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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, March 10, 2025

QUESTION NO. 9

QUESTION: Councillor D. Donnelly

To ask the Chief Executive what must be in place in an older dwelling to bring the house up to an A rating (BER)?

REPLY:

The scope of works necessary to elevate a property to an A Building Energy Rating (BER) is contingent upon its initial BER assessment. For properties currently rated C2 to D2, typical upgrades to achieve an A rating may include:

• Installation of an air-to-water heat pump system.
• Replacement of windows and doors.
• Implementation of comprehensive internal and external insulation upgrades.
• Sealing of fireplaces.
• Installation of a mechanical ventilation heat recovery system.

Our preliminary target set by the Department of Housing,Local Government and Heritage for 2025 is for 83 homes to be upgraded under the national energy efficiency retrofit programme with a funding allocation of €2.82m.