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Energy renovation, a major asset for your home
Given the challenges of climate change and the energy transition, numerous tools and financial incentives are available to improve the energy performance in homes. In Luxembourg and neighbouring countries – France, Belgium and Germany – schemes such as the energy passport and various bonuses offer concrete solutions to reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions and increase the value of your property.
The energy passport in Luxembourg
In Luxembourg, The Energy Performance Certificate (CPE), also known as the "energy passport", indicates a building's energy performance. This document, valid for 10 years, classifies buildings from A (high performance) to I (low performance) based on three criteria: primary energy consumption, heating requirements and CO₂ emissions.
In principle, every residential building in Luxembourg has an energy passport. However, if you carry out renovation work that has an impact on the energy performance of your home, or if the cost of changes you make to your technical installations exceeds €1,500 (for a single-family home) or €3,000 (for a multi-family home), a new certificate must be established. While no subsidies are available to have this document drawn up, it is very useful for valuing a property and attesting to its energy efficiency.
Schemes in France, Belgium and Germany
- In France, the Energy Performance Diagnosis (DPE) has much in common with the Luxembourg passport. It classifies properties from A to G taking into account their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Valid for 10 years, this diagnosis has now been strengthened, encouraging owners to renovate poorly insulated lodgings. Since 2021, the lowest performing homes (classified F or G) have been gradually excluded from the rental market.
- In Belgium, the Energy Performance Certificate for Buildings (PEB), introduced in 2010, follows similar principles with variations in energy designations, labels and classifications for Flanders, Wallonia and the Brussels-Capital region.
- In Germany, Energieausweis provides a detailed assessment of energy consumption and proposes recommendations on how to reduce the building’s energy footprint. It is also valid for 10 years and is part of a regulatory framework aimed at reducing the overall energy consumption of real estate.
A shared ambition: financing the energy transition
In all these countries, substantial financial support exists to encourage energy renovations. Whether you are in Luxembourg, France, Belgium (Wallonia, Flanders, Brussels-Capital) or Germany, these schemes are a major opportunity to reduce your carbon footprint while increasing the value of your property. Do not hesitate to consult the official bodies who can help you with this process.
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