Electricity

How to start using electricity

1. Decide on the start date of use.
2. Apply to the power company online or by phone.
3. Turn on the breaker in the room on the first day of use.

Now you can use the electricity. However, in some cases, power company personnel need to come to your location.

Rate

• It is based on the amount of electricity used in the relevant month.
• There is also a basic charge that is paid every month regardless of how much electricity is used.
• Basic charge + payment based on usage = electricity bill for the month

 * The amount of electricity used is checked by the power company personnel by monitoring the electricity meter of each household. You will receive a monthly Notice of Electricity Consumption from the power company by mail.

Termination of use

1. Determine the end date of use.
2. Apply to the power company for cancellation online or by phone.
3. In most cases, it is not necessary for the user to be present at the end of the use.

Water

How to start using water

Apply to the section in charge of water supply in the municipality or the water utility company to start using water service.

Rate

Basic charge + payment based on usage = water bill for the month

* The water company personnel check the water meter of each household every month and send the bill to the customer.

Gas

There are two types of gas used in the household: city gas and LP gas. To avoid fires, etc., choose gas appliances compatible with the type of gas.

How to start using gas

1. Determine the starting date of use.
2. Apply to the gas company, etc. online or by phone.
3. Gas company personnel come to inspect the facilities ? Gas supply begins.

Rate

Basic charge + payment based on usage = gas bill for the month

*The gas company personnel check the gas meter of each household every month.

How to Pay Utility Bills

Electricity, gas and water bills can be paid in the following ways:

• Automatic withdrawal from your bank account
• Payment at a bank or convenience store
• Payment by credit card

What is the Contact Information for Electricity, Water and Gas Company?

The companies you can use depend on the region and the house you live in.
When signing a contract for a house on your own, ask the real estate agency or search on the Internet to find out which company you should use.

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