The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications has launched a €50 million Business Energy Upgrades Scheme (BEUS) to support SMEs in improving energy efficiency and saving costs. The scheme will provide substantial support to SMEs carrying out energy efficiency upgrades, offering up to €120,000 for a range of common building upgrade measures including pumps, solar thermal, automatic controls, heat pumps, ventilation and wall insulation. In addition to this, support is offered to significantly enhance existing building management systems and for retrofit design activities. The scheme is open to all small and medium sized businesses and small public bodies who are upgrading a building they own or occupy.

The Business Energy Upgrades Scheme promises to be fast and seamless - applications can be made quickly and a decision and grant offer will be generated within minutes. For further information on the Business Energy Upgrade Scheme, please visit the SEAI website.