Estonia
Policy Description:
Energy Performance Certificate
| Building Types Affected | Size | Compliance Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| ALL |
Exemptions:
Energy performance certificates are not needed for churches, buildings that are used less than 2 years, buildings whose net area is less than 50 m², industrial, agricultural buildings without accommodation and buildings with low energy consumption, as well as buildings that are under heritage protection and cannot be insulated.
Transparency:
Required Transparency:
Yes
Recipients:
Public Website
Transparency Trigger:
Point of Transaction
Reporting:
Required Reporting:
No
Utility Requirements/Support:
Utility Requirements/Support:
No
Verification:
Verification:
No
Compliance:
Compliance Enforcement:
Yes
Penalties for Non-Compliance:
Yes
Description:
Building permit is not provided for new building. No penalties for existing buildings if energy performance certificate does not meet requirements.