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Think you know how energy efficient your home is? Take our quick quiz to find out
Do you know what energy upgrades your home might need?
IF YOU’RE LIVING in a house with a poor BER (building energy rating), one of the best things you can do for yourself long-term is to invest in home energy upgrades.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) wants you to have a more energy-efficient home and offers government-funded grants to help support you in making the change.
Improving the energy efficiency of your home is a great way to make your home more comfortable and to save money on your energy bills over time.
Today, we want to find out how much you know about BERs, such as what it is that makes a home energy-efficient, and what kind of benefits can come from improving your own BER.
After you’ve gone through our questions, visit SEAI online to explore the wide range of grants and resources that could improve the energy-efficiency of your home and help you bring your bills down.
What is the lowest possible BER?
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E
F
G
Z
Who assesses my home in order to establish its BER?
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You can do it yourself
An SEAI-registered assessor
The local authority
All of the above
What's the maximum amount of energy your house can use (per square metre per annum) and still be A-rated?
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24 kWh
44 kWh
74 kWh
104 kWh
Which of these things does NOT affect your BER?
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How many people live in the house
The quality of your windows and doors
Heating systems and controls
Using renewable energy
When planning energy upgrades to your home, what target BER does the SEAI recommend for a good level of savings and increased comfort for the money you invest?
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A1
A2
B1
B2
On average, a home loses how much of its heat through its walls?
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Between 10%-20%
Between 20%-30%
Between 30%-40%
Between 40%-50%
Which of these changes can improve the BER of your home?
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Insulating your walls
Converting your attic
Not owning a car
Having a kitchen island
What are some of the effects of investing in home energy upgrades?
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Improved home comfort
Reduced energy consumption
Lower energy bills
All of the above
Roughly how many wall and attic insulations has the SEAI supported in the last five years?
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7,000
17,000
70,000
700,000
Up to how much of a grant can you get from SEAI for external wall insulation?
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€2,000
€4,000
€6,000
€8,000
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