{"id":257965,"date":"2026-07-20T11:41:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T10:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esentyaestate.com\/?p=257965"},"modified":"2026-07-20T11:41:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T10:41:33","slug":"home-energy-certificate-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esentyaestate.com\/pl\/blog\/home-energy-certificate-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"\u015awiadectwo charakterystyki energetycznej budynku: jak zmiany od 23 lipca wp\u0142yn\u0105 na w\u0142a\u015bcicieli nieruchomo\u015bci"},"content":{"rendered":"

Important changes to the home energy certificate in Spain<\/strong>\u00a0come into effect on 23 July<\/strong>. Although this document has long been mandatory when selling or renting a property in Spain, the new regulations introduce measures designed to improve its reliability, strengthen legal certainty for homeowners, and increase transparency in a process that is becoming increasingly important.<\/p>\n

An official register for qualified professionals<\/h2>\n

One of the most significant changes is the creation of a Central Register of Qualified Professionals<\/strong>, where all authorised technicians who issue energy certificates must be registered.<\/p>\n

Thanks to this measure, homeowners will be able to verify that the technician they hire has the necessary qualifications and accreditation. This will help reduce the risk of fraud and ensure that the home energy certificate<\/strong> has been prepared by a properly qualified professional.<\/p>\n

Until now, there was no single public register of qualified technicians, making it difficult to verify whether the person offering this service was officially authorised.<\/p>\n

The new register aims to professionalise the sector while providing greater confidence for homeowners, buyers and sellers alike.<\/p>\n

Greater legal certainty for homeowners, buyers and sellers<\/h2>\n

The creation of this register will provide greater legal certainty by allowing property owners to easily check whether the professional they hire is officially authorised to issue an energy certificate.<\/p>\n

Not just anyone will be able to carry out this work. Technicians must meet the training and competency requirements established by the regulations and be properly registered.<\/p>\n

This increased transparency will particularly benefit anyone who needs the certificate to sell, buy, rent or renovate a property, providing greater confidence in the quality and validity of the document.<\/p>\n

More professionals will be eligible to issue certificates<\/h2>\n

The reform also expands the range of professional qualifications that will be eligible to issue certain energy certificates.<\/p>\n

Depending on the type of certification required, professionals authorised under Spain’s Building Regulation Act to prepare building projects may also act as qualified technicians, provided they meet the legal requirements.<\/p>\n

The objective is to increase the number of authorised professionals without lowering the technical standards required to carry out the certification correctly.<\/p>\n

A more transparent property market<\/h2>\n

Experts believe this reform represents an important step towards improving transparency in the property market.<\/p>\n

Being able to verify whether a technician is officially registered will make it easier to hire qualified professionals and improve the overall quality of energy certificates.<\/p>\n

It is also expected to reduce the current differences in pricing, quality and technical standards, giving homeowners and buyers greater confidence when making property-related decisions.<\/p>\n

Why is the home energy certificate becoming more important?<\/h2>\n

Besides being mandatory when selling or renting a property, the home energy certificate<\/strong> has become an essential document for accessing many energy renovation grants and public financial support.<\/p>\n

It may also be required to benefit from certain tax deductions linked to energy efficiency improvements.<\/p>\n

For this reason, having a certificate prepared by a qualified professional is now more important than ever.<\/p>\n

The certificate is no longer simply an administrative requirement. It provides valuable information about a property’s estimated energy consumption, identifies opportunities for improvement and helps homeowners understand how to reduce future energy costs.<\/p>\n

Energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important across Europe<\/h2>\n

These changes come at a time when energy efficiency is playing a growing role across Europe.<\/p>\n

The future implementation of the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) will encourage more energy-efficient homes, lower energy consumption, greater use of renewable energy and the gradual modernisation of the housing stock.<\/p>\n

The European objective is to achieve a fully decarbonised building sector by 2050 through more efficient buildings with lower energy demand and wider adoption of renewable technologies.<\/p>\n

Although the Directive has not yet been fully incorporated into Spanish legislation, it will shape the future of property renovation and construction in the years ahead.<\/p>\n

Energy certificates rated G remain valid for five years<\/h2>\n

Another point worth remembering concerns energy certificates with a G rating, the lowest possible energy efficiency classification.<\/p>\n

Although many people believe this is a new rule, certificates with a G rating have, since 2021, been valid for five years instead of the ten-year validity period that applies to all other energy ratings.<\/p>\n

Property owners with a G-rated certificate should therefore review its issue date when planning to sell, rent or renovate their home.<\/p>\n

Future “Plus” and “Zero” energy ratings<\/h2>\n

Looking ahead, European authorities are also considering introducing two new energy classifications known as “Plus”<\/strong>I “Zero.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

These categories would identify the most energy-efficient buildings and help harmonise energy rating systems across European Union member states.<\/p>\n

Although no implementation date has yet been announced, these proposed ratings reflect the direction European energy regulations are expected to take over the coming years.<\/p>\n

How to improve your home’s energy rating<\/h2>\n

To improve the rating shown on a home energy certificate<\/strong>, experts recommend focusing first on reducing the property’s energy demand.<\/p>\n

This means improving the building’s ability to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature while requiring less energy.<\/p>\n

The most effective measures include installing an External Thermal Insulation System (ETICS), improving wall and roof insulation, and replacing older windows with high-performance energy-efficient models.<\/p>\n

Additional improvements may include installing more efficient heating and cooling systems, aerothermal technology, solar panels or other renewable energy solutions.<\/p>\n

These upgrades not only reduce energy consumption and improve comfort but can also increase the property’s energy rating. In many cases, they may also qualify for public grants or tax incentives for energy-efficient renovation.<\/p>\n

A reform designed to provide greater confidence<\/h2>\n

The changes taking effect on 23 July<\/strong> are intended to strengthen the value of the home energy certificate<\/strong> and provide greater protection for property owners.<\/p>\n

The creation of the Central Register of Qualified Professionals will make it easier to verify that the technician issuing the certificate is properly authorised, helping reduce fraud and providing greater legal certainty for homeowners, buyers and sellers.<\/p>\n

As energy efficiency becomes increasingly important in the property market, having a reliable home energy certificate<\/strong>prepared by an accredited professional will be essential when selling, buying, renting, renovating or applying for public financial support.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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