Energy Rating Assessors
BER... what is it?
A BER is similar to the energy label for a
household
electrical appliance like your fridge.
The label has
a scale of A-G. A-rated homes are
the most energy
efficient and G the least efficient.
A BER certificate is compulsory for almost all new
homes since mid 2008. If you are buying or
renting
a new house or apartment now, you may
already
be entitled to a BER - so do ask the
seller/landlord
or their agent for it.
From the 1st of January 2009 a BER certificate
will be compulsory for all homes being sold or
rented.
BERs will be carried out by specially trained BER
assessors, registered by Sustainable Energy
Ireland
(SEI).
Please contact us directly for prices and
further
information.
What are the BER Implementation Dates in Ireland?
The requirement to provide a BER is being introduced on a phased basis as follows:
New dwellings: The regulations apply to new dwellings for which planning permission was applied for on or after 1st January 2007. Transitional BER exemptions will apply to new dwellings for which planning permission is applied on or before 31st December 2006, where the new dwellings involved are substantially completed on or before 30th June 2008.
New Non-Domestic Buildings: The regulations apply to new non-domestic buildings for which planning permission was applied for on or after 1st July 2008. Transitional BER exemptions will apply to new non-domestic buildings for which planning permission is applied on or before 30th June 2008 provided the new non-domestic buildings involved are substantially completed by 30th June 2010.
Existing Buildings (dwellings and other buildings) when offered for sale or letting on or after 1st January 2009.
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