To reduce the burden on small and medium-sized enterprises affected by soaring extra-high-voltage electricity rates, a subsidy will be provided for electricity charges paid by those small and medium-sized enterprises.
Oita Prefecture Extra-High-Voltage Electricity Price Hike Relief Subsidy (FY2026)
October 20, 2026
Summary
Oita Prefecture will provide a subsidy for electricity costs paid by SMEs affected by soaring extra-high-voltage electricity rates. The program aims to reduce the burden on eligible businesses.
Key Information
| Location | Oita |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥2 .3 per kWh |
| Subsidy Rate | July and September 2026: 1.8/kWh, August 2026: ¥2.3/kWh |
| Purpose | Management improvement and management strengthening |
| Eligible Expenses | Utility costs, etc. |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises, Sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Oita Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.oita.jp/soshiki/14340/tokubetsukoatsu-r806.html |