The Japanese government will likely ask for power usage cuts across most of the country in the peak summer demand period as all of the nation's nuclear plants remain offline, according to a draft report compiled by a government-affiliated panel.

The government will request the deepest cuts in the service area of Kansai Electric Power Co. (9503.TO) in western Japan , where industrial and household electricity users will be asked to cut power usage by at least 15% compared with maximum levels in the summer of 2010.

The usage cuts are planned to be implemented between the hours of 9AM and 8PM in the period running from July 2 through Sept. 7.

The request to cut power usage will not apply in Japan 's summer holiday season between Aug. 13 and Aug. 15, the report said.

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