【SII】FY7 Supplementary Budget: Energy Conservation and Non-Fossil Fuel Conversion Subsidy (Factory/Business Establishment Type)Application assistance service
Subsidy overview
This subsidy program provides significant government support for the cost of equipment investment when small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with factories, stores, and other business premises, as well as large corporations and sole proprietors, introduce energy-saving equipment. This has the advantage of significantly reducing the cost of equipment introduction and leading to lower running costs.
Target projects and frameworks
There are two main types: (I) factory/business site type and (IV) energy demand optimization type. These can be applied for individually or in combination.
(I) Factory/Business Site Type
This program targets initiatives that aim to significantly improve energy efficiency throughout a factory or business premises. There are four application categories available.
Advanced Framework
Target equipment: Advanced equipment and systems reviewed and selected by SII (Sustainable Energy Innovation Initiative).
Subsidy rate: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are limited to 2/3 of the total, while large corporations and other businesses are limited to 1/2.
Maximum amount: Single-year project: "Maximum amount" 15 billion yen 20 billion yen for non-fossil fuel conversion "Minimum amount" 100 yen Multi-year project: "Maximum amount" 30 billion yen / total project (15 billion yen / year) In the case of non-fossil fuel conversion, the total project cost is 40 billion yen (20 billion yen per year). Minimum amount: 100 million yen/year Collaborative project: "Maximum amount" 30 billion yen / total project (15 billion yen / fiscal year) In the case of non-fossil fuel conversion, the total project cost is 40 billion yen (20 billion yen per year). "Minimum amount" 100 yen
Update/New Establishment:renew
Application requirements: A project that meets one of the following requirements on a crude oil equivalent basis, per application unit. ① Energy saving rate + increase rate of non-fossil fuel ratio:30%Above ② Energy savings + Non-fossil fuel usage:1,000 klAbove ③ Improvement rate of energy consumption per unit:15%Above
Investment recovery requirements: The payback period5 yearsThat's all.
Subsidized expenses:Design cost, equipment cost, construction cost
General category
Target equipment: "Custom-made equipment" or "specified equipment"
Subsidy rateSmall and medium-sized enterprises, etc.: Up to 1/2 (Up to 1/3 for businesses with an investment recovery period of less than 7 years) Large companies: Up to 1/3 (Up to 1/4 for businesses with a payback period of less than 7 years)
The maximum amount : Single-year project: "Maximum amount" 15 billion yen 20 billion yen for non-fossil fuel conversion "Minimum amount" 100 yen Multi-year project: "Maximum amount" 20 billion yen / total project (15 billion yen / year) In the case of non-fossil fuel conversion, the total project cost is 30 billion yen (20 billion yen per year). Minimum amount: 100 million yen/year Collaborative project: "Maximum amount" 30 billion yen / total project (15 billion yen / fiscal year) In the case of non-fossil fuel conversion, the total project cost is 40 billion yen (20 billion yen per year). "Minimum amount" 100 yen
Update/New Establishment:renew
Application requirements: A project that meets one of the following requirements on a crude oil equivalent basis, per application unit. ① Energy saving rate + increase rate of non-fossil fuel ratio: Ten percentAbove ② Energy savings + Non-fossil fuel usage: 700 klAbove ③ Improvement rate of energy consumption per unit: 7%Above
Investment recovery requirements: The payback period for the investment is 5 years or more.
Subsidized expenses:Design cost, equipment cost, construction cost
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Investment Promotion Framework
Target equipment: "Custom-made equipment" or "specified equipment"
Subsidy rate: Up to 1/2 (up to 1/3 for businesses with a payback period of less than 5 years)
The maximum amount: Single-year project: "Maximum amount" 15 billion yen 20 billion yen for non-fossil fuel conversion "Minimum amount" 100 yen Multi-year project: "Maximum amount" 20 billion yen / total project (15 billion yen / year) In the case of non-fossil fuel conversion, the total project cost is 30 billion yen (20 billion yen per year). Minimum amount: 100 million yen/year Collaborative project: "Maximum amount" 30 billion yen / total project (15 billion yen / fiscal year) In the case of non-fossil fuel conversion, the total project cost is 40 billion yen (20 billion yen per year). "Minimum amount" 100 yen
Update/New Establishment:renew
Application requirements: A project that meets one of the following requirements on a crude oil equivalent basis, per application unit. ① Energy saving rate + increase rate of non-fossil fuel ratio: 7%Above ② Energy savings + Non-fossil fuel usage: 500 klAbove ③ Improvement rate of energy consumption per unit: 5%Above
Investment recovery requirements: The payback periodXNUMX yearsMore than this
Subsidized expenses:Design cost, equipment cost, construction cost
Investment recovery requirements: The investment recovery period is for small and medium-sized enterprises, etc.XNUMX yearsThe above applies to large corporations and others.5 yearsMore than this
Subsidized expenses:Design cost, equipment cost, construction cost
Subsidy rateSmall and medium-sized enterprises, etc.: Up to 1/2 (Up to 1/3 for businesses with an investment recovery period of less than 5 years) Large corporations and others: Up to 1/3 (up to 1/4 for businesses with a payback period of less than 7 years).
The maximum amount : Single-year project: "Maximum amount" 15 billion yen / total project amount 20 billion yen for non-fossil fuel conversion "Minimum amount" 100 yen Multi-year project: "Maximum amount" 20 billion yen / total project (15 billion yen / year) In the case of non-fossil fuel conversion, the total project cost is 30 billion yen (20 billion yen per year). Minimum amount: 100 million yen/year
(IV) Energy demand optimization type
This business utilizes EMS (Energy Management System) equipment to effectively reduce energy consumption and optimize energy demand.
Target equipment: EMS devices registered with and publicly announced by SII.
Subsidy rate:Small and medium-sized enterprises, etc.: within 1/2 Large companies and others: Less than 1/3
Maximum amount: "Maximum amount": 1 million yen / entire project Minimum amount: 30 yen/entire project
The energy demand optimization project was selected by SII.Energy management businessUsing the following EMS registered This will enable more effective energy conservation and energy-saving effects.２％This project aims to improve the project based on the following criteria.
(I) Call for proposals for advanced equipment and systems in factories and business sites.
(I) For factory/business site type projects that introduce advanced equipment/systems selected in this public offering and achieve one of the energy-saving effect requirements, 1/2 or 2/3 of the eligible expenses (equipment costs, design costs, construction costs) will be subsidized.
Requirements for advanced equipment and systems
In the factory/business site type of this project, the advanced equipment and systems eligible for subsidies are products that meet all of the following requirements ① to ③ and other equipment requirements, and that have been approved by an external review committee composed of external experts.
① Advanced energy-saving technology
The following evaluation criteria must be met.
② Energy-saving effect
The following evaluation criteria must be met.
③ Potential for implementation
The following evaluation criteria must be met.
Other equipment requirements
In addition to requirements ① through ③ for advanced equipment and systems, all of the following equipment requirements must be met.
- The equipment/system must have at least one implementation track record, including demonstration experiments. * The product must be one that is ready for general shipment and sale at the time of application, not one still under development. - The equipment and systems must be widely applicable to various industrial and business sectors. - When installing ancillary equipment on another company's energy load equipment (main equipment), The product must clearly demonstrate that its safety and other aspects are guaranteed. *Excludes energy load equipment (main equipment) - The equipment and systems must meet all other safety standards stipulated by law.
Requirements for manufacturers
Manufacturers applying for advanced equipment and systems must meet all of the following requirements.
① The company must be a corporation conducting business activities within Japan (limited to businesses that are registered as corporations). ② A business that manufactures, imports, etc., products and is able to certify their performance and ship/sell them under its own responsibility. (A manufacturer, etc., as defined in the Product Liability Law (PL Law)). ③ The applicant must not have been subject to any suspension of subsidies or other measures, or any measures to suspend their designation, by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Application flow
Public offering for energy management service providers
This public offering is for selecting businesses (energy management operators) that will implement projects to effectively optimize energy consumption and energy demand using Energy Management Systems (EMS) designated by SII, under both the FY7 Supplementary Budget "Subsidy for Energy Conservation Investment Promotion and Demand Structure Transformation Support Project" and the "Subsidy for Energy Conservation Investment Promotion Support Project."
Application requirements for energy management service providers
The following conditions (1) to (3) must be met to be eligible to apply.
(1) Requirements for energy management business operators
① The corporation must be registered in Japan. ② The applicant must possess the necessary management foundation to reliably carry out the subsidized project and be deemed capable of continuing the business. that * Companies with negative net worth in their most recent financial statements are excluded. (If forming a consortium, This does not apply if the lead company meets requirement ②. ③ Not subject to any suspension of subsidy payments or other measures related to contract bidding by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. ④ The applicant must not fall under any of the items stated in the "Pledge Regarding Exclusion of Organized Crime Groups" section of the application documents. ⑤ Information security measures are in place within the departments involved in the subsidized project. (Third-party certification equivalent to JIS Q 27001 is desirable.) ⑥ Not limited to subsidy programs, over the past five years, the introduction of EMS and energy management support services Having a track record of providing or similar support. (If forming a consortium, the core This does not apply if the company has a proven track record. ⑦ Agree to and abide by the pledge established by SII. ⑧ Ensure that the duties of the energy management business operator (P.10) are performed without any deficiencies. ⑨ Cooperate with any surveys (questionnaires, etc.) conducted by the government or SII.
