New A to G scale from 2027 — but only for non-residential buildings
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.
Everything you need to know about the German energy certificate
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
Energy efficiency class of a house in Germany: what the letter means
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.
Energy-efficient renovation and funding 2026: what pays off and what the state pays
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
Energy performance certificate in Germany: types, duty, costs and deadlines at a glance
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.
Energy performance certificate when selling and letting: the process from listing to handover
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 (GModG): what has applied since July 2026
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
Energy performance certificate template: all five pages explained
The official form has five pages. Where your energy figure is, what the efficiency class means and how to recognise a complete certificate.
Energy performance certificate in Germany: when you need one and what happens without it
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
Consumption or demand certificate: which one do you actually need?
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.
Energy performance certificate cost in Germany 2026: what does it really cost?
What a German energy performance certificate costs in 2026: consumption certificate from 69,90 €, demand certificate from 119,90 €.