Providing SMEs with free energy assessments and grants up to £100,000
The Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) is a government-funded pilot programme designed to help businesses reduce energy costs and drive growth through free energy assessments and 50% match-funded grants. There is no payback required, and the programme supports the UK’s broader commitment to reducing carbon emissions. BEAS is funded by the UK Government through the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
BEAS can help businesses fund energy improvements such as:
- Solar panels
- Improved Refrigeration
- Building Insulation
- Water management
- Recycling & Waste
- Ventilation
- Heating
- Energy-efficient lighting
BEAS Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the BEAS programme, businesses must meet the following requirements:
- Energy Consumption: Businesses must use at least 25,000 kWh of energy (electricity and/or gas) annually. If businesses do not know their usage, they can estimate it using their energy costs and unit rates.
- SME Classification: Businesses must have fewer than 250 employees and an annual turnover of less than €50 million, or a balance sheet total under €43 million.
- Business Type: Must be a commercial entity or profit-seeking enterprise, such as a partnership, limited company, or Community Interest Company (CIC). Sole traders are not eligible.
- Commercial Address: Businesses must operate from a registered commercial address and not a residential property.
- Energy Bill Responsibility: Applicants must be responsible for paying their business energy bills for at least 12 months.
- Business Activity: Companies must be officially registered and active for at least 12 months, with financial records demonstrating operational activity.
Find out more about BEAS and register for a free BEAS business energy assessment
