The Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) supports Irish SMEs through their Advice Mentoring and Assessment Programme (AMA). It provides one-to-one advice and mentoring with a specialist energy advisor at no cost to the firm. This service begins with a one-day or half-day site assessment, followed by a written report with specific suggestions for energy savings, plus 90 days of follow-up support and mentoring. Installation of smart meters for electricity, water and gas are often important components of energy business plans developed under the programme.