The BER months are here! Get winter ready with a BER assessment.
Make the most of the 'BER' months (September, October, November and December) and use your BER advisory report to help you get your home winter-ready.
Cosy season is here
As temperatures fall and heating systems work harder, understanding your building's energy performance becomes increasingly important.
A BER can help you understand:
- How energy efficient your building is
- How much energy it is likely to use
- What improvements could enhance its performance
- How you can reduce energy costs and carbon emissions
Now is a good time to review your BER and consider upgrades before winter.
Find your BER (opens in a new tab)Make the most of the BER months
The BER months are a good reminder to:
- Check your BER rating
- Review recommended energy upgrades
- Explore SEAI grants and supports
- Find a registered BER assessor
- Plan energy improvements before winter
Even small upgrades can improve comfort, reduce energy use and lower running costs.
A simpler BER scale is here
A new, simpler BER scale was introduced in May.
A0, A, B, C, D, E, F and G
The current sub-categories, such as A2, B1, B2 and B3, have been removed, reducing the number of ratings from 15 to 8. The simplified scale aligns Ireland with building energy standards used across the European Union and makes BER ratings easier to understand at a glance.
Introducing A0
The new A0 category is reserved for the most energy-efficient buildings that do not use fossil fuels. It recognises buildings that combine excellent energy performance with low-carbon heating and energy systems.
Existing BER certs remain valid
The introduction of the new scale will not affect existing BER certificates or current legal requirements.
- BER certificates remain valid for 10 years from their date of issue.
- Existing BER certificates remain valid for property sales and rentals, including rental contract renewals.
- The situations where a BER is required remain unchanged.
There is no need to replace an existing BER because of the new rating scale.
Your BER certificate
The updated BER certificate will include:
- Information on energy use
- Renewable energy contribution
- Whole-life carbon emissions measured using Global Warming Potential (GWP)
- A QR code linking to BER details and tailored energy upgrade recommendations
These additions make it easier for homeowners and building owners to understand a property's performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
