Energy Related Grants

Energy Efficient Grant for Small Business

The Energy Efficiency Grant is another support from the Local Enterprise Offices for small businesses that enables them to increase their competitiveness and productivity.

Small businesses are also able to avail of the Lean for Micro, Digital Start and Green for Micro programmes through their LEO that will all help small businesses to become more competitive and increase their productivity.

For more information and how to apply for the new grant: localenterprise.ie/energy

Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme Update

A number of enhancements have been made to the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS):

• the extension of the scheme to 31 July 2023
• an increase in the monthly limit on payments for claim periods from 1 March 2023 onwards:
  the €10,000 monthly limit on payments under the scheme has been increased to €15,000 per qualifying business
• the €30,000 monthly limit has been increased to €45,000 per qualifying business in cases where the qualifying business operates across multiple locations.
• a reduction of the energy costs threshold from 50% to 30%, with effect from 1 September 2022
  an increase in the Temporary Business Energy Payment (TBEP) amount from 40% to 50% of a business’ eligible costs from 1 March 2023
• an extension of the time limit for all claims to 30 September 2023

Click here for more information: https://revenue.ie/en/starting-a-business/tbess/enhancements.aspx