What is a BER Assessment?

Information about Building Energy Ratings (BER) Assessments

Building Energy Rating (BER)

   The most significant development ever for energy conservation in Ireland.

What is a BER?

   It’s a certificate that states the energy efficiency of a house or other building.

Who needs to have one?

   From January 1, 2009, anyone selling or letting a house or other building in Ireland must have a BER.

What is the legal situation?

   You can be fined if you don’t comply with BER requirements. Estate agents will decline to sell or let a property that doesn’t have a BER.

Will a BER save me money?

   If you apply energy efficiency measures to a building before or after getting a BER, you will save a considerable amount of money over time.

What are the penalties for not having a BER when required?

   €5,000, applied in the District Court.

What does a BER look like?

   The BER Certificate looks like the sticker you might see on fridges or other electrical equipment, rating the energy efficiency on a colour-graded scale, from A1 (most efficient) to G (least efficient). We also supply a report, detailing where improvements can be made.

Where do I get a BER?

   Only contractors registered with Sustainable Energy Ireland can issue a BER. All Energy Assessment Partners assessors are fully compliant. Call or email us today and we’ll look after everything.