(2) System Requirements
We can provide an EMS that implements the functions specified by SII.
(3) Requirements for Energy Management Support Personnel
The applicant must have the ability to support the subsidized business operator in the following items ① to ④ that the subsidized business operator will implement.
① Planning for energy conservation, etc. Before implementing the project, we will assess the total energy consumption of the factory/business site and develop a plan for introducing an Energy Management System (EMS). ② Ensuring the reliable implementation of energy conservation plans Implementing the energy conservation plan, including continuous review, based on the plan formulated in advance. ③ Understanding energy conservation achievements To understand the "energy saving achievements" based on the energy saving plan that utilizes the installed subsidized equipment. ④ Implementation of operational improvements Implement operational improvements that will yield further energy savings, based on past energy-saving achievements.
Overview of Energy Management Service Providers' Operations
① Establishment and public announcement of a contact point for inquiries and how to respond to them. We will establish and publicize a contact point (telephone, email, etc.) for inquiries regarding subsidy programs and provide appropriate advice to subsidy recipients. Make suggestions and take appropriate action.
② Education for employees Energy management operators must ensure that all employees involved in energy demand optimization projects are informed of the grant regulations before submitting their application. By using the application guidelines and other documents, you can understand the matters that must be observed in the subsidized project and the obligations of an energy management business operator. Conduct training sessions, etc.
③ Support for the introduction of EMS After the grant decision from SII, the energy management company will properly install the EMS for the subsidized business, and the EMS will confirm We need to verify whether energy consumption is actually being measured and that the measured data is being stored and displayed in the system. Always check using the checklist.
④ Sharing of energy management methods utilizing EMS functions Energy management operators must accurately communicate to subsidized businesses how to use and operate the equipment.
⑤ Provision of energy management support services - Evaluate and analyze energy performance and propose operational improvements such as tuning. - Support for formulating an EMS utilization plan • Data registration (open data) - Responding to investigations, inspections, etc.
⑥ Responding to investigations, inspections, etc. If the government or SII conducts surveys or inspections, they should respond appropriately.
Recruitment period
First public offering
Monday, June 1, 2026 - Thursday, July 9, 2026 *Must arrive by 17:00
The grant decision is scheduled for early September 2026.
Call for proposals for advanced equipment and systems (3rd call for proposals)
Monday, March 1, 2026 - Monday, April 15, 2026 *Must arrive by 17:00
The planned release date is mid-to-late July 2026.
Public tender for energy management operators (3rd round of tenders)
Monday, March 1, 2026 - Monday, April 15, 2026 *Must arrive by 17:00
The planned release date is late July 2026.
Do you have this problem?
I don't know which application category is best suited for my company. There are so many categories—advanced technology category, general category, SME investment promotion category, supply chain collaboration category, etc.—that it's hard to decide.
The application forms are enormous, and I'm too busy with my main job to handle them all. I want to delegate schedule management so I can focus on my core work without being overwhelmed by the sheer volume of paperwork.
I want it to be accepted, but I'm afraid of being rejected due to a mistake. I want to avoid the risk of being disqualified from the review process due to minor document errors or calculation mistakes.
Benefits of requesting
Managing a massive amount of paperwork and a tight schedule.
By having our firm manage the extensive paperwork, the organization of drawings, and the strict deadlines for mailing, our clients can focus on their core business.
Diagnosis and proposal of the optimal "application framework" and "equipment requirements" for your company.
We offer optimal proposals tailored to your plans and company size, including the "Advanced Framework" and the newly established "Supply Chain Collaboration Framework." We also support you in confirming that the equipment (designated equipment, etc.) meets the requirements.
Addressing complex requirements
We keep up with complex requirements and the latest information, and we provide comprehensive support for the most up-to-date application requirements that require specialized knowledge.
Process to receive subsidy
Applicants who wish to utilize subsidies request construction work from a construction company, and the construction company then applies to our company. (See diagram below)
Therefore, customers can use subsidies as a sales tool to make proposals to applicants (orderers).
Reward table
Support content
Remuneration amount (tax included)
Preparation and submission of application documents
From 300,000 yen/item
*The amount of compensation will vary depending on the amount of grant approved.
