Energy Minister Eamon Ryan today announced the publication of a ground-breaking report on renewable energy and the electricity grid on the island of Ireland. Undertaken by national and international experts, the All-Island Grid Study was commissioned jointly by the Department and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (Northern Ireland).

The most advanced and comprehensive of its kind in the world, the study examines a range o...full story >>

Rising energy use in buildings contributed to an increase of 1.5% in overall energy demand in 2008, despite the economy contracting by 3% over the same period, a new report from Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) reveals today.

Energy in Ireland 1990-2008 shows that increased energy for heating as a result of weather patterns in 2008 led to an 8.8% increase in energy use by householders in 2008. This was mirrored by a 7% increase in energy ...full story >>

We (BER Direcory.ie) have added an Energy Discussion Forum to our web site - All members are welcome to post energy-related topics and questions for general discussion. note BER Directory.ie is not responsible for any replies that may be misleading please report any replies that you feel may be misleading to us and we will promptly remove them...full story >>

BER assessments do not currently apply to existing homes. SEI is accepting and processing all mandatory BER assessments for new dwellings through the National Administration System (NAS). Any registered BER assessor wishing to submit a voluntary BER for a new dwelling is also welcome to do so but please be aware that, until further notice, priority will be given to processing ratings which are man...full answer >>

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