Ireland
Policy Description:
1) S.I. 229 of 2008: enabled the introduction of energy performance certificates for non-residential buildings; 2) S.I. 591 of 2008: provided clarification in regard to certification of public buildings.
Relevant Links:
| Building Types Affected | Size | Compliance Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Family, Multi-Family | ALL | 2007-07-01 |
| Non-Residential | ALL | 2008-07-01 |
| Public/Government | Greater Than 1,000 Sq. Meters | 2009-07-01 |
Exemptions:
The shown compliance deadlines are for new construction. For existing-renovations, the compliance deadlines are as follows:
Single-Family and Multi-Family: 2008-07-01
Non-Residential: 2009-07-01
Public/Government: 2009-07-01
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
Penalties for Non-Compliance:
Yes
Description:
Fine and/or prison