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About the Energy Efficiency Capital Grant
The Energy Efficiency Capital Grant (EECG) was launched in April 2024 to help Northern Ireland businesses reduce energy costs and build resilience through green efficiency.
Following one year of operation, we have paused the scheme to review its performance against the Department for the Economy’s objective of delivering a greener, more prosperous economy.
It is our intention to reopen the scheme once a full assessment has been completed. We will let you know when this is due to happen.
What are the benefits of the Energy Efficiency Capital Grant?
The Energy Efficiency Capital Grant (EECG) provides grant funding to help Northern Ireland businesses reduce energy costs and build resilience through green efficiency.
The scheme offers support to buy and install energy-efficient equipment that reduces energy and carbon emissions. Examples of projects supported include:
- Heating and cooling equipment
- Motors and drives
- Compressed air
- Lighting
- Onsite renewable generation
This programme is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Find out more information in the Energy Efficiency Capital Grant - Guidance Notes (PDF)
Who is eligible for the Energy Efficiency Capital Grant?
To be eligible, businesses must be:
- A registered company based in Northern Ireland
- Trading for at least 2 years
- Registered for business rates for the premises where the project will be implemented
- Able to demonstrate that it has sufficient funds to cover a reimbursement grant
- Either the owner of these premises or have a long-term rental agreement
Businesses must also provide the following documentation to support the application:
- 12 months of electricity/energy bills
- The last 2 years of financial accounts
Businesses may apply for up to 3 projects (located at one site) in one single application.
Only one entity within a group structure of companies can apply for the grant at any one time.
Sports clubs/organisations, charities or farms are not eligible. A full list of exclusions can be found on page 3 of the EECG - Guidance Notes (PDF).
Business eligibility criteria may change following the programme review.
Is my project eligible for the Energy Efficiency Capital Grant?
To be eligible, projects must:
- Have a total eligible spend of at least £4,000.
- Demonstrate energy and carbon emission savings, these figures vary depending on the type of project; check guidance notes for more details.
- Achieve a payback of between 1 and 8 years. A higher payback may be allowed but these projects will require a higher level of energy and carbon savings. This is the capital cost divided by the yearly energy savings.
Please note, any 3rd party statutory requirements such as building control, planning permission, grid connections etc. must be considered prior to applying. Check page 10 of the guidance notes for more details.
Project eligibility criteria may change following the programme review.
How to apply
We are not currently accepting enquiries or applications for the Energy Efficiency Capital Grant.
Sign up for the Invest Northern Ireland 2 Minute Update email newsletter to be notified when the scheme reopens.
Further Information
Contact us
If you are interested in more information about our support, contact our Business Support Team on 0800 181 4422 or complete the enquiry form.
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