1. Legislative Requirements

In Slovenia, an energy performance certificate is mandatory for all property owners who sell or rent out their property. According to the Energy Efficiency Act (ZUreE), the energy performance certificate must be obtained and presented to potential buyers or tenants before concluding a contract. Non-compliance with this legislation can lead to legal sanctions and fines.

2. Information on Energy Efficiency

The energy performance certificate provides clear and precise information about the energy efficiency of the building. Based on the certificate, owners, buyers, and tenants can:

• Understand Energy Consumption: Determine how much energy the building consumes for heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, and hot water.
• Compare Costs: Easily compare the energy efficiency and heating costs between different properties.
• Assess Environmental Impact: Learn about the greenhouse gas emissions produced by the building, which is important for environmentally conscious users.

3. Increasing Market Value

Energy-efficient properties are more attractive on the market. A property with high energy efficiency has lower operating costs, which can increase its market value and appeal to buyers or tenants. Investment in an energy performance certificate and potential energy efficiency improvements can quickly pay off.

4. Opportunities for Improvements

The energy performance certificate contains recommendations for improving the energy efficiency of the building. Owners can implement measures based on these recommendations to reduce energy consumption, lower costs, and improve living comfort. These measures can include:

• Insulating the building
• Replacing windows and doors
• Upgrading the heating system
• Installing energy-efficient appliances

5. Reducing Energy Costs

Improvements based on the recommendations from the energy performance certificate can lead to significant savings in energy costs. Energy-efficient buildings use less energy for heating, cooling, and other needs, which means lower monthly energy bills for owners or tenants.

6. Environmental Benefits

By reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, energy-efficient buildings contribute to environmental protection. Owners and users of such buildings can help reduce the negative impact on climate change and improve air quality.

7. Ensuring Comfort

Energy-efficient buildings offer better living conditions. Well-insulated and efficiently heated and cooled buildings provide a higher level of comfort, less temperature fluctuation, and better indoor air quality.

An energy performance certificate is an indispensable document for all property owners who wish to sell or rent out their property. In addition to fulfilling legislative requirements, the energy performance certificate offers numerous benefits, including increased property market value, opportunities for energy efficiency improvements, reduced energy costs, environmental protection, and greater living comfort. Obtaining an energy performance certificate is thus an important step towards responsible and sustainable property management.