Building Management System (BMS) Grant for Business

SEAI's Building Management System (BMS) grant offers up to €30,000 towards installing a new BMS or upgrading an existing one, enabling automated control, monitoring and adjustment of a building's energy use. It is open to all businesses, the agricultural sector, public sector bodies, community groups and charities looking to reduce running costs while maintaining comfort.

Grant range: Up to €30,000
Funding level: Rate varies
Support type: Grant
Last checked: 3 Sept 2026

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About this scheme

The Building Management System (BMS) grant supports businesses installing a new BMS or upgrading an existing one. A BMS automatically controls, monitors and adjusts how a building operates, and is often described as one of the most cost-effective tools in an organisation's energy efficiency journey, delivering savings by automating systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and water, while also providing more consistent comfort levels and data to monitor the impact of changes. Systems range from basic controls, such as time-clocking and centralised monitoring, to advanced systems with self-learning software and synchronised control across multiple building systems. Grants of up to €30,000 are available. SEAI recommends using a BMS specialist trained in the specific software for the system, typically starting with the manufacturer or licensed agent who originally installed it. As with other rapid-approval business grants, applicants apply via the SEAI Application Portal and receive an automated Letter of Offer within minutes.

Who can apply

Open to all businesses, the agricultural sector, public sector bodies, community groups and charities
Grant supports both new BMS installations and upgrades to an existing BMS
Exact grant value is based on the complexity of the planned system, specifically the number of monitoring and control points
Systems range from more basic controls (time-clocking, setpoint adjustment, centralised monitoring/metering) to more advanced systems (self-learning software, synchronised control across multiple systems)
No documentary upload or review process is required at application stage
Recommended to use a BMS specialist trained in the specific software for the system, typically starting with the manufacturer or licensed agent who installed the existing system

How to apply

Register on the SEAI Application Portal (returning businesses can log in with their existing username and password).
Select 'Business Energy Upgrades' from the drop-down list.
Follow the application steps; there is no requirement for documentary upload or a review process at this stage.
On submitting the application, an automated 'Letter of Offer' is received within minutes.
The applicant is free to start the works immediately.