The state and outlook of LPG in Japan

13. Competition with Electricity
Forecast of Housing Construction Units Started and Rate of Total Electrification
Accumulated Total Electrification
2.86 mln housing units (2010 forecast)
10,000 units
140
%
100
90
120
80
100
70
60
80
60
Housing
Const. Units
Started
50
Accumulated Total Electrification
1.18 mln housing units (2004 record)
40
Rate of Total
Electrification
30
40
20
20
10
0
0
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Source: Website of Fuji Economics Consulting; calculations by JLPGA
Japan LP- Gas Association
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