Hokkaido Electric Power Company,Incorporated
Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Incorporated, established in 1951 and headquartered in Sapporo, Japan, is primarily responsible for generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity across Japan. Beyond its core power business, the company provides a wide array of engineering and construction services. These include electrical, telecommunications, civil engineering, and general construction projects, along with specialized work in piping, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), water supply/drainage systems, and disaster prevention equipment. It also manufactures, sells, inspects, and installs electricity meters. The firm's operations extend to managing buildings, offering environmental conservation solutions, and selling various fuels, equipment, and materials. It runs public bathhouses, provides cleaning and security services, and sells advertising space on utility poles. Hokkaido Electric Power offers expert consulting across diverse fields, such as construction, civil engineering, electrical systems, environmental management, energy solutions, and appliance repair. The company is deeply involved in power generation infrastructure, handling the construction, maintenance, operation, and repair of power facilities and various industrial plants. It sells electricity derived from multiple sources, including thermal, hydroelectric, photovoltaic (solar), and wind power. Logistically, it manages the unloading, storage, and delivery of imported coal, alongside offering marine transport agency and customs clearance services. In the realm of information technology and telecommunications, Hokkaido Electric Power supplies Ethernet networks and Internet connectivity. It provides comprehensive services for information communication networks, including installation, maintenance, supervision, and consulting. Furthermore, it operates Internet data centers, offers various information processing services, and sells network hardware, IT equipment, and software. Additional ventures include consulting, developing, operating, and managing IT systems for educational purposes. The company also leases LNG receiving facilities and operates retail sales, offering corporate merchandise, gift items, sundries, and food products. Its service portfolio further encompasses design, printing, and bookbinding; the creation of closed captions; and document management, secure destruction of confidential documents, and recycling services.