Building Energy Rating

Originally Publish February 2009

INTRODUCTION

A Building Energy Rating Certificate ("a BER") shows the energy performance, C02 emission and approximate running cost of a building. It is similar to the energy rating found on new electrical items such as fridges, microwaves, cookers etc. The rating is expressed in performance categories ranging from 'A' (most efficient) to 'G' (least efficient).

A BER is a requirement of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (2002/91/EC of 16 December 2002) which was transposed into Ireland by the EC (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2006 (SI No 666 of 2006) ("the Regulations"). Sustainable Energy Ireland ("SEI") have responsibility under the Regulations for the implementation of the practical aspects of the BERs including the registration of BER Assessors, maintaining a register of assessments and collecting registration fees.