Just 12% of the homes assessed in Clare so far this year have been awarded an ‘A’ grade Building Energy Rating.
New data from the Central Statistics Office shows 190 of the buildings were awarded the highest rating of A0, since it was introduced in May 2026.
33,445 homes have been examined, up to the end of September of this year, with 4,050 properties having received either an A1, A2 or A3 Building Energy Rating.
According to the latest Central Statistics Office report, ‘C’ was once again the most prevalent rating, with 31% properties receiving the mid-range rating in this county.
The data also reveals the most common fuel choice in Clare homes with a BER, was heating oil by 48%, followed by electricity at 22%, and mains gas at 21%.
By the end of September, 28% of dwellings across the country, included either a solar energy installation, a heat pump, or both. This was an increase of 6% when compared to the same period two years ago.
