Green makes a good cover. The basic issue here is that electricity is ridiculously expensive in Japan, so even modest savings are welcome by most companies. The green angle makes for great copy on what is primarily a long-term cost savings measure. Regardless of the motivation, it's a good move on the part of JR.
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Green makes a good cover. The basic issue here is that electricity is ridiculously expensive in Japan, so even modest savings are welcome by most companies. The green angle makes for great copy on what is primarily a long-term cost savings measure. Regardless of the motivation, it's a good move on the part of JR.