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Revealed: The counties with the greenest homes, as high BER ratings jump 33% nationwide 

1 May , 2025  

The latest research by Switcher reveals the counties with the most eco-friendly homes in Ireland.  As more households take advantage of government grants and prioritise warmer, more energy-efficient homes, Switcher’s study ‘Ireland’s Greenest Homes’ analyses and ranks the counties with the most sustainable houses in Ireland. Though this year’s study showed a 3% drop in recycling levels and a 24% decline in newly registered […]

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Building Energy Rating Communicates Benefits of Energy Efficiency in Irish Rental Properties

24 Sep , 2020  

Rental properties with better energy efficiency have higher rental incomes that are in line with the estimated energy bill savings, highlighting the effectiveness of the Building Energy Rating (BER) scheme in communicating energy efficiency. This is one of the key findings presented today at the annual UCD ESRI Energy Policy Research Conference. The online conference […]