BER - SOLAR HOT WATER GRANT

descol · 01-05-2016 05:11PM #1

Hi - would any BER Assessor be able to assist with this.

A 1940s 3 bed terrace has been upgraded and an application is to be made to SEAI for a grant for solar hot water. In addition to the new Solar Hot water system the house has been fully upgraded and extended with a new heating system and internal drylining insulation.

My question is - on the SEAI Grant Form there is a requirement to fill in the Primary Energy value for both the published BER and the figure prior to the Better homes works - - so, is it correct to calculate the latter figure by simply excluding the Solar installation and allowing for all the other upgraded works ?

assistance appreciated

thanks

sydthebeat · 02-05-2016 09:54AM

Just exclude all works for which a grant is being applied for, so I assume in this case it's the solar panels, hw cylinder, and internal insulation. Are heating controls upgrade included?

descol · 02-05-2016 11:17AM

Thanks Syd
The only Grant work being applied for is the Solar HW system.
So, when I adjust the upgraded dwelling (all upgraded works produce a B3) without the Solar HW system - and adjust the HW cylinder etc - The BER rating remains a B3 - and as expected the primary energy value changes - Seems odd and how does one advise the Client that with the expense of the Solar system the rating remains as a B3 ?

sydthebeat · 02-05-2016 11:54AM

a 1940's terrace house being B3 before a solar system introduced? must have been quite extensive renovations carried out!

id be quite surpried if it didnt jump at least one band, is it only 1 panel and are yiou suing defualts or specific values 9for the panel AND the hw cylinder?)

even going from a 95 litre to a 300 litre id expect a significant change

descol · 02-05-2016 05:38PM

Syd
Yes-it was an extensive upgrade - as noted I have only adjusted the pre grant works relative to the Solar Hot Water System - - making some adjustments the B3 drops down to a C1

BER - SOLAR HOT WATER GRANT

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