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BER to be integral to Home Energy Saver (HES) Applications From 8th June 2010, Building Energy Rating (BER) will be an integral part of all grant applications under the Home Energy Saving (HES) scheme, whereby homeowners must undertake a BER on their home after grant aided works have been completed.
This will give homeowners a thorough and objective assessment of the energy performance of their [...]
Tips
Save Energy, Save Money, Save Our Planet»
Here’s a few useful tips which can help you save the money without hefty investments which is especially actual in times of financial downturn:
Carbon Monoxide Detectors»
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that can be highly toxic. Individuals exposed to excessive levels of carbon monoxide can literally be poisoned without even being aware of the danger. Faulty gas appliances, poorly ventilated kitchen/utility areas, and living spaces next to or over garages are all potential contributing factors to carbon monoxide exposure.
High-Efficiency Air Conditioning»
When purchasing new air conditioning equipment, be sure to check the efficiency rating of the proposed unit.
F.A.Q
BER Cert Price»According to SEI code of practice which all BER Assessors have to adhere to, any quotes obtained in relation to proposed BER Service should contain the BER Cert registration fee (€25 + VAT for a residential BER Cert and €50 + VAT for a commercial BER Cert) and VAT/other expenses.
Quotes provided by QR EnerStar are [...]
A Display Energy Certificate shows the energy performance of a building based on actual energy consumption as recorded annually over periods up to the last three years. From 1 January 2009, all public buildings in the Republic of Ireland with a gross internal floor area greater than 1000m2 are required to display a Display Energy [...]
Are QR EnerStar Building Energy Assessors covered by PI insurance?»Yes. We are fully covered by professional insurance in accordance with recommendations issued by Sustainable Energy Ireland.
My Property is Listed – do I need a BER?»A protected structure or proposed protected structure within the meaning of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2006 is exempt from the requirement to produce a BER Certificate when offered for Sale or to Let.
Press
Germany, France and Britain call for deeper CO2 cuts»
Ministers from Europe’s three biggest economies made the exceptional move in a commentary published by the Financial Times, the Frankfurter Allgemeine and Le Monde. They jointly called for the European Union to deepen its planned reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions from 20 to 30 percent by 2020.
“If we stick to a 20-percent cut, Europe [...]
SEAI to fund 50 energy efficiency projects»
Energy Efficiency Retrofit Fund for public and business sector
Retrofit aims to deliver a major increase through this decade in the scale and depth of energy efficiency investments in upgrading existing buildings and facilities. This will require new delivery models to be developed and implemented, including the associated organisational, contractual and financial mechanisms.
In pursuit of this [...]
EU Parliament approved new energy efficiency legislation for buildings»
Labels on household appliances such as fridges, washing machines and ovens will have to include more information on energy consumption, following a vote by MEPs on Wednesday 19 May 2010. Parliament approved a new layout of the EU energy efficiency label introducing additional “plus” classes to the familiar colour scheme. On Tuesday MEPs approved [...]
Ireland: Green Vision. SEAI launches 25-year plan to transform Ireland»
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) today unveiled a five-year strategic plan with a mission of transforming Ireland into a society based on sustainable energy structures, technologies and practices, and a vision of making Ireland a recognised global leader in sustainable energy.
Sustainable energy practices are already delivering significant savings to the Irish economy, with [...]
