{"id":6861,"date":"2024-05-23T12:00:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T10:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/what-energy-performance-certificate-epc-do-you-need\/"},"modified":"2024-12-24T13:39:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T11:39:49","slug":"what-energy-performance-certificate-epc-do-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/what-energy-performance-certificate-epc-do-you-need\/","title":{"rendered":"What energy performance certificate (EPC) do you need?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>EPC GD, EPC NR, EPC Construction, EPC residential unit, &#8230;. What energy performance certificate do you need? When is it required?<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>The energy performance certificate (EPC).<\/h2>\n<p>An energy performance certificate is a document that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>demonstrates how energy efficient a building (unit) is.<\/li>\n<li>the building (unit) a score of energy efficiency on a scale of A to G, with A being the most energy efficient and G being the least.<\/li>\n<li>includes recommendations to improve energy performance.<\/li>\n<li>is mandatory in some cases (see below).<\/li>\n<li>helps people to make conscious choices regarding the energy efficiency of their building (unit).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Energy performance certificates (EPCs) for residential units.<\/h2>\n<h3>EPC Residential unit<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For: Houses, apartments, studios, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Required:\n<ul>\n<li>For apartments, studios, duplex, triplex: always required.<\/li>\n<li>For houses: when preparing a notarized deed (sale, rental, inheritance, donation, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Needed for: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/hoe-werkt-huurindexering\/\">Rent indexation<\/a>, renovation obligation, Fluvius EPC label premium, interest subsidy, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Article: <a href=\"http:\/\/appartement.be\/epc-residentiele-eenheid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPC Residential Unit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>EPC Common Parts (EPC GD).<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For: Houses, apartments, studios with common facilities and spaces (not new construction) etc.<\/li>\n<li>Required: Always required, except for new construction.<\/li>\n<li>Needed for: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/hoe-werkt-huurindexering\/\">Rent indexation<\/a>, renovation obligation, Fluvius EPC label premium, interest subsidy, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Article: <a href=\"http:\/\/appartement.be\/epc-gemeenschappelijke-delen-appartement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPC Common Parts (EPC GD).<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>EPC Construction<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For: Houses, apartments, studios, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Required:\n<ul>\n<li>In new construction and renovation projects where an E-level is required.<\/li>\n<li>In sales and rentals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Needed for: Proof that you comply with Flemish law (and if not, you will be fined).<\/li>\n<li>Article: <a href=\"http:\/\/appartement.be\/epc-bouw-nieuwbouw-en-renovatie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPC Construction<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5926\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5926\" style=\"width: 743px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EPC_energielabel_uwvbit-300x86.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"743\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EPC_energielabel_uwvbit-300x86.gif 300w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EPC_energielabel_uwvbit-1024x294.gif 1024w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EPC_energielabel_uwvbit-768x221.gif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Flanders.be<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Energy performance certificates (EPCs) for nonresidential units.<\/h2>\n<h3>EPC Non-residential unit (EPC NR).<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For: Offices, stores, cafes, restaurants, hotels, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Required:\n<ul>\n<li>When notarizing a deed (sale, lease, inheritance, gift, etc.) for the entire building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Needed for: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/hoe-werkt-huurindexering\/\">Rent indexing<\/a>, renovation obligation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vlaanderen.be\/subsidies-aan-ondernemingen-voor-energiebesparende-maatregelen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enterprise subsidies<\/a>, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Article: <a href=\"http:\/\/appartement.be\/epc-niet-residentiele-eenheid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPC Non-residential unit (EPC NR).<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>EPC Small non-residential unit (EPC kNR).<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For: Offices, stores, catering establishments, practice rooms etc. up to and including 500 m\u00b2, which are not part of a large non-residential building (e.g. office building).<\/li>\n<li>Required:\n<ul>\n<li>When notarizing a deed (sale, lease, inheritance, gift, etc.) for the entire building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Needed for: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/hoe-werkt-huurindexering\/\">Rent indexing<\/a>, renovation obligation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vlaanderen.be\/subsidies-aan-ondernemingen-voor-energiebesparende-maatregelen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enterprise subsidies<\/a>, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Article: EPC Small non-residential unit (EPC kNR).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>EPC Construction<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For: Offices, stores, cafes, restaurants, hotels, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Required:\n<ul>\n<li>In new construction and renovation projects where an E-level is required.<\/li>\n<li>In sales and rentals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Needed for: Proof that you comply with Flemish Legislation (and if not, you will be fined).<\/li>\n<li>Article: <a href=\"http:\/\/appartement.be\/epc-bouw-nieuwbouw-en-renovatie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPC Construction<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>EPC Public<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For: Offices, stores, cafes, restaurants, hotels, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Required:\n<ul>\n<li>The EPC Public is <strong>not<\/strong> required.<\/li>\n<li>The EPC Public is <strong>no longer<\/strong> valid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EPC-inspectie-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Energy performance certificate (EPC) inspection\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EPC-inspectie-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EPC-inspectie-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EPC-inspectie-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EPC-inspectie-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EPC-inspectie.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.certiweb.be\/tips-advies\/welk-epc-attest-voor-welk-gebouw-nodig\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certiweb<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vincotte.be\/nl\/blog\/nieuwe-regels-in-vlaanderen-voor-het-energieprestatiecertificaat-epc-bij-verkoop-van-een-woning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vin\u00e7otte<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vlaanderen.be\/energieprestatiecertificaten-epcs#q-4cf2eb69-9577-489c-84e5-edf977c62ca2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flanders<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Would you like to cite this article as a source? Then use: <\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Stiasteny, L. (2024, May 23). What energy performance certificate (EPC) do you need? Apartment.com. Consulted on (date XX\/XX\/202X), from https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/welk-energieprestatiecertificaat-heb-je-nodig <\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Welk energieprestatiecertificaat (EPC) heb je nodig? (2024)\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=657947826840776727&#038;src=oembed\" height=\"775\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EPC GD, EPC NR, EPC Construction, EPC residential unit, &#8230;. What energy performance certificate do you need? When is it required? The energy performance certificate (EPC). 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