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From 1st January, 2009, a Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate will be compulsory for all homes being sold or rented. A BER certificate is similar to the energy label on your fridge with a scale of A-G. 'A' rated homes are the most energy efficient and 'G' the least efficient.
A seller must provide a BER to prospective buyers or tenants when a home is constructed, sold or rented under the following circumstances:
- New homes where planning permission was applied for on or after 1st January, 2007.
- All homes for sale or rent on or after 1st January, 2009.
There are exemptions for certain categories of buildings e.g. protected structures and certain temporary building (REF.S.I. No. 666 of 2006).
BER Leaflet from Sustainable Energy Ireland (PDF 348KB)
