What is a BER?

A Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate rates your home’s energy performance on a scale between A and G. A-rated homes are the most energy efficient while G-rated are the least energy efficient.

When you have a BER assessment completed you will receive a package containing a BER certificate and an advisory report.  

What it includes

The SEAI have made a significant update to the BER advisory report from June 2021. The updated report provides a personalised roadmap for homeowners on how to upgrade their home to a target of a B2 energy rating, or better. This is in line with the targets within the Climate Action Plan.

The updated advisory report includes:  

• Colour coded performance indicators for the home’s current status and its potential following the installation of recommended upgrades
• A recommended package of upgrades to improve the dwelling to a target of a B2 or better,
• A ‘fabric-first’ approach to achieving an improved BER where appropriate
• Approximate cost indicators and grant availability for individual upgrades
• Clearer, more targeted advice on simple measures that may be considered by the homeowner in order to improve the energy efficiency of their home

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