A Commercial BER is an indication of the energy performance of a building.
It covers energy use for HVAC, water heating and lighting calculated against a default value for that type of building .
A BER is similar to the energy label for a household electrical appliance like your fridge. The label has a scale of A-G. A-rated homes are the most energy efficient and will tend to have the lowest energy bills.
What is a Commercial BER used for? A BER (Building Energy Rating) is used to determine how energy efficient a property is. It gives details of how much energy is used, W/m2K, per year and how much carbon is produced, kg/m2, per year.
It allows potential buyers/letters to understand how much it will cost to run the property.
Who requires a Commercial BER (Building Energy Rating)? “A Building Energy Rating (BER) and advisory report is to be supplied by the owner to a prospective buyer or tenant when a non-residential building is constructed, sold or rented.” Reference SEAI Website
How long does it take? It really depends on the size of the commercial premises. A small shop unit may only take an hour or two, while a very large industrial unit can take a number of days. Once the assessment is complete the cert is usually sent out within one working week.
What does a Commercial BER (Building Energy Rating) Assessment entail? A Commercial BER (Building Energy Rating) assessment evolves a detailed survey of the property. Including measuring of the building footprint; including measuring of the building footprint, glazing levels & types, the building’s construction and an investigation into the heating/cooling system/s.
How much does it cost? ber4less charge from €200 for small commercial buildings. Quotes are available free of charge on any commercial building
