Start with the free Green for Micro programme if you have 10 or fewer staff: two days with a green consultant to spot savings. Taxi and hackney owners can get up to €10,000 towards an electric vehicle.
Quick facts
- Energy Efficiency Grant
- Up to €5,000 (under 50 staff)
- Renewable heat
- 30% of installation + support
- Accelerated Capital Allowance
- 100% write-off in year one
- Green for Micro
- Free, 10 or fewer staff
- GreenStart
- 80%, up to €5,000
- Electric taxi
- Up to €10,000
For any small business
"If your small business has fewer than 50 employees, you may be able to get up to €5,000 towards the costs of energy-efficient technology and equipment." Apply through your Local Enterprise Office.
"Green for Micro is a free training programme for small businesses with 10 (or fewer) employees." It's a webinar and two days of mentoring.
Heating and equipment
The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat covers heat pumps: "Successful applicants can get an installation grant of up to 30% of eligible costs, as well as ongoing operational support for up to 15 years."
The Accelerated Capital Allowance "It allows a sole trader, farmer or company that pays corporation tax in Ireland to deduct the full cost of energy-efficient equipment from their profits in the year of purchase." "In order to qualify for this scheme, you must make sure the equipment you buy is included in the SEAI's list of energy-efficient equipment ."
For Enterprise Ireland and Údarás clients
- Climate Action voucher: "€1,800 grant for independent technical or advisory services."
- GreenStart: "80% grant, up to a maximum of €5,000, towards the cost of hiring a Green Service Provider for 7 days to undertake a short in-company assignment." Some smaller manufacturers outside Enterprise Ireland can apply too.
- GreenPlus: "Grant aid of up to 50% of eligible costs up to a maximum of €50,000."
Taxis and hackneys
"If your application is successful, you can get a grant of up to €10,000 towards the cost of a new, full-battery eSPSV." More is available for wheelchair-accessible vehicles and for scrapping an older car. Apply on the National Transport Authority's website.
Common questions
What is the Energy Efficiency Grant for business?
Up to €5,000 towards energy-efficient technology and equipment for small businesses with fewer than 50 employees, through the Local Enterprise Office.
Is there a grant for heat pumps for businesses?
Yes, the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat gives up to 30% of installation costs plus up to 15 years of operational support.
What is the Accelerated Capital Allowance?
A tax incentive letting sole traders, farmers and companies deduct the full cost of SEAI-listed energy-efficient equipment from profits in the year of purchase.
Is there an electric taxi grant?
Up to €10,000 towards a new full-battery electric SPSV, with more for wheelchair-accessible or scrappage.