What is a BER?

A Building Energy Rating (BER) Certificate is an indication of the energy performance of a home. A BER certificate is accompanied by an Advisory Report which identifies how you might improve the energy performance of your home.

A BER is required under the following circumstances:

The home owner must obtain a BER before a new home is occupied for the first time regardless of whether it is offered for sale or rent. When a new or existing home is offered for sale or rent the seller / renter must provide a BER to prospective buyers or tenants. BER details must be included in advertisements when a home is offered for sale or rent. BER assessments performed on new homes also help determine compliance to Part L of the Building Regulations. There are exemptions for certain categories of buildings (Ref. S.I. No.243 of 2012).

For more information on Building Energy Ratings please see SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland)