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Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG)

Energy Efficiency Grant Overview

Overview - Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG)

The Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG) aims to support businesses in their sustainability journey by co-funding investment in energy-efficient (EE) equipment.

The EEG will provide two tiers of support – a Base Tier to provide support for pre-approved EE equipment up to a $30,000 cap; and an Advanced Tier to support companies that wish to make larger investments for greater energy efficiency.

More details in the table below:

Tier Support Cap Per Company Qualifying Equipment Government Support Rate
Base Tier Up to S$30,000 Pre-approved EE equipment Up to 70% for SMEs and up to 30% for non-SMEs respectively until 31 March 2026
Advanced Tier (only available for selected sectors*) Up to S$350,000 across Base and Advanced Tiers EE equipment need not be pre-approved, but must demonstrate energy savings above 350tonnes lifetime carbon abatement Lower of:
- Support levels under the Base Tier; or
- Grant quantum computed based on EE equipment's expected lifetime energy savings

*only applicable for companies in the Manufacturing sector.

EEG eligibility

  • Applicants must meet all the following eligibility criteria at the point of application for the respective tiers of support:

    • Has a minimum of 30% local shareholding, with at least 1 local employee at the firm-level
    • Has a group annual sales Turnover of no more than S$500mil
    • The equipment purchased must be used in Singapore

    The project shall not have commenced at the time of application.

    Tier Eligibility
    Base Tier
    • Business entity registered and operating in Singapore in the Manufacturing (including Food Manufacturing), Food Services and Retail sector as defined below:
      • Manufacturing companies that are classified under SSIC 10 to 32 (including Food Manufacturing)
      • Food Services companies must have valid Singapore Food Agency (SFA) licence and be classified under SSIC 56 or 68104
      • Retail companies that are classified under SSIC 47
      • Has a minimum of 30% local shareholding, with at least 1 local employee at the firm-level
      • Has a group annual sales turnover of no more than S$500mil
      • The equipment purchased must be used in Singapore
    Advanced Tier (only available for selected sectors*)
    • Business entity registered and operating in Singapore in the Manufacturing (including Food Manufacturing) sector as defined below:
      • Manufacturing companies that are classified under SSIC 10 to 32 (including Food Manufacturing)
      • Has a minimum of 30% local shareholding, with at least 1 local employee at the firm-level
      • Has a group annual sales turnover of no more than S$500mil
      • The equipment purchased must be used in Singapore

    *only applicable for companies in the Manufacturing sector.

    You may also wish to use our calculator to estimate your EEG grant support.

    As announced at Budget 2024, EEG will be expanded to more sectors including Construction, Maritime, and Data Centres and their users by end 2024. More details will be released in due course.

  • Applicants can apply for the EEG (Base) through the Business Grants Portal (BGP).

    For companies in the Construction sector:

    For companies in the Manufacturing sector:

    For companies in the Maritime sector:

Note:

For EEG (Base)

Companies will have up to 1 year from the time an application is approved to purchase and install the equipment and submit claims for reimbursement. Once an application has been submitted, companies may purchase the equipment before the application outcome. However, companies will not be able to claim subsequently if the application is unsuccessful. This pre-approved energy efficient equipment listing is not to be taken as a form of endorsement or recommendation by the participating government agencies. Companies are reminded to carry out due diligence when engaging vendors, and not to collude with vendors to carry out submission of any grant applications or claims.

Sector-specific equipment Sector-specific equipment are eligible for companies within the respective sectors only. These solutions are specially curated by agencies in consultation with the industry and NEA.

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EEG Construction Sector eligibility

  • Applicants must meet all the following eligibility criteria at the point of application for the respective tiers of support:

    • Has a minimum of 30% local shareholding, with at least 1 local employee at the firm-level
    • Has a group annual sales Turnover of no more than S$500mil
    • The equipment purchased must be used in Singapore

    The equipment should not have been purchased prior to the EEG application.

    Tier Eligibility
    Base Tier Business entity registered and operating in Singapore in the Construction sector as defined below:
    • Construction companies that are classified under SSIC 41 - 43
    Advanced Tier Business entity registered and operating in Singapore in the Construction sector as defined below:
    • Construction companies that are classified under SSIC 41 - 43

EEG Data Centre Sector eligibility

  • Applicants must meet all the following eligibility criteria at the point of application for the respective tiers of support:

    • Has at least 1 local employee at the firm-level*
    • Has a group annual sales turnover of no more than S$500mil
    • The equipment purchased must be hosted at a commercial data centre in Singapore

    The project shall not have commenced at the time of application.

    Tier Eligibility
    Base Tier Business entity registered and operating in Singapore, that has:
    • At least 1 local employee at the firm-level*, and
    • Group annual sales turnover no more than $500 million.

    The equipment purchased must be hosted at a commercial data centre in Singapore

    *Business entity need not have a minimum of 30% local shareholding criteria

    For more information, please contact IT_Energy_Efficiency@imda.gov.sg.

EEG Maritime Sector eligibility

  • Applicants must meet all the following eligibility criteria at the point of application for the respective tiers of support:

    • Registered or incorporated in Singapore, with at least 1 local employee at the group level
    • Has a group annual sales Turnover of no more than S$500mil
    • The equipment purchased must be used in Singapore

    The project shall not have commenced at the time of application.

    Tier Eligibility
    Base Tier Business entity registered and operating in the harbourcraft and port sector in Singapore as defined below:
    • Harbourcraft
      • Companies owning/operating harbourcraft licensed by MPA
    • Port
      • Companies classified under SSIC 23940, 24109, 49231, 50021. 50023, 52101, 52221, 52222,52224, 52243,52292
    Advanced Tier Business entity registered and operating in the port sector in Singapore:
    • Port
      • Companies classified under SSIC 23940, 24109, 49231, 50021. 50023, 52101, 52221,52222, 52224, 52243,52292

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