Guidance on how to claim the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)

The main points of the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) 

• A rebate of up to 40% of the increase in energy costs incurred year on year is available for qualifying businesses.
• A monthly cap per trade of €10,000 applies, increasing to €30,000 where a trade is carried on from multiple locations.
• A business has four months to submit the claim from the end of each claim period.
• A business must have suffered at least a 50% increase in energy bills year on year, measuring each claim period from September 2022 to February 2023 against the corresponding month of the previous year.
• The scheme is operated by Revenue, and only tax-compliant businesses can apply.
• For further guidance, listen to our short video that outlines the TBESS.

The latest detailed guidelines from Revenue can be accessed here.