Energy Surveys

Domestic BER

BER Dundalk 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.

From the 1st of January 2009 a BER certificate is compulsory for all homes being sold or rented.
If you are buying or renting a new house or apartment now, you are entitled to a BER - so do ask the seller/landlord or their agent for it.

All new homes (even when not for sale) must have a BER certificate before they are occupied as
detailed under S.I. 666 under

BER assessments performed on new dwellings will also help determine compliance to Part L of the Building Regulations.

BERs can be carried out by Energy Surveys specially trained BER assessors, registered by
Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI).

Domestic BER Implementation Dates

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. All new homes (even when not for sale) must have a BER certificate before they are occupied as detailed under S.I. 666 under

BER assessments performed on new dwellings will also help determine compliance to Part L of the Building Regulations.

Existing Dwellings: when offered for sale or letting on or after 1st January 2009.