─6th Round of Emergency Support Project for Soaring Prices of Extra-High Voltage Electricity and Industrial LP Gas for SMEs─ Supporting SMEs Using "Extra-High Voltage Electricity" and "Industrial LP Gas"!
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- ─6th Round of Emergency Support Project for Soaring Prices of Extra-High Voltage Electricity and Industrial LP Gas for SMEs─ Supporting SMEs Using "Extra-High Voltage Electricity" and "Industrial LP Gas"!
- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency are launching the 6th round of applications for emergency support to alleviate the burden on SMEs affected by soaring prices of extra-high voltage electricity and industrial LP gas.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 2, 2026
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency are launching the 6th round of applications for emergency support to alleviate the burden on SMEs affected by soaring prices of extra-high voltage electricity and industrial LP gas.
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- ─6th Round of Emergency Support Project for Soaring Prices of Extra-High Voltage Electricity and Industrial LP Gas for SMEs─ Supporting SMEs Using "Extra-High Voltage Electricity" and "Industrial LP Gas"! (April 2, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- April 2, 2026
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency are launching the 6th round of applications for emergency support to alleviate the burden on SMEs affected by soaring prices of extra-high voltage electricity and industrial LP gas.
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- 📰 Published: April 2, 2026 at 23:00
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency are implementing an emergency support project, utilizing priority support local grants, to alleviate the burden on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the soaring prices of extra-high voltage electricity and industrial LP gas.
We are pleased to announce that applications for the 6th round of this support fund will now be accepted.
1. About Application Acceptance
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Application Period: From Thursday, April 9, Reiwa 8 (2026) to Monday, August 31, Reiwa 8 (2026)
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Application Method: Online application (Postal application also accepted)
2. About the Dedicated Portal Site
https://tokkolpg-shienkin.tokyo
Please check the application guidelines for the support fund, which are published on the site.
The application form and application templates will be available from Thursday, April 9.
3. Eligible Applicants
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SMEs, etc., in Tokyo that directly receive extra-high voltage electricity*1 at their facilities.
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SMEs, etc., that are tenants in facilities in Tokyo receiving extra-high voltage electricity*1.
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SMEs, etc., in Tokyo that use industrial LP gas*2 for their business operations.
*1 Refers to contracts with a power capacity of 2,000kW or more and a supply voltage of 20,000V (20kV) or more. However, even if the contracted power capacity is less than 2,000kW, if an extra-high voltage electricity contract can be confirmed, it will be eligible.
*2 Liquefied petroleum gas used for industrial purposes, subject to the High Pressure Gas Safety Act.
4. Support Details
(1) Extra-high voltage electricity, direct reception: 5 million yen / location
(2) Extra-high voltage electricity, tenant: 100,000 yen / location
(3) Industrial LP gas: 100,000 yen / location
5. Target Period and Application Requirements
[6th Round] From January to June, Reiwa 8 (2026)
*SMEs with at least three months of usage実績 during the above target period are eligible for support.
*Even if you have received this support fund in previous rounds, you can still apply.
(For the definition of previous rounds, please refer to the guidelines and website for details.)
6. Inquiry Counter
[Extra-High Voltage Electricity and Industrial LP Gas Support Fund Office]
Phone: 03-6747-9460
Reception Hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00 (Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
*An inquiry form is also available.
This project promotes the "2050 Tokyo Strategy."
Strategy 13 Industry: "Support and foster the growth of SMEs"
[Contact Information]
(Regarding the project in general)
Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, Industrial and Energy Policy Division, Planning Section
Phone: 03-5000-7721
(Regarding application requirements and procedures, etc.)
Extra-High Voltage Electricity and Industrial LP Gas Support Fund Office
Phone: 03-6747-9460
FAQ
Which companies are eligible for this subsidy?
SMEs in Tokyo that directly receive extra-high voltage electricity, SMEs that are tenants in facilities receiving extra-high voltage electricity, or SMEs using industrial LP gas are eligible.
What is the application period?
The application period is from Thursday, April 9, Reiwa 8 (2026) to Monday, August 31, Reiwa 8 (2026). Online applications are accepted.
What is the maximum amount of the subsidy?
The maximum is 5 million yen per location for direct reception of extra-high voltage electricity, and 100,000 yen per location for tenants or industrial LP gas users.