Who we are
HomeEnergyGuide.ie is created and maintained by Homerating.ie, one of Ireland’s longest-established BER (Building Energy Rating) assessment providers. We’ve been assessing Irish homes since 2009, well before energy upgrades became mainstream, and we’ve carried out thousands of BER assessments across Dublin and the wider Leinster region.
That experience showed us a gap. Homeowners were spending hours trying to understand which grants they qualified for, which upgrades made sense for their home, and who to trust for the work. The information was scattered across SEAI.ie, news articles, contractor websites, and forums, much of it outdated or biased towards selling a particular product.
HomeEnergyGuide.ie exists to fix that. One place with everything you need, verified grant figures, honest cost data, independent comparisons, and plain-English guides, so you can make confident decisions about your home.
What makes us different
Independent
We don’t sell solar panels, heat pumps, or insulation. Our recommendations aren’t influenced by commission or installer partnerships.
Verified data
Every grant figure is verified against SEAI.ie and updated within 24 hours of any policy change. We don’t guess or use outdated numbers.
Real-world experience
We’ve assessed thousands of Irish homes. We know what works, what doesn’t, and what questions homeowners actually ask.
Our editorial standards
Every guide, blog post, and data point on this site follows a clear process:
- Primary sources only. We reference SEAI.ie, government publications, ESRI research, and official RTB data, not press summaries or social media.
- Updated when things change. Grant amounts, eligibility rules, and rental laws change frequently. We monitor SEAI announcements and update our content the same day.
- Clear about what we don’t know. Where costs or savings depend on individual circumstances, we say so and give ranges rather than false precision.
- No hidden advertising. If we recommend a product, service, or approach, it’s because we believe it’s the best option, not because someone paid us to say it.
- Date-stamped. Every guide shows when it was last verified against official sources so you know you’re reading current information.
About Homerating.ie
Homerating.ie was established in 2009 as one of Ireland’s first dedicated BER assessment providers. Based in Dublin, we serve homeowners, estate agents, landlords, and property developers across Leinster and beyond.
A BER assessment is the starting point for every energy upgrade journey. It tells you where your home is losing energy, which upgrades will have the biggest impact, and gives you the certificate required for selling, renting, and SEAI grant applications. If you need a BER, get in touch with us directly.
Contact us
For BER assessments, get in touch at homerating.ie.
For questions about this website, email info@homeenergyguide.ie.
For corrections or updates to any content on this site, email info@homeenergyguide.ie and we’ll review and update within 24 hours.
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