# Chubu Electric gets business improvement order for data scandal

> Japan's Chubu Electric Power faces strict reforms after data manipulation scandal.
- Title: Chubu Electric gets business improvement order for data…
- Summary: Japan's Chubu Electric Power faces strict reforms after data manipulation scandal.
- Keywords: chubu electric, corporate governance, nuclear energy, hamaoka, shizuoka, restarts, utilities, The Japan Times
- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/11/06/companies/chubu-electric-business-improvement-order
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- Published: 2026-11-06T08:44:00+00:00
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- Topics: chubu electric, corporate governance, nuclear energy, hamaoka, shizuoka, restarts, utilities, news, politics, world
## Business improvement order issued
Japan's industry ministry issued a business improvement order to Chubu Electric Power over improper earthquake data selection for nuclear reactor safety screenings.
## Fourth major utility affected
This marks the fourth time a major electric utility has received such an order under the electricity business law.
## Improvement plan deadline
Chubu Electric must submit an improvement plan by the end of this month to clarify executive and employee responsibilities.
## Commissioner urges reforms
Yoshifumi Murase, commissioner of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, strongly urged Chubu Electric to carry out fundamental reforms and restore public trust.
## Company's response
Chubu Electric President Minoru Yasui expressed deep regret over the scandal to reporters.
## Additional misconduct
Chubu Electric also improperly claimed costs for decommissioning reactors and overcharged customers through a power retail subsidiary.
## Corporate culture issues
The ministry concluded Chubu Electric lacked sufficient legal compliance awareness and had an unhealthy corporate culture.
## Key takeaway

Chubu Electric Power received a business improvement order from Japan's industry ministry for improper earthquake data selection in nuclear reactor safety screenings.