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Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme
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Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme

The NISEP fund is collected from all Northern Ireland electricity customers through a public service obligation.

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Please note that this page contains information and links most relevant for people living in Northern Ireland.

On behalf of the Utility Regulator in Northern Ireland, we are the Programme Administrator of the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme (NISEP). This is an £8 million fund, collected from both domestic and commercial electricity customers through a public service obligation (PSO).

Households across Northern Ireland can benefit from the NISEP with funding being used for such energy efficiency schemes:  

The majority of the funding (80%) has been targeted at vulnerable customers. All schemes run on a financial year basis and there are currently 11 scheme managers delivering these schemes.

News: NISEP extended to 2029

NISEP has been extended for a further two years until March 2029. Read the Utility Regulator’s announcement about the extension.

NISEP Framework Document 

The NISEP Framework Document for 2025/27 has now been published by the Utility Regulator.

NISEP schemes for 2026/27

NISEP schemes for 2026-2027 have been approved and are now live.

How to apply for a scheme:

  • Download the list of schemes.
  • Identify the scheme you would like to apply for and check you are eligible to receive the funding.
  • Contact the scheme manager via the telephone number or email address listed.

If you want to discuss with an energy advisor,  you can contact the Northern Ireland Energy Advice service online, or call freephone 0800 111 4455.

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We’re responsible for:

  • General administration and review of NISEP.
  • Registration of primary bidders.
  • Reviewing and updating of the NISEP framework document.
  • Processing payment claims for all schemes.
  • Evaluation and monitoring of schemes.
  • Maintaining records, auditing and reporting.

Who do I contact if I have a concern?

We understand that raising concerns can be frustrating and we’re keen to ensure they are handled appropriately.

Complaints should first be submitted to the Primary Bidder/Scheme Manager through their complaints and appeals process.

If you’ve already done this and aren’t satisfied, please share the details and outcome with us. We’ll then review the matter in line with programme requirements.

Please contact us by emailing [email protected]
We’ll acknowledge receipt of your email within five working days. Please note that complaint reviews are often complex and may take time to resolve.

Last updated: 24 April 2026