In April, the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Electric Sales Amount increased 1.9% over the same period last year. It has been six months since this year's sales amount reported higher than the sales amount from last year.
The household electric usage 'Lightening' results from the temperature between March to April being warmer than the previous year, which indicates a reduction in heating needs, however, compared to the same month last year the Energy charge calculation dates have increased by 2 days, which leads to an increase of 3.9 compared to the previous year.
The industrial electric usage reflects the gradual recovery of the economy. Bulk order usage increased by 2.1 from the previous year, this is a 4 month continuous increase from the previous year. 'Iron and Steel' industry has continued to increase for six months. 'Machinery' industry has continued to increase for five months. It has been 2 months since the 'Chemicals' industry has last surpassed the previous year usage.
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