Energy Performance Certificate

We tell you everything you need to know about the Energy Performance Certificate:

Which buildings are concerned by the Energy Performance Certificate?

The regulation applies only to residential buildings, defined as such if at least 90% of the energy reference area is intended for residential use.

The certificate must be obtained in the following cases:

• when constructing a new building subject to a building permit,
• when extending a building (the certificate is mandatory for the entire building, including the extension),
• when modifying a building (the certificate is also mandatory for the entire building),
• when modifying the technical installations of a building affecting its energy performance and not requiring a building permit,
• when there is a change of ownership,
• when there is a change of tenant.

Who must order and pay for the certificate?

Depending on the situation, it must be requested and financially borne by:

• in the case of a new construction, by the project developer;
• in the case of an extension or alteration, by the owner or the condominium association, if one exists;
• in the case of a change of ownership, by the former owner or the condominium association;
• in the case of a change of tenant, by the owner or the condominium association.

If you are a co-owner, have a condominium association and your building does not have an Energy Performance Certificate, we strongly recommend holding a general meeting for this purpose. Only one Energy Performance Certificate is required for the entire residence. Original copies must be issued in as many copies as there are owners.