BER certificate

Building Energy Rating

As part of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, a Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate, which is in effect an energy label, will be required at the point of sale or rental of a building, or on completion of a new building. The BER that we issue will be accompanied by an "Advisory Report" setting out recommendations for cost-effective improvements to the energy performance of the building. There will be no legal obligation on vendors or prospective purchasers to carry out the recommended improvements. BER certificates will be published by the SEI (Sustainable Energy Ireland) on a public BER Register. The requirement to provide a BER certificate for a building is being introduced in the following stages.

From 1 January 2007, a Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate will be required by law for new dwellings, for which planning permission has been applied for on or after this date.

From 1 July 2008, a Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate will be required by law for all new non-residential buildings for which planning permission is being applied for.

From 1 January 2009, a Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate will be required by law for all existing buildings, when they are offered for sale or rent.

Geothermal Heating Systems Ltd. Can offer this additional service, in order to further advice the difference greener technology has over conventional equipment from both an energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions perspective.

What is a BER Cert?
Measurements and construction details are used to calculate CO2 production heating demand and energy required, the BER report gives recommendation and approximate costs.