To help achieve zero-carbon city status, this subsidy covers part of the costs required to introduce energy-saving equipment and renewable energy equipment in order to further promote energy-saving efforts by businesses within the city.
Shiga Prefecture Kusatsu City: Kusatsu City Energy-Saving and Renewable Energy Equipment Introduction Acceleration Subsidy (FY2026)
September 9, 2026
Summary
Kusatsu City provides a subsidy covering part of the cost of introducing energy-saving and renewable energy equipment for local businesses, supporting efforts to achieve a zero-carbon city.
Key Information
| Location | Kusatsu City, Shiga |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 3, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥2,100,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/3 (1/2 depending on requirements) * The maximum amount varies depending on the eligible equipment |
| Purpose | Equipment investment / energy conservation / renewable energy and energy storage / EV-related |
| Eligible Expenses | Equipment purchase costs / construction costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Kusatsu City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kusatsu.shiga.jp/kurashi/kankyo/ondanka/hojokin-syoenesaiene.html |