Invest NI - Energy Efficiency Capital Grant (EECG)

Capital grant covering 30-50% of costs for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Northern Ireland. Open to manufacturing and engineering businesses. Covers solar PV, heat pumps, LED lighting, insulation, and building management systems.

Funding Amount

30-50% of project costs (typical max ~£50,000)

Deadline

Rolling — quarterly assessment rounds

Eligibility Checklist

Northern Ireland-based business

Manufacturing, engineering, or internationally traded services sector

Project must achieve measurable energy savings

Minimum project cost typically £10,000

Required Documents

1
Business registration in Northern Ireland
2
Energy audit or assessment showing current consumption
3
Detailed project proposal with energy saving projections
4
At least two competitive quotes for proposed works
5
Financial statements for last 2 years

Step-by-Step Application Process

Contact Invest NI to discuss your project

Complete an energy audit with an approved advisor

Submit a full application with project details and quotes

Invest NI assesses the application (quarterly rounds)

Receive Letter of Offer with grant conditions

Complete project installation within agreed timeline

Submit completion report and claim grant payment

Key Conditions & Gotchas

!Must not start project before receiving Letter of Offer
!Grant is paid in arrears — after project completion
!Equipment must be new and meet specified standards
!Regular progress reporting may be required
!Post-completion energy monitoring expected for 12 months

Grant Stacking

Can be combined with UK-wide capital allowances. Check with Invest NI advisor about other NI-specific schemes. Cannot typically be combined with other Invest NI capital grants for the same project.

Ready to Apply?

Visit the official application portal or book a free consultation with our team.

Official Portal