Hungary

Policy Description:
Government Regulation 176/2008 on certification of energy performance of buildings
Relevant Links:
Building Types Affected | Size | Compliance Deadline |
---|---|---|
Single-Family, Multi-Family, Non-Residential | ALL | |
Public/Government | Greater Than 1,000 Sq. Meters |
Exemptions:
The following buildings are exempted from the certification requirement: 1) Buildings of a net floor area smaller than 50 m² 2) Buildings used for less than 4 months per year 3) Temporary buildings not intended to be used for more than 2 years 4) Buildings for religious purposes 5) Protected (historic) buildings 6) Buildings for agricultural use 7) Buildings experiencing internal heat gains above 20 W/m³ during their regular use 8) Workshops 9) Tents An energy performance certificate is valid for 10 years.
Transparency:
Required Transparency:
Yes
Recipients:
Tenants, Buyers
Transparency Trigger:
Point of Transaction
Transparency Trigger Events:
Purchase/sell (required), Rent (required)
Reporting:
Required Reporting:
No
Utility Requirements/Support:
Utility Requirements/Support:
No
Verification:
Verification:
No
Compliance:
Compliance Enforcement:
Yes