Odisha MSME Energy Audit Reimbursement
MSME Department, Government of Odisha · Central government
Odisha reimburses 75% of energy audit costs, up to INR 5 lakhs, to new enterprises investing in energy conservation.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹5,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
Under the Odisha MSME Development Policy 2022, the Energy Audit Cost Reimbursement programme extends financial assistance to new enterprises in the state that commission energy audits. The intent is to enable these businesses to pinpoint where energy is being consumed and to act on measures that lower both consumption and carbon footprint.
Savings on operating costs follow for the enterprises themselves, while the state moves closer to its wider environmental sustainability objectives.
Eligibility is aimed at nascent businesses that are putting substantial investment into plant and machinery — the reasoning being that energy efficiency is best built in at the start of operations rather than retrofitted later.
By helping enterprises read their own energy usage patterns and shift towards sustainable practices, the programme seeks to normalise resource efficiency across the MSME sector.
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
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Odisha
- New enterprises implementing energy conservation measures are eligible. - Plant and machinery investment must not exceed INR 50 crores. - The energy audit has to be carried out by approved agencies. - MSME Udyam registration is mandatory.
How to apply
New enterprises in Odisha that meet the eligibility criteria can claim the Energy Audit Cost Reimbursement by applying through the procedure set out in the wider Odisha MSME Development Policy 2022. In practice, this means filing a detailed application form with the designated authority under the MSME Department.
- Documents ordinarily required are evidence of enterprise registration (MSME Udyam registration is compulsory), particulars of investment in plant and machinery, the invoice together with payment proof for the energy audit carried out by an approved agency, and the energy audit report. - Applicants must confirm that the energy audit was performed by an agency recognised by the state government or the relevant central bodies. - The department scrutinises the application to verify eligibility and the legitimacy of the expenses claimed. - Once verification is completed successfully, the reimbursement — subject to a ceiling of INR 5 lakhs — is credited to the enterprise's account. - Applicants are advised to consult the official Odisha MSME Development Policy 2022 document for the prescribed forms, checklists and submission guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of the Energy Audit Cost Reimbursement program?
New enterprises in Odisha can have a substantial share of their energy audit costs reimbursed under this programme, which is intended to promote energy conservation, sustainable business practices and lower operating expenses.
What percentage of the energy audit cost is reimbursed?
Eligible enterprises may claim a one-time reimbursement covering 75% of the cost of their energy audit.
Is there an upper limit to the reimbursement amount?
The reimbursement is limited to ₹5 lakh (₹500,000) per enterprise.
Which types of enterprises are eligible for this reimbursement?
Odisha's new enterprises qualify if their investment in plant and machinery does not exceed INR 50 crores and they are implementing energy conservation measures; MSME Udyam registration is compulsory.
Are energy audits from any agency eligible for reimbursement?
No. To qualify for reimbursement under this policy, the energy audit has to be carried out by agencies that the relevant government authority has approved.
Do I need to co-finance any part of the energy audit?
Yes. The programme reimburses 75% of the energy audit cost, so the enterprise must bear the remaining 25%.
How can I apply for this reimbursement?
Applications are usually submitted to the Odisha MSME Department on the prescribed form, accompanied by proof of MSME registration, investment details, an energy audit report and payment receipts, as set out in the Odisha MSME Development Policy 2022.
Sectors
- Energy Conservation
- Msme
- Odisha
- Reimbursement
- New Enterprise
- Sustainability
Details last verified on 16 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.