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Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG)

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· Last verified 23 Oct 2026

Co-funds energy-efficient equipment. The Base Tier (pre-approved equipment) is now open to all sectors. The Advanced Tier (customised projects with at least 350 tonnes of lifetime carbon abatement) is for construction and manufacturing.

Support: Base Tier: up to 70% for SMEs and up to 30% for non-SMEs, capped at S$30,000 per company, until 31 Mar 2028. Advanced Tier: up to S$350,000 across both tiers, set at the lower of the Base Tier rate or a grant based on lifetime energy savings, until 31 Mar 2027.
Maximum funding: S$350,000
How to apply: Business Grants Portal (BGP), apply.gov.sg/grants/business
Apply before starting?: Yes, before any commitment or payment

Recent changes

Budget 2026 extended EEG to 31 Mar 2027. MOF's 7 Apr 2026 Ministerial Statement then opened the Base Tier to all sectors (EEG Base - Generic on BGP 2.0) and extended it to 31 Mar 2028. The Advanced Tier still ends 31 Mar 2027.

Who is eligible

Registered and operating in Singapore
At least 30% local shareholding
Group annual turnover of S$500,000,000 or less (for SME support rates)
The 30% local shareholding rule does not apply to maritime companies or data centre users (Base Tier)
Not open to home-based businesses or businesses at residential addresses
Excluded: charities, IPCs, religious entities, VWOs, government agencies and their subsidiaries, co-operative societies and societies
Advanced Tier: construction (SSIC 41-43) or manufacturing (SSIC 10-32) only, with equipment used in Singapore
Project not started before you apply

Quick eligibility check

1. Is your business registered in Singapore with at least 30% local shareholding (unless you are a maritime company or data centre user)?
2. Is your group annual turnover S$500 million or less?
3. Will the equipment be installed at a commercial or industrial address, not a residence?
4. Is the equipment on the EEG pre-approved list (Base Tier)?
5. Have you avoided buying or ordering the equipment before you apply?
6. For the Advanced Tier, are you in construction or manufacturing, with at least 350 tonnes of lifetime carbon abatement?

0 of 6 answered.

What it covers

Pre-approved energy-efficient equipment (Base Tier)
Customised energy-efficient equipment (Advanced Tier)

How to apply

Check the supported equipment list on GoBusiness
Get vendor quotations and product brochures
Apply on BGP (EEG Base - Generic or sector-specific, or Advanced)
Buy and install the equipment after approval
Submit the claim

Processing time: unverified

Claims: Claim on BGP with invoices, proof of payment and proof of installation (details unverified).

Documents you need

Vendor quotations
Product brochures / specifications
Tenancy or contractual agreement for the deployment location(s)
Utility and telco bills
Financial statements
Corporate structure (if shareholding is complex)
Energy savings / carbon abatement computation (Advanced Tier)

Frequently asked questions

What is the Energy Efficiency Grant?

How much funding does EEG give?

Base Tier: up to 70% for SMEs and up to 30% for non-SMEs, capped at S$30,000 per company, until 31 Mar 2028. Advanced Tier: up to S$350,000 across both tiers, set at the lower of the Base Tier rate or a grant based on lifetime energy savings, until 31 Mar 2027.

Who is eligible for EEG?

Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore, have at least 30% local shareholding, have group annual turnover of S$500,000,000 or less (for SME rates). The 30% local shareholding rule does not apply to maritime companies or data centre users (Base Tier) Not open to home-based businesses or businesses at residential addresses Excluded: charities, IPCs, religious entities, VWOs, government agencies and their subsidiaries, co-operative societies and societies Advanced Tier: construction (SSIC 41-43) or manufacturing (SSIC 10-32) only, with equipment used in Singapore Project not started before you apply

How do I apply for EEG?

Apply through Business Grants Portal (BGP), apply.gov.sg/grants/business. You must apply before the project starts or any payment is made. Processing time: unverified.

What documents do I need for EEG?

Vendor quotations; Product brochures / specifications; Tenancy or contractual agreement for the deployment location(s); Utility and telco bills; Financial statements; Corporate structure (if shareholding is complex); Energy savings / carbon abatement computation (Advanced Tier).

Sources

Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with Enterprise Singapore before you apply.