Building energy ratings and consequential upgrading

Toner, Kevin (2014) Building energy ratings and consequential upgrading. Bachelors thesis, Dundalk Institute of Technology.

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Abstract

A BER (Building Energy Rating) Certificate is a way of rating the energy performance of a building. It is measured in kWh/m²/yr and takes into account the buildings CO2 emissions. BER’s were first introduced in 2008 for dwellings and there was a transitional arrangement in 2009 when a BER certificate became compulsory for all residential and non-residential buildings that are up for sale or rent. A BER certificate is divided up into band ratings A to G. A being the best and G the worst rating. A building cannot be leased or sold without having a minimum of a D1 rating. The purpose of this dissertation is to identify the procedure into how to achieve a D1 rating, how to improve a rating beyond a D1 and is it possible for the ordinary person’s home to receive an A1 rating. The paper finds that it is not possible for the ordinary person to achieve an A1 rating due to the high cost involved. To achieve the minimum D1 rating the extent of the works and the cost involved to do so will be determined by the buildings initial rating in kWh/m²/yr.

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelors)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Building Energy Rating Certificate; BER; CO2 emissions.
Subjects:	Engineering
Research Centres:	UNSPECIFIED
Depositing User:	Sean McGreal
Date Deposited:	04 Aug 2015 11:51
Last Modified:	04 Aug 2015 11:54
URI:	https://eprints.dkit.ie/id/eprint/453

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