BER – Building Energy Rating

All properties to be Sold or Rented must have a BER Certificate confirming the energy rating of the property. The Building Energy Rating (BER) allows prospective buyers or tenants to objectively compare the energy performance of different dwellings on a like-for-like basis. It helps to understand the energy efficiency of a home and can be used as an indicator of the running costs and carbon emissions associated with heating the home to a comfortable level.

The rating scale looks similar to the energy rating labels for household appliances. It rates the home on a scale from A-G.

A-rated homes are the most energy-efficient and comfortable. They tend to have the lowest energy bills. G-rated homes are the least energy-efficient. They typically require a lot of energy to heat the home and have the highest energy bills.

Further information can be found at www.seai.ie