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.