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SEAI Energy Contracting Support Scheme

SEAI Energy Contracting Support Scheme

Funds Irish energy contracting advisory costs for decarbonisation projects.

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The SEAI Energy Contracting Support Scheme provides financial assistance for businesses and public sector organisations delivering energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects through Energy Performance Contracts, Local Energy Supply Contracts, and Energy Performance Guarantees.

The scheme funds direct external consultancy and specialist advisory costs for project appraisal and procurement of pay-for-performance energy contracts. Supported activities include preliminary energy audits, feasibility studies, risk assessments, business-case development, financial analysis, legal advice, procurement-option evaluation, and specialist technical, financial, or legal consultancy.

SEAI accepts applications from public and private sectors, including buildings, industry, commercial operations, transport, and utility services. Successful applicants can receive up to 75% of eligible costs, subject to maximums of EUR 50,000 for EPC/LESC and EUR 25,000 for EPG. Applications are open all year through SEAI's Project Evaluation Platform.

External consultancy and specialist advisory costs for energy performance contracts, local energy supply contracts, energy performance guarantees, feasibility studies, business cases, financial analysis, legal advice, and procurement evaluation.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.seai.ie