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- Greece
Binding for property owners, developers, architects, engineers and public authorities.
Obligations include:
Obtaining EPCs when selling, renting or renovating properties.
Meeting nZEB and minimum energy performance standards.
Complying with inspections for boilers and HVAC systems.
Using certified energy assessors.
Exceptions:
Certain protected or historic buildings may be exempt from strict energy-performance upgrades.
Temporary buildings and industrial sites may have reduced requirements.
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What’s Required
Law 4122/2013 transposes the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. It regulates the energy design, certification, and renovation of buildings in Greece.
Core obligations:
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are required for sale, rental, and major renovation.
Buildings must meet minimum energy-performance requirements.
Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (nZEB) standards apply to new public buildings and, later, all new buildings.
Regular inspection of heating and cooling systems.
National plans to improve building stock energy efficiency.
Important Deadlines
Public new buildings required to meet nZEB standards from 2019.
All new buildings are required to meet nZEB from 2021.
EPC requirements continue for property transactions.
Current Status
Law 4122/2013 remains active and is updated periodically to align with EU EPBD revisions and Greece’s national energy-efficiency strategy. Demand for EPCs and renovations has increased due to subsidy programs like “Exoikonomo”.
Penalties
Administrative fines for missing EPCs or non-compliant performance.
Sanctions for non-certified assessors or incorrect inspections.
Examples of Violations
Missing EPCs during sale or rental.
Incorrect EPC classifications due to inadequate assessment.
Fines issued for non-compliance with HVAC inspection rules.
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