In August 2025, Enterprise Ireland introduced a new funding stream designed to help businesses take control of their energy use. The Energy Monitoring & Tracking Systems (EM&T) grant supports companies in adopting advanced energy metering and smart metering systems that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and cut CO₂ emissions. For energy-intensive industries, it’s a rare opportunity to combine financial support with long-term operational savings – a genuine triple win !
At Lawler Sustainability, we welcome this initiative because it aligns directly with our expertise and our in-house Vision platform — a powerful Measurement & Verification (M+V) tool that makes the most of any energy smart meters deployed under the grant.
What Is the EM&T Grant?
The EM&T grant is part of Enterprise Ireland’s Enterprise Emissions Reduction Investment Fund. It provides up to 50% funding towards the cost of installing metering and tracking systems for energy and utilities, such as electricity, water, gas, steam and heat.
Key details include:
- Grant support: 50% of eligible capital costs
- Funding range: €5,000 – €50,000
- Eligible spend: Meters, loggers, sensors, installation and commissioning
- Exclusions: Software subscriptions, maintenance contracts, or any costs incurred before approval
The goal is simple: to give Irish businesses the tools to measure energy performance accurately and act on it. Without measurement, there is no management — and energy metering is the foundation for any effective carbon reduction strategy.
Why Energy Metering and Smart Metering Are Business Essentials
Traditional meters provide only basic consumption data, often delivered weeks after the energy has been used. By contrast, smart metering systems capture detailed, real-time data and make it available for instant analysis.
The benefits include:
- Lower energy costs by identifying waste and unusual load profiles
- Reduced O&M costs through early detection of equipment inefficiencies
- Lower carbon footprint by aligning data with sustainability targets
- Improved reporting for compliance, ESG disclosure and stakeholder confidence
For high-energy users such as manufacturing, retail distribution, logistics or healthcare, energy smart meters are no longer a luxury – they are a business-critical asset.
Introducing Lawler Vision: More Than Energy Smart Meters
While the EM&T grant funds the hardware, the real value comes from turning that data into action. That’s where Lawler Vision stands apart.
Vision is our in-house M+V tool, purpose-built to work with energy metering hardware. It transforms raw numbers into insights that drive measurable performance improvements.
With Vision, businesses can:
- Monitor real-time energy use across all utilities
- Track and forecast CO₂ emissions with confidence
- Receive automated alerts on anomalies, leaks or unusual spikes
- Optimise O&M schedules with predictive analytics
- Build custom reports tailored for boards, regulators or customers
By pairing the EM&T-funded meters with Vision, organisations ensure they are not just installing energy smart meters but also embedding a system that verifies, validates and maximises the return on investment.
How EM&T Funding + Vision Creates Measurable Impact
The combination of grant support and advanced analytics creates a strategic advantage.
By adopting energy metering technology and linking it with Vision, businesses turn compliance into opportunity — creating a roadmap for continuous improvement.
Next Steps for Businesses Interested in Smart Metering
- Check eligibility – typically EI, IDA or Údarás na Gaeltachta clients with at least 10 employees and 5 years trading history.
- Engage your EI Development Adviser – discuss your project before applying.
- Design your metering plan – select the right energy smart meters and logging systems.
- Apply for the grant – ensure cost estimates, sustainability impacts and project details are well defined.
- Install and commission – once approved, procure and fit your meters.
- Integrate with Vision – unlock continuous insights and long-term savings.
Final Thoughts: Turning Energy Data Into Action
The EM&T grant is more than just funding. It’s an invitation to re-think how your organisation manages energy. By adopting energy metering and smart metering systems, and by leveraging Lawler’s Vision platform, you gain the tools to cut costs, reduce maintenance overheads and achieve genuine CO₂ reductions.
It’s not just about installing meters — it’s about making them smart. And with funding available until September 2026 (or until resources are exhausted), now is the time to act.
At Lawler Sustainability, we are ready to guide you through the EM&T application process and ensure your investment in energy smart meters delivers lasting value. Contact us today to start your journey toward smarter, cleaner, and more cost-effective energy management.
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