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If you are an Assessor and would like to be included in our directory please email us at info@askaboutenergy.com.

GET YOUR ENERGY RATING NOW !

AskAboutEnergy are now offering as a service, a specialist BER Energy Rating for Builders, Contractors, Architects, Estate Agents and self-builders.

WHY? Since the 1st of January it is required by law, that when new buildings (residential) are constructed a Building Energy Rating is provided by the owner to the prospective buyer (similar to the energy labelling of household appliances) This will also apply to non-residential buildings from 2008.

EXISTING HOUSES?
From January 2009 a BER Certificate will also be required for existing dwellings that are sold or rented. We can complete an Energy Assessment on dwellings now if requested and also will be providing BER Certs for this purpose in 2009

SERVICES

• Preliminary ratings from house plans, including a report on how to increase your rating.
• Final BER Certificates issued for the dwelling as constructed.
• Recommendation on Alternative Energy and Sustainable solutions for all buildings and dwellings.
• Fast and Efficient Services on all aspects of your reports from fully Chartered Civil Engineers.

Contact Information

General Enquiries: info@AskAboutEnergy.com

Tim: tim@AskAboutEnergy.com

Mobile: 087 2273 118

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An indepth online guide to EPBD is also available by the SEI click here to view

Ireland EPBD Energy Performance in Buildings Directive

The Directive requires that when buildings (residential and non-residential) are constructed, sold or rented out, a Building Energy Rating is provided by the owner to the prospective buyer or tenant (similar to the energy labelling of household appliances). It thus obliges Member States to make energy performance a visible factor in the property market.

• For the Background to the Energy Performance in Buildings Directive (EPBD) and what the EU hopes to achieve in Member States as a result of introducing the EPBD, click here.
• Information on the Legislation please click here
• How building regulation compliance is achieved click here
• How to meet the EPBD requirements click here
• The important dates for implementation click here
  

UK SAP is the Government's Standard Assessment Procedure for Energy Rating of Dwellings.

SAP 2005 is adopted by government as part of the UK national methodology for calculation of the energy performance of buildings. It is used to demonstrate compliance for dwellings with Part L of the Building Regulations (England and Wales) and to provide energy ratings for dwellings