The regular PEB is a certificate that assesses the energy performance of buildings. It’s a document that expresses the energy quality of a property using an energy score based on your energy consumption calculated per year and per m2. The energy score ranges from F (energy inefficient) to A+ (very energy efficient). It is calculated by an expert (type A) and is valid for ten years.
The PEB Non-Residential in Flanders also consists of these 2 components but differs somewhat in methodology. Namely, the energy label on the PEB NR corresponds to a percentage that indicates how carbon neutral the building is. This percentage in turn reflects the ratio of renewable energy, generated and used locally, to the amount of renewable and non-renewable energy consumed by the building unit. The labels range from A (100% carbon neutral) to G (no renewable energy).
In addition, the Flemish PEB NR includes non-binding recommendations on how to optimize the building's energy performance, such as by switching to renewable energy. Whereas the EPC for residential buildings is valid for 10 years, the Non-Residential EPC is only valid for 5 years.
For the definition and the associated measures in Brussels and Wallonia: see below.
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The PEB NR does not exist as such. However, the tools needed for this type of certification are currently being developed.
As of 2028 the PEB will be mandatory for all buildings (not only residential buildings).
"}},{"componentType":"highlight","title":"Do you want to renovate your buildings to make them more efficient?","richBody":{"value":"Improve your energy label thanks to the ING Eco Renovation Loan.
"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Is the non-residential PEB compulsory in Brussels and Flanders?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"The Brussels-Capital Region and Flanders each have their own regulations and certificates concerning the energy efficiency of homes and buildings.
"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Brussels","richBody":{"value":"In Brussels, the EPB (Energie Prestatie en Binnenklimaat) certificate applies. Like the Walloon PEB, it is compulsory for the sale and rental of certain buildings. There are also different types of EPB certificate:
What's more, from 2025, the EPB in Brussels will be mandatory for all homes (i.e. not just for sales or rentals), and owners will also be obliged to improve the energy performance of their property.
"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Flanders","richBody":{"value":"Since 1 January 2023, an EPC NR has been compulsory for non-residential buildings in the event of transfer (sale, lease, or superficies) and rental. For the time being, this is the only region in Belgium where this is required.
Non-residential buildings are building units with an office, school, health, sports, commercial, hospitality or meeting function as their main use, or units in public buildings or government buildings.
This legislation will be gradually extended as follows:
In addition, a distinction is made between large and small non-residential building units. For the latter, owners can also opt to issue an EPC kNR (small Non-Residential Buildings) instead of an EPC NR. This certificate is almost similar to the EPC for residential use and may be requested for certain units with a floor area not exceeding 500 m2.
"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"How to get an EPC Non-Residential?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"To obtain an EPC NR for your non-residential unit, different parties each have their own responsibilities:
There is no fixed cost for preparing the EPC NR. The price depends on the size and complexity of the building and the rates of the energy expert.
"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Do you want to improve the energy performance of your buildings?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"The ING Sustainable Buildings Guide is a free digital tool that helps you identify which investments to make to improve the energy performance of your properties.
"}}]},"complementaryZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"articleCard","cardType":"article","cardSize":"medium","title":"EPC and rent indexation","body":"A building's EPC score affects how landlords can index their rents. Read all about it here.","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/cec6f1b2-b634-48be-bb17-db20c97e8fae/Close-up-view-of-multi-colored-abacus-beads","type":"image","width":4240,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/39b23b3d2a1df620/original/Close-up-view-of-multi-colored-abacus-beads.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"date":"2023-10-24","link":{"url":"/en/business/sustainable-business/peb-rent-indexation"}},{"componentType":"articleCard","cardType":"article","cardSize":"medium","title":"PEB for common parts: is it mandatory?","body":"Article | A PEB will soon be mandatory for the common parts of every apartment building in Flanders and Wallonia. Find out exactly what this means for owners and co-owners.","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/b0936a44-c106-4e8d-8356-fe7c39d6a9f4/Man-looking-at-entrance-of-sign","type":"image","width":4032,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/679b4784297b0efa/original/Man-looking-at-entrance-of-sign.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"date":"2023-10-24","link":{"url":"/en/business/sustainable-business/peb-common-parts-mandatory"}}]}]},"legalZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Good to know","richBody":{"value":"The standards, requirements, and obligations mentioned in this article may change regularly and are for information purpose only. We therefore recommend that you check the specific regulations and requirements with the appropriate authorities in the relevant region for the latest information and you seek professional advice on a case-by-case basis before making a decision.
ING Belgium SA/NV cannot be held liable for any decision taken on the basis of the information provided.
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