Businesses can save up to 90% on lighting costs

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has announced that it is accepting applications from businesses for €3 million in government-funded smart lighting grants. The grant will cover approximately one third of the cost of energy efficient lighting upgrades helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) save up to 90% on their lighting costs. Making the announcement were Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten TD (centre) with Jim Gannon, CEO of SEAI and Francis Egan, Managing Director, Hales Freight. (Picture Colm Mahady / Fennell Photography)

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is now accepting applications from businesses for €3 million in government-funded Smart Lighting Grants.

The grant will cover approximately one third of the cost of energy efficient lighting upgrades helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) save up to 90% on their lighting costs.

These smart lighting upgrades will typically pay for themselves in two to three years.

The grant is open to all SMEs sectors including retail, hospitality, tourism, private education, health facilities, and manufacturing.

Applications can be submitted by individual businesses or by co-ordinators who group applications and are in a position to apply and deliver lighting upgrades for a number of businesses.

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 31 May. For further information on the grant and details on how to apply visit seai.ie/grants