What the programme is
The Energy Support Program (ESP), formerly known as the Energy Tariff Incentive Programme (ETIP) and also called the Electricity Tariff Incentive Program, offers preferential electricity and gas tariffs to eligible manufacturers in Abu Dhabi. It is regulated by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) in coordination with KEZAD.
What you can save
Eligible manufacturers can save up to 30% on electricity and up to 35% on gas. Savings are linked to efficiency and output.
Who can apply
- Manufacturers operating in Abu Dhabi.
- Holders of an industrial licence from ADRA or the relevant zone authority.
- Facilities that can show economic impact, output and energy efficiency.
Where a group operates several factories, each one is typically assessed with its own audited financial statements.
How the process works
- Assess eligibility and the potential saving.
- Prepare economic impact, output and energy data.
- Submit the application.
- Evaluation under the programme's criteria.
- Enrolment, after which reduced tariffs apply.
- Renewal before expiry, so benefits continue without a gap.
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This article is general information based on UAE rules as of November 2026 and is not tax advice. Rules change, so please WhatsApp us or call +971 50 512 4558 about your situation.