# Green for Business: Free LEO Support > Free LEO Green for Business consultancy to cut energy, waste and costs, and the route to the Energy Efficiency Grant. Approved on 12 LEO panels. Canonical: https://appadvisor.ie/green-for-business/ Last updated: 2026-05-06 ## Green For Business ### Make Your Business Work **Smarter and Greener** Green for Business is a free support programme designed to help small businesses take their first steps towards sustainability. You’ll be matched with an expert green consultant who’ll guide you through practical, low-effort changes that deliver significant results for your business and the environment. [Let's get started](https://appadvisor.ie/book-a-consultation/) ### What’s in it for your business? As a business owner, you’re already aware that sustainability is becoming increasingly commercial. What’s less widely known are the tangible benefits it can bring to your business. From cutting costs to boosting efficiency, going green isn’t just good for the planet; it’s good for business. - Reduced operating costs through smarter resource use - Improved energy, water and materials efficiency - Lower carbon footprint and environmental impact - Increased product and service value - Enhanced brand reputation and customer appeal - Greater resilience to climate change and market shifts - Up to 75% grants for replacing older, less efficient equipment ### We are here to help We help Irish SMEs work smarter by combining Lean thinking, sustainability practices, and digital systems now enhanced with AI. [Book a Consultation](https://appadvisor.ie/book-a-consultation/) ### Green for Business Grant Process Flow Support your business to reduce energy costs and go Greener ### Step 1: Apply for the Green for Business Programme from your local LEO #### What it is: A free, expert-led consultancy to help your business identify opportunities to reduce energy costs and improve sustainability. Delivered by LEO-approved consultants AppAdvisor.ie #### Apply Online: Contact LEO office for link ##### Information needed for the application: - Business & contact details - Brief description of your business - Date you started trading - Business structure (sole trader, limited company, etc.) - Export activity (yes/no) - Sector and employment figures - Latest signed financial accounts (upload) - Areas you want to improve (e.g., energy, waste, water) - Any sustainability plan you already have - Project goals (e.g., replace fridges, lighting, etc.) - Current energy use / carbon footprint (near estimates is OK)- you will need energy bills for the last year- e.g. ESB, Oil, Diesel and other business travel, Waste and water charges - Declaration and GDPR consents ### Step 2: Onsite Visit & Audit by consultant from AppAdvisor.ie #### Once your application is approved by the LEO: - A Green Consultant from AppAdvisor will visit your site - We audit your energy-consuming equipment and operations - We prepare a Green for Business Report, outlining: - Your current energy use - Appliances or areas that could be improved - Estimated cost savings and emissions reductions - A suggested action plan - You receive a copy of the report and will be submitted online to the LEO - It can be used to apply for further funding *The register of opportunities on this report is key- whatever equipment is listed on this report is eligible for replacement with suggested more efficient models.* ### Step 3: Apply for the Energy Efficiency Grant Funding of up to €10,000 (75% of eligible costs) to help you purchase and install more energy-efficient equipment and Green solutions. #### Apply Here: Contact your LEO office ##### What you’ll need for the grant application: - Tax Clearance Access Number (TCAN) - Rates receipt or proof you operate in a rateable premises - Latest set of accounts - Quotations for the equipment: - 1 quote if the equipment costs under €5,000 - 3 quotes if it costs over €5,000 - A copy of your Green for Business Report (from Step 2) ##### What types of upgrades qualify? - Refrigeration and display fridges - Commercial dishwashers/glasswashers - Ice machines - Electrical equipment must be over 5 years old and replaced by more efficient models - heating controls - Office or manufacturing equipment and food waste and wind energy equipment etc Bonus: Equipment listed on the SEAI Triple E Register is prioritised. ##### Timelines - Green for Business application approval: typical-1–2 weeks - Site visit and Green report: Within 2 weeks after approval - Grant application review: ~3–4 weeks - Project completion window: You must not purchase equipment before approval letter of offer from LEO ## Proven Impact ### Case Studies AppAdvisor is a business improvement consultancy with over 35 years of operational experience. We help Irish businesses cut admin, reduce costs, and simplify operations using innovative, AI-powered systems and proven process improvement methods. From process automation to more intelligent decision-making, we embed practical AI tools into every stage of your business improvement journey. [Find Out More](https://appadvisor.ie/case-studies/) ### [Coffey’s Bar & Grocery](https://appadvisor.ie/case-study-coffeys-bar-grocery/) ### [Rustic Inn](https://appadvisor.ie/case-study-rustic-inn/) ### [Corrigan’s Filling Station](https://appadvisor.ie/case-study-corrigans-filling-station/) Read next ## Plain answers and next steps - [Green for Business and the Energy Efficiency Grant](https://appadvisor.ie/guides/green-for-business-energy-grant/) - [Business grants in Ireland for small businesses](https://appadvisor.ie/guides/leo-grants/) ## Related - [Book a free consultation](https://appadvisor.ie/book-a-consultation/) - [Our work by county](https://appadvisor.ie/our-work/) - [Guides](https://appadvisor.ie/guides/)