16% of BER grades awarded to Clare non-domestic premises in the third quarter of this year were either F or G.
CSO data shows this was marginally below the average of 20% seen across the rest of the country.
A non-domestic premises is defined as any property that is not used for residential purposes.
10 properties in Clare received either an F or G Building Energy Rating so far in 2026, with 63 inspections carried out so far this year.
Five ‘A’ ratings were handed out to premises in Clare in the third quarter, the first top tier ratings examiners awarded in Clare this year.
The majority of commercial buildings examined in 2026 received a mid range grade, with 32 premises receiving either a B or C grade.
According to the data, electricity was the most common heating source, followed by mains gas and heating oil.
