About this programme

The Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG) aims to help businesses improve their energy efficiency 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 S$30,000; and an advanced tier to support companies for larger investments that drive greater energy efficiency.

More details in the table below:

Tier Support Cap Per Company Qualifying Equipment Support Rate
Base tier (including both Generic and Sector-specific) Up to S$30,000 Pre-approved EE equipment Government will support up to 70% and up to 30% for SMEs and non-SMEs respectively until 31 March 2028.
Advanced tier (only available for selected sectors) Up to S$350,000 across base and enhanced tiers EE equipment need not be pre-approved, but must demonstrate energy savings 350 tonnes lifetime carbon abatement Lower of:
  • Support levels under the base tier; or
  • Grant quantum computed based on EE equipment’s expected lifetime energy savings

Until 31 March 2027

Supported Equipment

The list of supported equipment can be found here.


Eligibility

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

Tier Eligibility
Base tier (including both Generic and Sector-specific)
  • Business entity that is registered/incorporated in Singapore.
  • Minimum 30% local shareholding (except for maritime companies and data centre users).
  • Group Annual Sales Turnover of no more than S$500 million.
  • The following entities do not qualify for grant support:
    • Charities
    • Institutions of Public Characters (IPCs)
    • Religious entities
    • Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs)
    • Government agencies and subsidiaries
    • Co-operative societies and societies
  • Businesses operating from residential addresses or Home-based Businesses are not eligible for EEG equipment.

For EEG (Base) – Sector-specific

A business entity registered and operating in Singapore in the following sectors:

  • Construction companies classified under SSIC 41 to 43
  • Food Services companies with valid Singapore Food Agency (SFA) licences and classified under SSIC 56 or 68104
  • Manufacturing companies that are classified under SSIC 10 to 32 (including Food Manufacturing)
  • Maritime companies which include:
    • Port companies classified under SSIC 23940, 24109, 49231, 50021, 50023, 52101, 52221, 52222, 52224, 52243, 52292
  • Retail companies classified under SSIC 47

Business entities using commercial data centres in Singapore who meet the Data Centre Sector eligibility requirements can tap on pre-approved energy efficient equipment for the data centre sector regardless of industry.
Advanced tier (only available for selected sectors)
  • Business entity registered and operating in Singapore in the following sectors:
    • Construction companies classified under SSIC 41 to 43
    • Manufacturing companies classified under SSIC 10 to 32 (including Food Manufacturing)
  • Minimum of 30% local shareholding
  • Group Annual Sales Turnover of no more than S$500 million
  • Equipment purchased must be used in Singapore

  • Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria at the point of application for the respective tiers of support. The project shall not have commenced at the time of application.
  • Please also note that supportability is subject to assessment on business use and reasonableness.

How to apply

Companies can apply for the EEG through the Business Grant Portal (BGP), and refer to the step-by-step guide on GoBusiness.

  • Documents/information to prepare
    • Quotations from your vendor
    • Product brochures
    • Tenancy Agreement or Contractual Agreements related to the deployment location(s), utility bills, telco bills
    • Financial statements
    • Corporate structure in event of complex shareholdings (where required)
Ready to apply?
If you are eligible for the Energy Efficiency Grant, submit your application on the Business Grants Portal (BGP).

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