{"id":7594,"date":"2023-06-27T14:43:52","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T14:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ideeimmobili.com\/blog\/certificate-of-performance-energy-things\/"},"modified":"2023-07-03T15:37:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T15:37:32","slug":"certificate-of-performance-energy-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/en\/blog\/certificate-of-performance-energy-things\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Performance Certificate: what it is and how to get it"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Energy Performance Certificate (EPA): what it is and how to apply for it<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Energy Performance Certificate (EPA) is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ideeimmobili.com\/en\/blog\/documents-for-selling-home\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6999\"><strong>fundamental documents for the sale and purchase of a property<\/strong><\/a> and in the construction industry in general. This certificate, introduced in Italy in 2013 with Decree Law 63\/2013, has become a key element in assessing <strong>the energy efficiency of a building<\/strong>, whether a house or an apartment. Its importance has grown over time, with various regulations updating the methods for its preparation. <br\/><br\/>In this article, we will explore in detail what the EPA is, what it is for, how it is obtained and how much it costs, what happens if it is not done, and whether or not it is mandatory.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ideeimmobili.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lattestato-di-prestazione-energetica-APE-e-un-documento-che-serve-a-valutare-lefficienza-energetica-di-un-immobile.webp\" alt=\"An energy performance certificate (EPA) is a document used to assess the energy efficiency of a property.\" class=\"wp-image-7556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lattestato-di-prestazione-energetica-APE-e-un-documento-che-serve-a-valutare-lefficienza-energetica-di-un-immobile.webp 1280w, https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lattestato-di-prestazione-energetica-APE-e-un-documento-che-serve-a-valutare-lefficienza-energetica-di-un-immobile-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lattestato-di-prestazione-energetica-APE-e-un-documento-che-serve-a-valutare-lefficienza-energetica-di-un-immobile-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lattestato-di-prestazione-energetica-APE-e-un-documento-che-serve-a-valutare-lefficienza-energetica-di-un-immobile-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lattestato-di-prestazione-energetica-APE-e-un-documento-che-serve-a-valutare-lefficienza-energetica-di-un-immobile-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An energy performance certificate (EPA) is a document used to assess the energy efficiency of a property.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Energy Performance Certificate (EPA)<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Energy Performance Certificate (EPA) is a document that describes the <strong>energy characteristics of a building, house, or apartment<\/strong>. It uses a 10-letter scale (A4 to G) to summarize the energy performance of buildings. This inspection tool <strong>is mandatory when selling or renting a property<\/strong>. The <strong>validity of this certificate is 10 years<\/strong>, provided that regular boiler checks are performed.   <br\/><br\/>The EPA is therefore an essential element for anyone considering buying or renting a property. In fact, this document provides a comprehensive overview of the property&#8217;s energy efficiency, allowing for an assessment of energy consumption and environmental impact. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the EPA is for.<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EPA summarizes the energy performance level of a property through a scale of A to G. In a nutshell, it indicates the energy efficiency level of buildings, taking into account several parameters such as the<strong>thermal insulation of the apartment<\/strong>, the <strong>location of the property<\/strong>  and the presence of all those  <strong>implants <\/strong>that ensure comfort and healthiness within home environments.<br\/><br\/>This document is therefore essential for providing information about the energy efficiency of the apartment. The EPA is a document that is <strong>used to inform the buyer or tenant about the energy performance of the property<\/strong>, enabling them to make an informed choice and evaluate possible energy improvement measures. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center banner-articolo-blog has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#7e1710\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Do you need to prepare or update your energy performance certificate?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Rely on the team of Idee &amp; Immobili, whose technicians will guide you in drafting or updating the EPA certificate for the sale or rental of your property.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ideeimmobili.com\/en\/sell-home-in-tuscany\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#7a7a7a\">Draft the EPA now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get an Energy Performance Certificate and how much it costs<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to obtain the EPA, an <strong>inspection of the property<\/strong> is required to assess its structural characteristics such as the quality of fixtures, energy efficiency related to consumption and heating and hot water systems, the healthiness of the interior spaces, and the presence of any autonomous energy production systems.<br\/><br\/>After careful evaluation, the certifier draws up the appropriate form and issues the Energy Plate, with the &#8220;energy&#8221; description of the apartment.<br\/><br\/><strong>The average price for EPA energy certification is around \u20ac150<\/strong>, but can vary depending on several factors, including geographic area, size of the property, and complexity of the analysis.