The energy performance certificate defines the energy performance of a building. The EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is mandatory and valid for 10 years. It allows a potential buyer or owner considering renovations to know exactly the energy footprint of a house or flat. What is the energy performance certificate? The energy passport is a document that allows a potential buyer or homeowner to know exactly the energy footprint of a house or apartment.
Energy efficiency
Go green at home in 2017
It's decided, this year, environmental protection will be the watchword at home. Find out what you can do. Saving energy... Without having to undertake major insulation work or change your entire heating system, there are some very simple ways to save energy at home. Did you know, for example, that keeping your appliances [...]
Three ways to heat in an environmentally friendly way
Do you want to protect the environment and reduce your carbon footprint by switching to environmentally friendly heating? Here are three solutions you can implement. The wood-burning stove Using an inexhaustible source of energy, the wood-burning stove can be used as the main source of heating or as a back-up heater, depending on its power and efficiency. [...]
Energy class: what impact on prices?
When selling a house, an energy performance certificate must be provided and passed on to the new owner. This document provides information on the energy performance class of the house, which measures, more concretely, the energy requirement of the property. Statec has conducted a study on the energy class of houses sold and on the energy performance of houses sold in the Netherlands, [...].
What can I do to improve the energy efficiency of my home?
There are a number of measures you can take in the area of heating and hot water preparation to reduce your costs. Here are the most promising points, starting with the cheapest interventions: Assess and rethink your habits and needs. A reduction in room temperature of 1°C can lead to significant savings.
Changing the time, to save energy...And at home how do you do it?
Luxembourg and all Europeans will have to turn back their clocks by one hour this weekend. Sunday at 3am, summer is over! We are switching to winter time: at 3am, it will be 2am. This time change concerns Luxembourg and the other European countries. Compared to GMT, the difference will only be [...]
Heating: environmental considerations
Let's take a look at how a few wise decisions can help you keep your home warm in winter while saving you energy and money. Staying warm during the winter months can be good for the environment and your wallet...