Mallow-based Ashgrove Renewables is warning that businesses and community organisations across the region could be leaving significant grant funding on the table when undertaking commercial building refurbishments and energy upgrades.
The company, which works with hundreds of projects each year from its base in Mallow, says many eligible schemes go unclaimed simply because the application process is seen as complex or because works begin before funding is secured.
Ashgrove Renewables highlights that a wide range of grant supports are currently available for projects aimed at reducing energy use and carbon emissions. These can include upgrades to building insulation, windows and airtightness, as well as improvements to heating, ventilation systems, and high-energy equipment such as pumps, motors and compressors.
Funding levels typically range from 10 per cent to 50 per cent of qualifying works, depending on the scheme and the nature of the project. Available supports include the Business Energy Upgrade (BEU), Communities Energy Grant (CEG), Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH), EXEED, and other related programmes.
The company says one of the most common mistakes it encounters is work starting before grant applications are made, resulting in businesses missing out on potentially tens or even hundreds of thousands of euro in support.
Ashgrove Renewables provides guidance and consultancy to help organisations identify eligible measures, navigate the application process, and maximise available funding.
The company is encouraging businesses, non-profits and community groups considering refurbishment or energy upgrade projects to seek advice early and explore their grant options before committing to works.
