

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87

Eco Leaf "Eco Leaf Environmental Labeling" Certification Acquired
On July 31, 2003, Kansai Electric became the first Japanese power company to receive the "Eco Leaf Environmental Labeling"certification promoted by the Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry*1 (JEMAI), a public corporation run
by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry.
JEMAI is promoting the "Eco Leaf Environmental Label" in order to encourage active display of the Type III Environmental
Labeling*2, which is independently certified and therefore very reliable, as a way of letting the consumer know thatquantitative data regarding the environmental impact of a product has been calculated according to the LCA (Life Cycle
Assessment) method*3, which is based on the ISO 14040 series international environmental certifications.
*1 The Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry (JEMAI)
A public interest corporation begun in 1962 and active in various areas of environmental management. Currently
involved in surveys and research regarding global warming and LCA and promotion of the ISO 14040 series ofcertifications.
*2 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Method
A method for assigning a quantitative figure to the burden placed on the environment throughout the life cycle of a
product or service, from procurement of raw materials and manufacturing through distribution, use, disposal, andrecycling.
*3 Type III Environmental Labeling
A label which displays a product's environmental characteristics in a quantitative fashion based on the LCA method anddesigned to avoid making particular judgments, leaving any and all judgments up to the consumer.

● Product Environmental Aspects Declaration (PEAD)● Product Environmental

Information Data Sheet (PEIDS)● Product data sheet

88Let us know your thoughts and impressions.
This report contains some specifics of environmental activities
at Kansai Electric and is intended to gain an understanding ofthese efforts from as many people as possible. Nevertheless, we
imagine some of the readers will find certain points hard to
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disappointments. Therefore, we would like to use your frankthoughts and impressions as reference for future activities. To
do this, we ask that you respond to the questionnaire on theback cover. Thank you in advance.

Environmental Management Group,
Environmental Considerations Department
The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.
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To : Environmental Management Group, Environmental Considerations Department, Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.
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Management Policy and Environmental Policy
Highlights from 2002
Targets and Performance
Conceptual View of Our Environmental Load
Environmental Management

Environmental Improvement Activities

Addressing Global Environmental Problems

New ERA Strategy

Efficiency

Environmental Accounting

Reduction

Protecting the Ozone Layer

Measures to Prevent Air Pollution

Efforts for Local Environmental Protection
Addressing Local
Environmental Problems

Activities Abroad

Measures to Prevent Water Pollution, Noise and Vibrations, and Offensive Odors
Harmonizing with the Local Environment

Promoting Business
Activities Suitable for a
Recycle-based Society

Promotion of Resource Recycling Measures

Promotion of Green Purchasing

Cooperation with the Local
Community

Interaction and Cooperation Outside the Company in Environmental Protection Efforts

Energy Conservation and Resource-saving Activities with Office Supplies

Activities of The Kansai
Electric Group

Treatment of Radioactive Waste

Activities to Benefit Local Communities

Animating the Workplace

Activities of The Kansai Electric Group

Group-wide Activities

Developing the Eco-Business

Environmental Communication

Reference Information

Data

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Main Places of Business● Head Office and Branch Offices
Head Office3-3-22Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8270

TEL : 06-6441-8821

Osaka Kita Branch

3-9-3 Honjohigashi, Kita-ku, Osaka 531-8588

TEL : 06-6373-1541

Osaka Minami Branch

3-9-5 Hamaguchinishi, Suminoe-ku, Osaka 559-0006

TEL : 06-6672-1301

Kyoto Branch

579 Higashi-shiokojicho, Karasuma Nishi-iru,Shionokoji-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216

TEL : 075-361-7171

Kobe Branch

6-2-1 Kanou-cho Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0001

TEL : 078-391-7211

Himeji Branch

117 Junishomae-cho, Himeji, 670-8577

TEL : 0792-25-3221

Nara Branch48 Omoricho, Nara 630-8548

TEL : 0742-27-1237

Shiga Branch

4-1-51 Nionohama, Otsu, 520-8570

TEL : 077-522-2626

Wakayama Branch

40 Okayama-cho, Wakayama 640-8145

TEL : 073-422-4150

Wakasa Affiliated Branch

8 Yokota, 13 Goichi, Mihama-cho, Mikata-gun Fukui 919-1141

TEL : 0770-32-3500

Tokai Affiliated Branch

2-27-14 Izumi, Higashi-ku, Nagoya 461-8540

TEL : 052-931-1521

Hokuriku Affiliated Branch

1-2-13 Higashi-denjigatamachi, Toyama 930-8513

TEL : 076-432-6111

Tokyo Affiliated Branch

c/o Fukoku Seimei Building 2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho, Chioda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011

TEL : 03-3591-9261

Thermal Power Centerc/o Dai Building 3-6-32 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-6591

TEL : 06-6459-0433

Kansai Electric Hospital

2-1-7 Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka 553-0003

TEL : 06-6458-5821● Main Sales Offices
Kujo Office

TEL : 06-6582-2881

Fukuchiyama Office

TEL : 0773-22-3101

Yashiro Office

TEL : 0795-42-0260

Ogimachi Office

TEL : 06-6373-3131

Maizuru Office

TEL : 0773-62-2540

Nara Office

TEL : 0742-36-1201

Ikeda Office

TEL : 072-752-5070

Miyazu Office

TEL : 0772-22-2112

Takada Office

TEL : 0745-53-1131

Mikuni Office

TEL : 06-6391-1061

Mineyama Office

TEL : 0772-62-0051

Shiga Office

TEL : 077-522-2611

Hokusetsu Office

TEL : 06-6384-1131

Obama Office

TEL : 0770-52-0890

Hikone Office

TEL : 0749-22-0080

Takatsuki Office

TEL : 072-676-3131

Takahama Office

TEL : 0770-72-1212

Yokaichi Office

TEL : 0748-22-2111

Moriguchi Office

TEL : 06-6908-4731

Mihama Office

TEL : 0770-32-0025

Wakayama Office

TEL : 073-422-8111

Hirakata Office

TEL : 072-841-1131

Kobe Office

TEL : 078-392-6200

Shingu Office

TEL : 0735-22-5211

Nanba Office

TEL : 06-6631-4101

Akashi Office

TEL : 078-912-2651

Tanabe Office

Higashi Sumiyoshi Office TEL : 06-6700-3131

Awaji Office

TEL : 0799-22-0605

Gobo Office

TEL : 06-6481-3961

Hashimoto Office

Higashi Osaka Office

TEL : 06-6787-5011

Habikino Office

TEL : 0729-56-3381

Minami Osaka Office

TEL : 072-238-8681

Kishiwada Office

TEL : 0724-22-4701

Hanshin Office

TEL : 0739-22-1212
TEL : 0736-32-1245

TEL : 0798-67-3131
TEL : 0797-85-0201

Sanda Office

TEL : 079-563-2484

Himeji Office

TEL : 0792-92-3131

Kakogawa Office

TEL : 0794-21-3201

TEL : 0771-22-0149

Aioi Office

TEL : 0791-22-0730

TEL : 0774-72-0029

Toyooka Office

TEL : 0796-22-3131

TEL : 075-491-1141
Kyoto Office
Sonobe Office
Fushimi Office

TEL : 075-611-2131

The above information on sales offices is valid as of June 30, 2003.

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