The program aims to promote energy conservation in various fields and build a stable and appropriate energy demand structure suited to domestic and international economic and social conditions by providing subsidies for part of the expenses required for projects that meet energy conservation effect requirements through the replacement and installation of highly energy-efficient utility equipment, production equipment, and other equipment included in the energy conservation initiatives planned by businesses, together with the introduction of energy management systems equipped with functions such as measurement, visualization, and control.
Energy Conservation and Non-Fossil Fuel Transition Subsidy (Equipment-Based Type (IV): Energy Demand Optimization Type), 4th Application Round
October 7, 2026
Summary
This subsidy supports businesses that replace or install highly energy-efficient utility and production equipment and introduce energy management systems. It promotes energy conservation and the optimization of energy demand.
Key Information
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥100,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Small and medium-sized businesses, etc.: 1/2; large businesses and others: 1/3; minimum amount: ¥300,000 |
| Purpose | Equipment investment / productivity improvement and operational efficiency / energy conservation |
| Eligible Expenses | Equipment purchase costs / construction costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors / corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Sustainable Open Innovation Initiative |
| Official Page | https://sii.or.jp/setsubi07r/overview4.html |