Sample BER Certificate

Below is a sample of an Irish BER certificate. All BER certificates in Ireland are issued by SEAI registered BER assessors and published on the SEAI National BER Register. Every BER also comes with an advisory report, and you can download a sample advisory report below.

Download a sample BER advisory report (PDF)

What Information is on a BER Certificate?

• BER Rating - a scale from A0 (most efficient/Zero Emission Building) to G (least efficient)
• Property Address - the full address of the assessed property
• Validity Period - the certificate is valid for 10 years from the date of issue
• BER Number - your unique certificate reference number
• Building Type & Build Year - type and age of the property
• Assessor Details - name, assessor number and company of the SEAI registered assessor
• Annual Primary Energy Use - energy use per floor area in kWh/m²/y
• Annual Final Energy Use - energy used directly in the building
• Renewable Energy - percentage of total energy from renewable sources
• Building Energy Demand - energy required to maintain indoor conditions
• Global Warming Potential - the building's carbon footprint indicator
• Assessor Signature - signed by the SEAI registered assessor

What Changed on BER Certificates in 2026?

On 24 May 2026, Ireland moved to a simplified BER scale to bring it in line with other EU countries. The scale now has 8 ratings (A0, A, B, C, D, E, F and G) instead of the previous 15, so sub-categories like B1, B2 and B3 no longer exist. A0 is a new top rating for the most energy efficient buildings that don't use fossil fuels.

BER certificates issued since 24 May 2026 also show more information, including energy use, how much of the building's energy comes from renewable sources, and its Global Warming Potential (GWP). They also include a QR code that links to your BER details and energy upgrade information for your home.

Certificates issued before 24 May 2026 show the old scale and are still valid for 10 years from their date of issue, so you will still see ratings like B2 or C1 on some homes for sale or rent.

What is a BER Advisory Report?

The advisory report comes with every BER certificate. It shows your home's current BER alongside the BER it could achieve with upgrades, and recommends a package of energy upgrades, such as insulation, windows or a heat pump, with an approximate cost for each. It's a useful starting point if you're planning upgrades or applying for SEAI grants. You can download your BER certificate and advisory report from the SEAI National BER Register at any time while your BER is valid.

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