B2 Rated Home
Find out why B2 rated homes are more comfortable and can save on energy costs and carbon emissions.
Why upgrade to a B2 rated home
If you are upgrading an older home, we recommend you aim for a minimum BER of B2. You should also switch your heating system from oil or gas to a heat pump. That's because a B2 rated home is considered the benchmark for excellent energy performance and home comfort. Compare your home to a B2 rated home here and see the difference in your bills, comfort and carbon emissions.
See the difference in comfort and savings
Compare your home to a B2 rated home by answering three questions. See the difference it could make to your bills, comfort and carbon emissions.
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Why B2 rated homes are comfortable
To reach a B2 energy rating, you need to reduce heat loss in your home and install an efficient heating system. High levels of attic, floor and wall insulation will keep your heat in. New windows and doors will keep draughts out. A heat pump will give you hot water and maintain a constant temperature in your home. Demand control ventilation will keep your air quality at a high level.
Save on energy bills
Getting your home to a B2 rating or higher and switching to a heat pump, gives you excellent energy savings. Once your home is fully insulated you can install renewable energy such as solar panels. This will further improve your BER and reduce your energy bills.
Increase the value of your home
The value of your home increases by 1% for every level you go up on the BER scale. For example, a home that goes from a BER of G to a B2 rating will increase its value by 10%. That means when you carry out energy upgrades to your home, you are increasing the value of your home.
Compare upgrade options
There are a number of ways to plan and manage your home energy upgrade and grant applications. Compare the options to see what works for you.
Individual Energy Upgrade Grants
Selection of individual grants for home energy upgrades
Part funded with SEAI grants
Homeowners manage their upgrades including:
- contractor selection
- grant application
- contractor works
- follow up BER
Who this is for
- homeowners and landlords
One Stop Shop Service
A complete home energy upgrade solution
Part funded with SEAI grants
Managed by a One Stop Shop including:
- home energy assessment
- grant application
- project management
- contractor works
- follow up BER
Who this is for
- homeowners and landlords
Fully Funded Energy Upgrade
For qualifying homeowners
Funded by SEAI
Managed by SEAI and includes:
- home survey
- contractor selection
- contractor works
- follow up BER
Who this is for
- qualifying homeowners in receipt of certain welfare benefits