Switching Power & Gas × Point Activity 2026 — Lower Bills + Offer + Point Linkage
Switching power/gas is no-risk cost-cutting
Switching to a new power/gas provider works like this: the grid and gas pipes stay shared, and only the rate plan changes. Blackout and supply risk don't change at all — only your monthly bill drops. And the switching application itself is a point offer, with linkage to economy points. This is a deep dive on the power part of the fixed-cost-cutting chapter.
3 benefits of switching
- Lower bills: 5,000–20,000 yen a year (by usage)
- Point offer: 1,000–5,000 yen for applying
- Economy point linkage: Rakuten Denki → Rakuten points, PayPay Denki, etc. — your monthly electric bill earns points
A triple win of "lower bills + point earnings + monthly point awards." Pick the new provider that matches your economy (Rakuten Denki for the Rakuten economy) and your main points accumulate automatically.
Point offers & linkage by provider
| New provider | Linked points | Est. point offer |
|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Denki | Rakuten points (SPU linkage) | 1,000–5,000 yen |
| ENEOS Denki | T points / d POINT, etc. | 2,000–5,000 yen |
| Looop Denki | — (known for 0-yen base fee) | 1,000–3,000 yen |
| au Denki | Ponta (au economy) | 1,000–4,000 yen |
※ Always check on Pointnavi for the point offer and payout before applying. For economy linkage, see the economies-compared chapter.
Switching steps (no construction)
- Check current usage/bill on your meter slipLook at monthly kWh and the bill.
- Estimate the new plan on a comparison siteEnter usage to confirm the savings.
- Apply via the point sitePoint earnings accrue separately.
- The switch completes automaticallyNo construction or attendance. With a smart meter, it switches in a few weeks.
FAQ
Do new providers cause more blackouts?
Are there cancellation fees?
Can renters switch?
This article was written from publicly available information on each point site as of May 2026. Cashback rates, campaign terms, and redemption rules can change without notice — always check each site's official page for the latest. This site uses each point site's referral program, but going through a referral link never changes the rate you receive.