Energy label B or energy label E, you've probably seen it mentioned before, but what exactly does it say? The energy label actually shows how energy efficient a home is. As the owner of a home, you are required to provide an energy label when you sell or rent a home, or when you build a new home.
What does an energy label consist of?
A home energy label contains a number of components, namely:
- Does the home use a lot of energy or little energy, also known as energy performance? This is divided into the letters A to G, with the A++++ label (green) being the most energy efficient and energy label G (red) being the least efficient. So it is advisable to pay attention to this when buying a home.
- Can the home be more energy efficient and how? For example, through solar panels or (roof) insulation.
- Can the house easily be taken off the gas? And is additional insulation required, for example on the roof, floor or windows, in order to switch to an electric heat pump or connection to the heat network. If a home is poorly insulated, a heat pump or connection to the heat grid makes no sense. What can an energy label do for you?
Through the energy label, you can immediately see whether the home is energy efficient or not. This also gives you an indication of your energy bill. With today's high energy rates, this is not entirely unimportant. If you strive for a sustainable home, the energy label also gives examples of what you can do about it yourself. This gives you a good idea in advance of how economical the house is and what possibilities you have to make it more sustainable.
