At BES, we offer commercial energy audits for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Ireland, supporting energy conservation, lowering energy costs, and improving overall energy efficiency through expert-led energy audits. Whether you operate a retail shop, office, manufacturing unit, or warehouse, understanding your energy use is the first step toward reducing costs and enhancing sustainability.

Our assessments follow the guidelines of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) under the Support Scheme for Energy Audits (SSEA). Through this grant-backed service, you can access high-quality energy audits with 100% of the cost covered for eligible businesses.

See if your business qualifies for a €2,000 grant to help cover the expense of a professional energy audit.

WHAT IS A COMMERCIAL ENERGY AUDIT?

A commercial energy audit is a professional assessment of how your business consumes energy. It highlights inefficiencies and provides a clear action plan for reducing waste, improving systems, and saving money.

Our certified energy auditors and building engineers will examine key areas of your business — from lighting, heating, and ventilation to insulation, equipment, and renewables. The goal is to help you save energy, lower energy costs, and future-proof your operations.

Think of it as your custom energy roadmap, built around your business.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR SUPPORT?

To qualify for the Support Scheme for Energy Audits (SSEA), your business must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a non-obligated entity — meaning your business is not legally required to carry out energy audits under Irish energy regulations.

  • Be tax compliant.

  • Be registered in the Republic of Ireland.

  • Spend at least €10,000 annually on energy (excluding transport fuels) at the location being audited.

  • Have not previously used a €2,000 energy audit voucher through this scheme.

Non-obligated entities include:

  • Small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

  • Public sector bodies that operate from buildings smaller than 500 square metres and have yearly energy expenses below €35,000.

If you’re unsure whether your business qualifies, our team at BES is here to help confirm your eligibility and guide you through the application process.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Each BES audit provides a full review of your buildings and operations’ energy performance, delivering real value for small businesses.

The audit includes:

  • A review of your recent energy consumption.

  • A site visit from a qualified energy auditor.

  • Analysis of heating, cooling, lighting, and process equipment.

  • Assessment of insulation, air leakage, and building fabric.

  • Review of potential renewable energy options (e.g. solar PV, heat pumps).

  • A comprehensive report with clear, costed recommendations tailored to your premises.

WHY IT MATTER’S

The audit typically takes just a few hours and does not interfere with your daily business activities.

This one-time assessment can help SMEs:

  • Cut energy costs in Ireland

  • Discover free energy upgrade opportunities

  • Lower carbon emissions

  • Improve equipment performance and lifespan

  • Make smarter capital investment decisions

  • Attract customers with a clear sustainability commitment

START YOUR AUDIT TODAY

If you're eligible, SEAI will cover the full cost of the audit, meaning there’s no financial risk involved.

Once approved, we’ll assign a BES energy auditor to conduct your audit and deliver a clear, jargon-free report you can act on immediately.

Ready to take control of your business’s energy use and unlock cost savings?

Let BES guide you through the audit process — with expert insight, no upfront costs, and practical next steps for a more efficient, future-ready business.