Quiz time: do you know the answers?

The nation of _____ anticipates that it will not be able to supply enough electricity to it's residents. More electricity is available from power sources that have been turned off, but opinion polls indicate that most of the residents do not want those power sources turned on.

Quiz:
What is the name of the country?
Why do people not want those power sources turned on?

Hint:
This country is famous for it's earthquakes.