Power & Gas Switching Point Activity 2026 — A One-Time High-Value Reward Plus Monthly Savings
Switching power & gas is "a one-time reward + monthly savings"
With the deregulation of electricity and gas, you can freely choose your provider. Route your switch to a new power or gas company through a point site and earn 3,000–15,000 yen at once. On top of that, the plan itself is cheaper and you collect economy points — so you capture "a one-time high-value offer + monthly fixed-cost savings" simultaneously. It's one of the best cost-performance offers in point activity. This article covers the reward, economy tie-ins, and cautions. Pair it with the fixed-cost-cuts chapter.
3 benefits of switching
- High-value reward via a point site: 3,000–10,000 yen for electricity, 2,000–5,000 yen for gas, with a bonus for a set.
- Lower monthly bills: many plans have cheaper base fees and per-unit rates than the old regional utilities.
- You collect economy points: Rakuten Denki (Rakuten points), Docomo Denki (d points), etc., reward you based on your monthly bill.
Pick to match your economy and your monthly electricity bill turns straight into points. Rakuten Denki suits Rakuten users, Docomo Denki suits Docomo users. See the economy comparison chapter.
Switching steps
- Compare cashback on point sitesCompare the per-offer value of each company's power/gas offers on Pointnavi.
- Apply via the highest siteHave your meter-reading slip (current contract info) handy. About 10 minutes online.
- Wait for the switch to completeNo construction needed; with a smart meter, no on-site visit either. It switches over in 1–2 months.
- Set economy points + card paymentPay the bill with your economy's card to double-dip the payment portion. Double-dipping chapter.
Cautions
- The reward comes "after use begins": the condition is often supply start + a set usage period, not the application itself.
- Check cancellation fees and lock-ins: some plans have contract terms or cancellation fees. If you plan to keep switching, choose no lock-in.
- Market-linked plans fluctuate: market-linked plans can get expensive when fuel costs spike. Check whether the unit price is fixed.
- All-electric vs. gas-combined differ: the best plan depends on your usage and appliances. Run a simulation.
FAQ
Will switching cause blackouts or require construction?
How much can I save?
Can renters switch too?
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.