What is included in an Energy Study?
Building size / type / design orientation Insulation envelope of the building Windows and door types / draught proofing Appliances used throughout the building (fans / pumps; operating speeds / temperatures) How heat is extracted from the building General use of lights / natural light Estimate of hot water usage Primary / secondary type of water heating system Cylinder capacity / insulation Controls and operating temperatures Primary and secondary space heating systems Analysis of the last 3 years bills: oil, gas, electricity, water Estimate CO2 emissions per year Feasibility of heat recovery systems Feasibility of solar panel thermal heating Feasibility of a biomass boiler system Feasibility of a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) unit Feasibility of all alternative energies Cost savings measures Payback period of any investment Site suitability Assistance with Grant Application process
eirgreen are fully insured and are covered for the following when carrying out a Building Energy Rating (BER) Certificate, Site Survey and Installing our Products:
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Combined Employers / Public / Products Liability Insurance
• Highlight the key energy problems of a building through the energy audit
• Select the most cost-effective measures or combinations of measures to reduce energy spend, through improved housekeeping or the installation of renewable energy sources
• Indicate that significant savings can be made through zero to low cost measures. In all cases, the cost of an energy audit is quickly recovered through reduced energy bills
• Defined payback periods on capital investment
Benefits of a Business Energy Audit
• Cleaner Environment
• Reduction in Present Expenditure
• Prevention of Large Carbon Taxes
• 100% Capital Investment Tax Write Off
• Defined Payback Periods
• Increased Profits
• Grants Available
When eirgreen carry out an energy audit of your business, you will get it will receive a detailed report on your current energy spend, present CO2 emissions and a number of no-cost low cost and capital investment options to reduce energy spend. With defined payback periods, quotes for any work required you can see at a glance which direction is best for your future energy business needs. Further more our assessments can incorporate savings on broadband, phone and mobile charges. eirgreen will also advice on all aspects of government grants that are available and assist in completing application forms.
Contact eirgreen today for more information.
Energy Grants for Business
Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA)
The Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) is a tax incentive which aims to encourage companies to invest in energy saving technology.
The ACA is based on the existing Capital Allowances tax structure (also referred to as Wear and Tear Allowance) for plant and machinery and it only applicable to eligible energy efficient equipment.
Business can claim tax back on the following:
- Motors and Drives
- Lighting
- Building Energy Management Systems
- Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
- Heating and Electricity Provision
- Process and Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) Control Systems
- Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
The ACA benefits companies in year one by:
- Reducing your tax bill
- Increasing your cash flow
- Reducing your energy costs
The ACA is available to companies that operate and pay corporation tax in Ireland.
Renewable Heat Deployment Programme
Grants are available to help business, public and community premises fund the cost of switching to renewable heating systems. Financial support of up to 30% will be provided to install wood chip or pellet boilers, solar hot water heating systems and heat pumps. Applicants must carry out a feasibility or design study when applying for the grant and meet the technical criteria laid out by the SEI.
Combined Heat and Power Deployment Programme
Combined heat and power (CHP) systems utilise the heat generated from electricity, which is often wasted. 40% funding is available for the cost of qualifying feasibility studies and 30% investment grant support for small-scale fossil-fired CHP projects in industrial, commercial, service and public sectors.
Microgeneration
To encourage the on-site generation of electricity in homes and farms across Ireland Green Party Energy Minister Eamon Ryan has introduced a guaranteed price of 19 cent per kilowatt hour of electricity produced. This competitive feed-in tariff will apply to the first 4,000 micro-generation installations countrywide over the next three years. Eligible installations include small scale wind, photovoltaic, hydro and combined heat and power.
Feasibility Studies
Grants are available of up to 40% for a feasibility study of your building to determine the best practice on energy consumption and the implementation of renewable energies. The feasibility study is a detailed report on reducing your heating costs and lowering your carbon emissions.
For further details on business energy audits or energy feasibility studies and information regarding business grants, contact eirgreen today.
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