Energy labeling

We energy label your building

Energy labelling of buildings is a method of assessing the energy efficiency of a building. It is done by assessing the building against a number of criteria involving energy consumption, building materials, ventilation systems and heating systems. The energy label gives a grade from A to G, where A is the best and G is the worst. Energy labelling of buildings gives an indication of how energy efficient the building is and what measures can be taken to improve energy efficiency.

 From 1 July 2010, all non-residential buildings over 50 square metres (BRA) must be energy labelled when rented out and sold (and new buildings). For large non-residential buildings (1,000 sq.m. total GFA), there is an additional requirement that a valid certificate must be available regardless of sale and letting.

 The requirement is that the certificate - or a summary of it - is visible to the users of the building, so that they can form a picture of the energy qualities of the building. It is therefore natural that it is displayed in the reception area, where available. The energy performance certificate is primarily about the building envelope, insulation, windows, etc. and the technical installations, but less about how energy-efficiently the building is operated and used. Such operational information, e.g. results from energy monitoring systems, may be natural to present in addition to the energy performance certificate.

 The energy certificate is valid for 10 years. If changes and improvements are made to the building that could affect the energy label, the labeling must be carried out again, so that the energy certificate represents the building as it actually is.