6th Emergency Support Program for SMEs Facing Price Surges in Extra-High Voltage Electricity and Industrial LP Gas in Tokyo
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is launching the 6th round of emergency support subsidies (up to 5 million yen) starting April 9, Reiwa 8, for SMEs affected by soaring extra-high voltage electricity and industrial LP gas prices.
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center are implementing an emergency countermeasure program using priority regional support grants to reduce the burden on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by soaring prices of extra-high voltage electricity and industrial LP gas.
We would like to announce that we will begin accepting applications for the 6th round of this support subsidy.
1. Regarding Application Acceptance
- Application Period: From April 9 (Thursday), Reiwa 8 to August 31 (Monday), Reiwa 8
- Application Method: Online application (application by mail is also acceptable)
2. Regarding the Dedicated Portal Site
https://tokkolpg-shienkin.tokyo
We have published the application guidelines for the support subsidy, so please check them.
The application form and format will be available from April 9 (Thursday).
3. Eligible Applicants
1. SMEs, etc. directly receiving extra-high voltage electricity*1 at facilities within Tokyo
2. SMEs, etc. occupying facilities as tenants within Tokyo that receive extra-high voltage electricity*1
3. SMEs, etc. conducting business using industrial LP gas*2 within Tokyo
*1 Contracted power of 2,000kW or more and supply voltage of 20,000V (20kV) or more. However, even if the contracted power is less than 2,000kW, it is eligible if a contract for extra-high voltage electricity can be confirmed.
*2 Liquefied petroleum gas subject to the High Pressure Gas Safety Act and used for industrial purposes.
4. Support Content
(1) Extra-high voltage electricity (Direct receipt): 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 & Application Requirements
[6th Round] For the months of January to June, Reiwa 8
* SMEs, etc. with a usage record of 3 months or more during the above target period are eligible for support.
* You can apply even if you have received this support subsidy in past rounds.
(Please refer to the guidelines and website for details on the definition of past rounds.)
6. Inquiry Counter
[Extra-High Voltage Electricity & Industrial LP Gas Subsidy Secretariat]
Phone: 03-6747-9460
Reception hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00 (excluding weekends and holidays)
* An inquiry form is also available.
This is a project promoting the '2050 Tokyo Strategy'.
Strategy 13 Industry: 'Supporting SMEs and assisting their growth'
[Inquiries]
(Regarding the overall project)
Planning Section, Industry and Energy Policy Division, Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs
Phone: 03-5000-7721
(Regarding application requirements and procedures, etc.)
Extra-High Voltage Electricity & Industrial LP Gas Subsidy
We would like to announce that we will begin accepting applications for the 6th round of this support subsidy.
1. Regarding Application Acceptance
- Application Period: From April 9 (Thursday), Reiwa 8 to August 31 (Monday), Reiwa 8
- Application Method: Online application (application by mail is also acceptable)
2. Regarding the Dedicated Portal Site
https://tokkolpg-shienkin.tokyo
We have published the application guidelines for the support subsidy, so please check them.
The application form and format will be available from April 9 (Thursday).
3. Eligible Applicants
1. SMEs, etc. directly receiving extra-high voltage electricity*1 at facilities within Tokyo
2. SMEs, etc. occupying facilities as tenants within Tokyo that receive extra-high voltage electricity*1
3. SMEs, etc. conducting business using industrial LP gas*2 within Tokyo
*1 Contracted power of 2,000kW or more and supply voltage of 20,000V (20kV) or more. However, even if the contracted power is less than 2,000kW, it is eligible if a contract for extra-high voltage electricity can be confirmed.
*2 Liquefied petroleum gas subject to the High Pressure Gas Safety Act and used for industrial purposes.
4. Support Content
(1) Extra-high voltage electricity (Direct receipt): 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 & Application Requirements
[6th Round] For the months of January to June, Reiwa 8
* SMEs, etc. with a usage record of 3 months or more during the above target period are eligible for support.
* You can apply even if you have received this support subsidy in past rounds.
(Please refer to the guidelines and website for details on the definition of past rounds.)
6. Inquiry Counter
[Extra-High Voltage Electricity & Industrial LP Gas Subsidy Secretariat]
Phone: 03-6747-9460
Reception hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00 (excluding weekends and holidays)
* An inquiry form is also available.
This is a project promoting the '2050 Tokyo Strategy'.
Strategy 13 Industry: 'Supporting SMEs and assisting their growth'
[Inquiries]
(Regarding the overall project)
Planning Section, Industry and Energy Policy Division, Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs
Phone: 03-5000-7721
(Regarding application requirements and procedures, etc.)
Extra-High Voltage Electricity & Industrial LP Gas Subsidy