Shulman Advisory

Japan Shifts to Annual Revisions of Wheeling Charges Under Revenue Cap System

Publication date: May 4, 2026 Japan Shifts to Annual Revisions of Wheeling Charges Under Revenue Cap System The Electricity and Gas Market Surveillance Commission (EGC) plans to revise wheeling (transmission) charge calculation methods under the revenue cap system for the second regulatory period (FY2028–FY2032), shifting from the current flat five-year structure to annual revisions. The …

METI Moves to Tighten Oversight of Electricity Markets

Publication date: March 7, 2026 METI Moves to Tighten Oversight of Electricity Markets METI plans to expand its supervisory scope over electricity markets to enable it to ensure operational improvements in the Balancing Market and the planned Mid-Long Term Market,with the aim of promoting sound market operation, increasing participation, and stimulating market activity. The proposed …