Are you a business owner in Dublin City looking to make your operations more energy efficient? Great news! The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Energy Efficiency Grant has been updated, offering substantial support for investing in energy-efficient technologies and equipment. Now, you can receive up to 75% of eligible costs covered, with a maximum grant of €10,000.

What is the Energy Efficiency Grant?

The Energy Efficiency Grant is designed to support small enterprises in investing in energy-efficient technologies and equipment. The goal is to reduce environmental impact and increase business resilience and sustainability. The support provided is based on recommendations from a Green for Business Report, GreenStart Report, or an SEAI Energy Audit.

Who is Eligible?

To qualify for the LEO Energy Efficiency Grant, your business must meet the following criteria:

• Business Size: Small enterprises with 1 to 50 paid employees.
• Pre-Assessment: Have undertaken a Green for Business, GreenStart, or recent SEAI registered energy audit.
• Non-Clients: Not currently clients of Enterprise Ireland or IDA.
• Operational Status: Established, solvent, and operating within Fingal for at least 12 months.
• Location: Businesses must have commercially rateable premises or be approved within the Faílte Ireland National Quality Assurance Framework.

What Costs Are Eligible?

The grant can be used to cover a wide range of energy efficiency improvements, including:

• Meters and Installation: Costs related to electricity, gas, diesel, oil, water, steam meters, and loggers.
• Smart Energy Controls: Heating, cooling, lighting controls, automatic on/off systems, and parasitic load controls.
• LED Lighting: Upgrading to LED lighting as part of a broader package of eligible measures.
• System Upgrades: Replacing or upgrading systems with more energy-efficient alternatives, such as heat pumps for manufacturing heating processes.
• Heat Recovery: Implementing heat recovery systems.
• Renewable Energy: Small wind and hydro projects, subject to feasibility assessment.
• Equipment Upgrades: Replacing or upgrading equipment over 10 years old, such as refrigeration units, electric steam boilers, ovens, industrial dishwashers, and engineering equipment.
• System Components: Upgrades for variable speed drives, pumps, fans, condensers, extraction systems, and cold room doors.
• Energy Efficient Systems: Investments in energy-efficient systems not supported by other agencies like SEAI.

How to Apply

If you have already completed a Green for Business Report and want to learn more about the Energy Efficiency Grant and how to apply, please click here or contact Local Enterprise at:

• Phone: 01 222 5611
• Email: [email protected]

If you have not yet completed the Green for Business Report but are interested in applying, you can still proceed. Click here for details on how to complete the report and become eligible for the LEO EEG Grant.

Get Started Today

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to enhance your business’s energy efficiency and reduce operational costs. With the LEO Energy Efficiency Grant, making sustainable changes has never been easier or more affordable.

For personalised advice and assistance with your application, Gallagher Keane is here to help. Our team of experts can guide you through the process, ensuring you maximise your grant potential and implement the most effective energy-saving solutions for your business. Contact us today to get started!