Epc-energy performance certificates

What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) shows the energy class of a property (house, apartment, office etc).

How to get an EPC for your property?

For properties in Cyprus, the Energy Performance Certificates are issued by Energy Experts. Energy Experts are certified and licensed by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry. Energy experts have access to the Ministry’s online registry for submitting Energy Reports and issuing Energy Performance Certificates (EPC).

The Energy Expert needs to complete the following before issuing an EPC:

(1) On-site inspection: measuring and documenting building dimensions, materials, electrical equipment etc.

(2) Energy Performance Report: Calculations and reporting of results (output files)

(3) Suggestions Report: Scenario studies in order to assess the savings that can be achieved is certain upgrades of the property take place.

The above reports are submitted by the Qualified Expert to the Ministry’s online registry and the Energy Performance Certificate is issued to the owner.

Do I need to get an EPC for my property?

As per the relevant legislation, the owner of a property needs get an EPC in the following cases:

• For all new-build properties

• Before renting-out any existing property.

• Before selling any existing property.

• For any public service units larger than 250 m2

• When listing properties for sale or rent. Property listing need to include information about the Energy Class of the property.

We issue Energy Performance Certificates in all the cities of Cyprus.