<br\/><br\/>It is important to remember that the EPA must be <strong>prepared by a licensed professional, such as an engineer, architect or land surveyor<\/strong>, who has taken a specific training course and is registered in a special list.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ideeimmobili.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lattestato-di-prestazione-energetica-viene-redatto-da-un-professionista-abilitato-come-ingegnere-architetto-o-geometra-previo-sopralluogo-presso-limmobile.webp\" alt=\"The energy performance certificate is prepared by a licensed professional, such as an engineer, architect or surveyor, after an inspection of the property.\" class=\"wp-image-7554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lattestato-di-prestazione-energetica-viene-redatto-da-un-professionista-abilitato-come-ingegnere-architetto-o-geometra-previo-sopralluogo-presso-limmobile.webp 1280w, https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lattestato-di-prestazione-energetica-viene-redatto-da-un-professionista-abilitato-come-ingegnere-architetto-o-geometra-previo-sopralluogo-presso-limmobile-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lattestato-di-prestazione-energetica-viene-redatto-da-un-professionista-abilitato-come-ingegnere-architetto-o-geometra-previo-sopralluogo-presso-limmobile-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lattestato-di-prestazione-energetica-viene-redatto-da-un-professionista-abilitato-come-ingegnere-architetto-o-geometra-previo-sopralluogo-presso-limmobile-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lattestato-di-prestazione-energetica-viene-redatto-da-un-professionista-abilitato-come-ingegnere-architetto-o-geometra-previo-sopralluogo-presso-limmobile-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The energy performance certificate is prepared by a licensed professional, such as an engineer, architect or surveyor, after an inspection of the property.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if you don&#8217;t do the EPA<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The absence of the EPA can have several consequences. First,<strong> without this document, it is not possible to sell or rent a property<\/strong>. In addition, if upgrading or renovation work is carried out on the apartment that changes its structure (replacement of the boiler, flooring, change of fixtures, etc.), the certificate will have to be updated.  <br\/><br\/>Finally, <strong>the APE is required to obtain the new 110% Ecobonus<\/strong>. In order to obtain the 110% tax deductions, an improvement of at least 2 energy classes of the building or the highest class must be achieved, to be demonstrated precisely through the EPA. In addition, the absence of the EPA can result in fines, which may vary depending on the region and the severity of the offense.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Energy Performance Certificate mandatory?<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The EPA is mandatory<\/strong> in several situations. It is required in the case of a <strong>real estate sale and purchase<\/strong>, whether public or private, if you intend to   <strong>donate property<\/strong> (gratuitous transfer), if you <strong>leases a building or an individual housing unit<\/strong>, if you are  <strong>drafting an advertisement for the sale of a property<\/strong>, if you want to <strong>putting up new buildings for sale<\/strong>, o <strong>If renovating more than 25% of the area of the entire building<\/strong>. In addition, the EPA is also mandatory <strong>to obtain certain tax benefits<\/strong>, such as Ecobonus. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusions<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Energy Performance Certificate<\/strong> is a key element in real estate. It provides valuable information about the energy efficiency of a property, is mandatory in many situations, and can significantly affect the value of a property. <br\/><br\/>Whether you are a buyer, seller, renter or landlord, it is important to understand what the EPA is, how it is obtained and why it is so important. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this context, real estate agencies such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ideeimmobili.com\/en\/\"><strong>Ideas &amp; Real Estate<\/strong><\/a> play a key role. With their experience and expertise, they can guide clients through the process of obtaining an EPA, ensuring that all procedures are followed correctly and that the document accurately reflects the energy characteristics of the property.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center banner-articolo-blog has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#7e1710\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Do you need to prepare or update your energy performance certificate?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Rely on the team of Idee &amp; Immobili, whose technicians will guide you in drafting or updating the EPA certificate for the sale or rental of your property.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ideeimmobili.com\/en\/sell-home-in-tuscany\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#7a7a7a\">Draft the EPA now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Energy Performance Certificate (EPA) is one of the key documents for selling and buying a property.<br \/>\nLearn all about the APE in this article. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7552,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[95],"tags":[98,99],"class_list":["post-7594","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vocabulary","tag-buying-home","tag-sell-house"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7594","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7594"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7594\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7594"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7594"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ideeimmobili.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7594"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}