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Plain-English guides to the German energy performance certificate (Energieausweis): who needs one, what it costs, how the classes work and how to order online.
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Consumption or demand certificate
Ordered online, it is the same official certificate. What the law requires of the issuer, which details you need beforehand and when online does not work.
From 1 January 2027, certificates for non-residential buildings carry a class from A to G. Homes keep A+ to H — with the provision in the Act.
Consumption or demand certificate
The class follows solely from the final energy value per square metre of usable floor area. All nine boundaries from A+ to H — and why A to G is not for homes.
Renovation duties, BEG funding rates since 21 July 2026, the iSFP bonus and the effect on the energy certificate — sourced and in line with the GModG.
Consumption or demand certificate
What an energy performance certificate is, who needs one, which type applies, what it costs and what changes on 1 January 2027 — the overview for owners.
When the certificate must be available, which five details belong in the listing and what a missing one costs — the process for sellers and landlords.
The Building Modernisation Act has applied since 29 July 2026. What changes for heating, certificates and renovation — and what only applies from 2027.
Consumption or demand certificate
The official form has five pages. Where your energy figure is, what the efficiency class means and how to recognise a complete certificate.
Sale, new tenancy, new building: three occasions trigger the duty. Which buildings are exempt and why a fine of up to 10,000 euros is at stake.
Consumption or demand certificate
Year of construction and number of flats decide whether you have a choice — and from 1 January 2027 new rules apply. Both types, criterion by criterion.
What a German energy performance certificate costs in 2026: consumption certificate from 69,90 €, demand certificate from 119,90 €.
