View all articlesJapan's federation of electric power companies (FEPC) has called for cooperation in power saving to tackle a severe power shortage, while member utilities step up efforts to collect thermal fuels such as LNG and oil to boost output. The FEPC on 10 January asked power consumers to use electricity effectively by continuing to use heating equipment in a cold snap and reducing the use of other electric appliances. The request came on growing concerns over tighter supplies, which have been pressured by extended icy and bad weather, limited solar power output, fuel shortage and risks of unexpected shutdown ... (full story)