To reduce the burden on small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses in the prefecture that continue to face difficult business conditions due to soaring energy prices, benefits will be provided over five installments to small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses in the prefecture that use LP gas or special high-voltage electricity, which are not eligible for the national electricity and gas fee support, based on their usage during the eligible support period.
Aomori Prefecture: Support Benefit for Soaring LP Gas and Special High-Voltage Electricity Prices for SMEs, etc. (July–September 2026) — Round 6
October 14, 2026
Summary
Aomori Prefecture provides benefits based on usage to local small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses using LP gas or special high-voltage electricity. These energy sources are outside the scope of the national electricity and gas fee support.
Key Information
| Location | Aomori |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 13, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥330,000 per month |
| Subsidy Rate | Fixed amount; the benefit amount varies depending on eligibility and the eligible month |
| Purpose | Business improvement and strengthening |
| Eligible Expenses | Utilities and other expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Educational corporations, Social welfare corporations, Medical corporations, Small and medium-sized enterprises, Sole proprietors, Cooperatives and organizations, NPO corporations, Incorporated associations and foundations |
| Implementing Agency | Aomori Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.aomori.lg.jp/soshiki/sangyo/chikikigyo/r8_lpgas_shien_6dan.html |