EIA

The Energy Investment Allowance (EIA) is a tax scheme for entrepreneurs who invest in energy-saving assets and technologies. EIA can be requested for various investments in company buildings, processes, means of transport, sustainable energy, energy balancing, energy transition and advice on this. Based on your investment plans, we can optimize the grant process and take it virtually completely off your hands.

The Energy Investment Allowance (EIA) is a tax scheme for entrepreneurs who invest in energy-saving assets and technologies.

Ignite Group can ensure that your investment falls under 1 of the 129 categories in the annual Energy List, containing the EIA conditions per asset. Then you can deduct 40% of the investment amount from the taxable profit or taxable income. The tax benefit for companies subject to corporate tax is often 10.3% of the investment amount. For a sole proprietorship or V.O.F. this can rise to 19.8%. In practice, we see that our customers benefit from several thousand euros to several hundred thousand euros by taking advantage of the Energy Investment Deduction (EIA). The budget for the EIA 2026 is € 460 million.

There are also other forms of investment deduction, such as the environmental investment deduction (MIA) . for environmentally friendly assets or environmentally saving techniques (raw materials, water, emissions, recycling, reuse). There are also schemes with a direct contribution, such as the Investment grant for sustainable energy and energy savings (ISDE) and the Accelerated Climate Investments Industry (VEKI).

EIA grant can be applied for for various investments in company buildings, processes, means of transport, sustainable energy, energy balancing, energy transition and advice on this. This includes various assets that are listed on the annual Energy List. Many assets have specific requirements that they must meet. Examples of this are:

• Energy label upgrade and/or renovation of existing utility buildings.
• Heat pumps, cooling machines, air conditioning, ventilation and heat recovery.
• Insulation, HR+++ glazing and LED lighting in existing commercial buildings.
• Batteries for the storage of sustainable electricity and small fields of PV panels.
• Optimization of processes with HR electric motors and residual heat utilization.
• Refrigeration and/or freezing installations, refrigeration compressors, ovens and air compressors.
• Energy-saving (production) processes, techniques and process heat pumps.

Investments in assets and technologies that are not specifically mentioned on the Energy List can also fall under the EIA grant via the generic categories. Parallel to the Energy List for the EIA 2026, there is also an Environmental List for the MIA grant . Parallel to the Energy List for the EIA 2026, there is also an Environmental List for the

Energy-saving assets and techniques that are not specifically mentioned on the Energy List may also be eligible for the Energy Investment Allowance (EIA). These can be entered in the generic categories that are available for, among other things, company buildings, (production) processes and means of transport. For example, you can consider applying for a generic EIA for an energy label jump or a more efficient production line. This requires a lot of knowledge to calculate the energy savings in such a way that they are proportionate to the investment. Our consultants have the right experience in developing these savings calculations for generic EIA applications and are happy to help with this. It is also possible to have on to submit a proposal to have an asset included on the Energy List , we can also help with this.

You can apply for EIA at any time during the year when you make an energy-saving investment. Please note that EIA applications must be submitted within 3 months after the order has been placed. To increase the certainty of a decision, you must take the requirements into account during the quotation phase. That is why it is good to have Ignite Group screen your investment plans and quotations prior to placing the order. The form of financing (own purchase, financial lease or operational lease) is also relevant for those who are eligible for the EIA applications. We are happy to think along with you for the best construction.

To apply for the Energy Investment Allowance (EIA), you must meet the following EIA conditions. Allereerst dien je om het fiscale voordeel te kunnen verzilveren in Nederland vennootschapsbelasting of inkomstenbelasting betalen. The asset or technology in which the investment is made must cost at least € 2,500 and be sold as new (refurbished/demo is also possible). The other EIA conditions depend on the asset category.

Thanks to our 25 years of experience, we can optimize your grant process and take it almost completely off your hands. What to think about in terms of work?

Based on your investment plans, one of our specialists will determine whether they contribute to energy savings, environmental savings and/or innovation. We look for the best connection with one or more schemes such as the Energy Investment Allowance (EIA). After your approval, we will submit the EIA applications and provide complete substantiation. We have a team of specialists available for each theme, who are deployed depending on your project.