Since 2009 it is mandatory to have an EPC score drawn up for your home and to communicate this to potential tenants. This gives the tenant a good idea of how energy-efficient the home actually is. In 2019 this score was changed to an EPC label.
The label ranges from letter A+ (very energy-efficient) to letter F (energy-consuming).
The EPC label consists of the letter A+ to F and also mentions an energy score. The energy score is the calculated energy consumption per year and per square meter of usable floor space.
The EPC label
EPC scores from before 2019 can be converted to the correct letter code via a conversion table. Energy performance certificates are valid for 10 years. The EPC is drawn up by an energy expert. Even though it is mandatory, not all rental properties have an EPC label.
There are also exceptions: If you rent out for less than two months or without publicity, you are exempt. Rental contacts that run for more than ten years also do not require a certificate.
What does my energy score depend on?
Your energy score and therefore your energy label depend on various factors such as your windows and doors. Also important is the wall, floor and roof insulation. The installations for heating, cooling, ventilation and heating water also count in your energy score. Last but not least, of course, the existing solar energy installations.
The energy score is calculated based on primary energy consumption or how much fossil fuels are used to cover the building installations. When drawing up the label and the energy score, consumption or the number of family members are not taken into account. In reality, the consumption on your electricity bill may differ.