Amid soaring electricity and other utility costs due to rising crude oil and other prices, support payments will be provided to small and medium-sized business operators, etc. that use special high-voltage electricity and bear the associated costs, including those that have contracted for special high-voltage electricity at business establishments, etc. in the prefecture, as well as commercial facilities, etc. in the prefecture that have contracted for special high-voltage electricity. The payments cover the costs incurred from July through September 2026.
Iwate Prefecture: Special High-Voltage Electricity User Support Payment for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (Lump-Sum Payment), Phase 6
October 6, 2026
Summary
Iwate Prefecture will provide support payments to eligible small and medium-sized businesses and other operators that use and bear the costs of special high-voltage electricity. The payments cover electricity costs from July through September 2026.
Key Information
| Location | Iwate |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Jan 8, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥2 .3 per kWh |
| Subsidy Rate | July and September 2027: ¥1.8 per kWh; August 2027: ¥2.3 per kWh |
| Purpose | Business improvement and business strengthening |
| Eligible Expenses | Utilities and other related costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized businesses; sole proprietors; cooperatives, organizations, etc. |
| Implementing Agency | Iwate Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.iwate.jp/sangyoukoyou/sangyoushinkou/shougyou/shougyou/1071208.html |