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Energy Ratings
ABOUT BUILDING ENERGY RATINGS
ABOUT BUILDING ENERGY RATINGS
What is Building Energy Rating (BER)?
A building energy rating is a rating on the overall energy efficiency of a building (residential or commercial). The rating is similar to the energy label on your fridge and is denoted on scale of A to G, with A1 being the most energy efficient and G being the least energy efficient.
BER Certificate
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- BER certificates contain the following information:
- The building name and address
- a BER number
- the date of issue
- the date until when the BER is valid
- the BER assessor number and the BER assessor company number.
Landlords and estate agents
are only required to have an energy rating carried out if they are selling or renting a client house.
It will be a legal requirement for the following to have a BER certifcate:
- Houses and apartments for which planning permission was applied for on or after 1st January 2007
- Houses being rented or sold on or after January 1st 2009
- Apartments being rented or sold on or after January 1st 2009
There are exemptions for certain categories of buildings, e.g. protected structures and certain temporary buildings.
Prospective buyers or tenants
A BER enables you to understand the overall energy efficiency of a home. Since the 1st January 2009 BER ratings are be required for any existing buildings offered for sale or rent, regardless of the age of the building. This means that if a property is re-let or sold, it must have a BER Certificate.
The property owner, landlord or their agent will be able to provide you with more detail on the buildings rating.
How long is a BER certificate valid for?
A BER certificate is valid for a period of up to 10 years while there are no changes made to the dwelling that will negatively affect its energy performance.
