Building Management System (BMS) Optimisation Grant

Existing Building Management Systems (BMS) hold massive potential for energy savings. Uncover and redeem these easy wins with an optimisation grant from SEAI.

About the grant

This grant is for organisations with an existing Building Management System (BMS). It enables businesses to source a BMS specialist who can audit their existing system. The specialist will identify potential savings, existing faults and potential future upgrades.

Communication between your facilities manager (or equivalent) and the BMS specialist is crucial to realising the benefits. This facilities manager should know the building's use patterns (occupancy etc). They should also have permission to make changes to the BMS settings. That way, the BMS specialist can apply their recommended adjustments on the day of the audit. As a result, your business will start saving before they even leave site.

Grant value

SEAI provides a €2,000 grant towards this audit and optimisation exercise. The grant should typically covers all or the majority of the associated costs. 

Who can apply

This grant is open to all businesses, public sector, community groups and charities seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and save money. To qualify, a building must have an existing BMS system that meets the minimum specification of the grant. Details are set out in the Pre-Application Form below.

Key benefits

  • Potentially save up to 10 – 15 % on energy costs by reviewing and adjusting the BMS settings
  • Gain data on any existing faults which could be impacting comfort and costs
  • Discover potential upgrades that could lead to further savings
  • Upgrades could be eligible for funding under the BMS  measure of the same scheme
  • Highlights the importance of monitoring and optimising existing systems to the facilities manager

Find a BMS Specialist

It is important to use BMS Specialist trained in the specific software for your system. Start by calling the manufacturer or licenced agent who installed your system. If they can't engage with the scheme, they'll often point you towards other licenced agents.

How to apply

Apply now using our fast and simple application process. It takes no more than 5 mins to apply. For a step-by-step guide and further details please find the Application Guide below.

  1. Register on the SEAI Application Portal. For returning businesses, just login using your username and password
  2. Select ‘Business Energy Upgrades’ from the drop-down list
  3. Follow the steps, there's no requirement for any documentary upload or a review process at this stage
  4. Once you hit ‘Submit’, you'll receive an automated ‘Letter of Offer’ within minutes
  5. You are free to start the works immediately

Top tips when making your application

  1. If you are not already registered with SEAI, your can register on the application portal. This process should take no more than 10 minutes.
  2. Check out the Pre-Application Form which mirrors the questions in the application portal. You can use it to confirm with your selected company/contractor the options to choose when making your application.
  3. You'll need to provide the contact details for the company who'll carry out the works for you.
  4. Confirm your company can meet the requirements of the scheme. These details are in the Pre-Application Form.

Contact details

Tel: 01808 2100 
Email: [email protected] 

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