HP Electricity Charges Concession
Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) · Central government
Himachal Pradesh's Industrial Investment Policy 2019 gives eligible enterprises a 15% energy charge concession for 3 years.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Not specified
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
- Scheme duration
- 3 years
About this scheme
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Charges Concession is an incentive available under the state's Industrial Investment Policy 2019. It lowers electricity costs for eligible enterprises by granting a 15% concession on approved energy charges over three years.
The scheme is intended to improve the competitiveness of industries in the state, draw new investment, and help existing businesses sustain and expand their operations.
Enterprises that satisfy specified eligibility criteria fall within its scope, giving it wide coverage across Himachal Pradesh's industrial ecosystem.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, One person company, Partnership firm, Sole proprietorship
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Himachal Pradesh
- Enterprises registered under the Industrial Investment Policy 2019 in Himachal Pradesh are eligible.
How to apply
To obtain the Electricity Charges Concession, an enterprise normally has to apply under the framework set up by the Himachal Pradesh Industrial Investment Policy 2019. In practice, this means filing a formal application with the Department of Industries or with the concerned state electricity regulatory authority. Applicants are generally expected to submit full documentation establishing eligibility — business registration particulars, evidence of industrial operations within Himachal Pradesh, and compliance with the specific conditions laid down in the Industrial Investment Policy. Once the application has been verified and approved, the concession is applied automatically as a deduction on the enterprise's monthly electricity bills for the stated three-year period. Businesses interested in the scheme should go through the complete 'Incentives Guide' to find the exact application forms, the detailed submission procedure, the annexures required, and the contact details of the relevant government authorities, so that the application goes through without difficulty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main benefit of the HP Electricity Charges Concession?
Eligible enterprises pay 15% less than the approved energy charges for their category, which lowers their operating costs directly.
How long does the electricity concession last?
Electricity charge concession is available for three years, counted from either the date of eligibility or the date of approval.
Which types of businesses are eligible for this concession?
Under Himachal Pradesh's Industrial Investment Policy 2019, the concession extends to every 'eligible enterprise' as that policy defines the term, which generally covers manufacturing units alongside service sector industries satisfying the policy's stipulated criteria.
Is this a cash grant or a loan?
It is a subsidy rather than a cash grant or loan, delivered as a 15% reduction in your monthly electricity bill instead of a lump sum payment.
Where can I find the official guidelines for this scheme?
The Government of Himachal Pradesh sets out the full guidelines for the Electricity Charges Concession, together with other incentives, in the 'Industrial Investment Policy 2019 Incentives Guide', which can be found on the Emerging Himachal website.
Do I need to apply separately for this concession?
Yes — claiming this incentive normally requires a formal application to the designated state authority, even though it sits within a wider policy. The detailed procedure is set out in the full policy documents.
Sectors
- Electricity Subsidy
- Industrial Incentive
- Himachal Pradesh
Details last verified on 16 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.