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Business Energy Upgrade Grant - Rapid Approval
Choose from a selection of measures to upgrade your business and get immediate grant approval
This scheme provides substantial support to the SME sector to address energy costs and reduce emissions in their buildings, making them healthier, more comfortable and cheaper to run.
You may be eligible if:
- You are a small/medium sized business looking to carry out energy efficiency upgrades.
- Open to all business types.
Capital investment for decarbonisation processes
Invest in carbon-reducing technologies
This grant is designed to help businesses pay for the changes needed to reduce their carbon emissions, making their operations more environmentally friendly. Investing in new tools, research, ideas, and green technology can help your company reach its goal of zero carbon emissions faster.
Businesses working to make their manufacturing processes less polluting.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an existing Enterprise Ireland (EI) client
- You are a potential EI client operating a small to medium business
- You are trading in the manufacturing industry
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Energy Efficiency Grant
Introduce energy-saving measures for your small business
Businesses are encouraged to invest in sustainable products and services to reduce their carbon footprint and play their part in a greener future. With this support, you can introduce new measures to become a more energy-efficient business.
Businesses that want to invest in new energy-efficient technology to reduce environmental impact.
You might be eligible if:
- You are a small to medium business
- You employ up to 50 people
- You have been operating for at least 6 months
- You have generated revenues of at least €30k
- You have undertaken the Green for Business programme
- You have had a recent energy audit by a SEAI auditor
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions
Energy Monitoring and Tracking Systems
Track energy use and reduce your carbon footprint
This fund supports your business in putting the systems in place to lower your energy bills and improve energy efficiency. It helps businesses see how much energy they are using and understand where they can cut back and become more sustainable.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland or Údarás na Gaeltachta client
- You employ at least 10 full-time people
- You have been in business for at least 5 years
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Green Transition Finance
Flexible lending to support the green and sustainable transition of SMEs and small mid-cap companies
Loans ranging from €500,000 to €5 million are accessible to businesses engaged in sustainable practices or seeking to invest in green and sustainable assets. These loans are at competitive interest rates, making them an appealing financial choice, with flexible repayment terms customised to the loan's intended use.
You may be eligible if:
- You are based in an EU member state and conducting business in the Republic of Ireland
- You must also fulfil the eligibility criteria for the InvestEU SME and Small Mid-Cap Sustainability Guarantee Product
- Eligibility is contingent upon the terms and conditions