Tuesday, January 6th 2009


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BER - Paula Rice - Programme Manager
2009 has promised many things for many people, but if you are planning on selling your house you will now have to get it rated for energy efficiency. The BER - Building Energy Rating - is now mandatory for all homes and businesses sold and rented in the state.This seems like a boon for prospective purchasers but is it punishment for vendors? And why do we need a Building Energy Rating?

Paula Rice from Sustainable Energy Ireland joined Derek in studio to talk about it.

Since the 1st of January 2009 a BER certificate is compulsory for all homes being sold or rented. The BER has been compulsory for newly built houses since last year. Whole idea is to indicate energy performance of a house.

  • 25% of Ireland's energy use is domestic.
  • 11 Metric tonnes (Mt) of CO2 are emitted p.a.
  • There exists the potential to save more than 20% of our energy saving.
  • It will be key information for prospective buyers and tenants
  • Cost is to be paid by vendor
  • Valid for ten years


How does one go about getting a BER assessor?
There is a register of all certified assessors on line - www.sei.ie
  • You can search by county.
  • If they're legit they're on the list
  • It is an offence for those not registered with SEI as BER assessors to purport to carry out a BER assessment service.
  • Paula's advice is to seek a number of quotations - shop around and get a good price
  • For those with no web access there is a printed out version that can be sent out - 1890 734 237
Poem For January
'Twas the month after Christmas and all through the house Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.
The stuffing I'd nibbled, the turkey I'd taste The yummies I'd eaten gone straight to my waist.
The wine and mince pies,
The bread and the cheese
I should have just said, "No thank you, please."
So as I dressed myself in my boyfriend's old shirt, I couldn't believe my bottom and belly- the girth!
I said to myself, as only I can,
"You can't spend the year disguised as a man!"
So away with the last of the sour-cream dip, Get rid of the fruitcake, every cracker and chip.
Every last bit of food that I like must be banished 'Til all the additional ounces have vanished.
I won't have a cookie, not even a lick.
Instead I'll chew on a long celery stick.
I won't have Irish coffees, or chocolates, or pie, I'll munch on a carrot and quietly I'll cry:
"I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore- But isn't that what January's for?"
Unable to giggle, no longer a riot,
Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!

For those who are affected by this poem you can ring the special diet helpline on the following number:808080028 (Ate Nothing, Ate Nothing, Ate Nothing, Nothing to Ate)!


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