Renewables: November 2008 Archives
A great source for BER discussions and issues is the BER thread on www.boards.ie, the thread is 36 pages long and growing but covers all aspects of the BER.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055229508
With reference to the cost of a BER assessment there is some interesting analysis and figure in this thread such as 300 Euros for a standard assessment (Aug 07). Now the SEI are saying (Nov 08) that it will cost 500 Euros.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=56438720&highlight=semi#post56438719
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055229508
With reference to the cost of a BER assessment there is some interesting analysis and figure in this thread such as 300 Euros for a standard assessment (Aug 07). Now the SEI are saying (Nov 08) that it will cost 500 Euros.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=56438720&highlight=semi#post56438719
There is an interesting but disturbing conversation taking place on www.boards.ie with regards to auctioneers and the practice of recommending BER assessors. Some BER assessors are being approached by auctioneers with a proposal that the auctioneer gets a % referral fee.
Some BER assessors are approaching auctioneers and suggesting that they give the auctioneer 100 Eruos for every referral. The SEI have put out the idea that a BER aseesement costs 500 euros, I have seen lower prices being mentioned on boards.ie in the past. Some discussions have outlined that a BER asessmenr takes about 3.5 - 4 hours. 500 Euros for 3.5 hrs is good money, if you can get it.
BER Referral Fess
Some BER assessors are approaching auctioneers and suggesting that they give the auctioneer 100 Eruos for every referral. The SEI have put out the idea that a BER aseesement costs 500 euros, I have seen lower prices being mentioned on boards.ie in the past. Some discussions have outlined that a BER asessmenr takes about 3.5 - 4 hours. 500 Euros for 3.5 hrs is good money, if you can get it.
BER Referral Fess
It is quiet common for irish homes to have 4 inch holes in each room, these are called air vents and if you live in an exposed area you know all about them as they can be the source of significant heat loss.
I am not advocating their removal but I do think an insert that ensures that air flow passes/trickles through instead of howling through would make a compelling product.
I for one would buy it.
I am not advocating their removal but I do think an insert that ensures that air flow passes/trickles through instead of howling through would make a compelling product.
I for one would buy it.
There is a very interesting discussion taking place on boards.ie regarding new houses, HRV installation issues etc. For anyone who is buying a new energy efficient house after Jan 1st 2009, I would recommend you take some time and read this thread.
