Energy label A (+ to ++++)

Since January 1, 2021, it has been mandatory to request an energy label when selling, renting or (re)financing a home in the Netherlands. The energy label varies from G (worst label) to A++++ (best label). Rising energy prices have made home sustainability even more important. The guideline is to achieve at least an energy label A. But what exactly does energy label A mean? What are the benefits and what requirements must your home meet to obtain this label? Bouwhuis Energielabels is ready to answer all your questions about this.

What does energy label A mean?

An Energy Label A indicates that your home is well insulated and has a relatively low fossil energy consumption. This is beneficial for both the climate and your wallet. There are different degrees of the A label, ranging from A to A++++. In general, the more pluses, the better the energy label. With an A++++ label, the home is completely energy neutral and theoretically generates as much energy as the home consumes.

What is the difference between energy label A and A++++?

There are major differences between Energy Label A and Energy Label A++++. With a well-insulated home you can achieve an A label relatively easily. However, for an A++++ label it is necessary that a substantial part of the energy consumption is generated sustainably, for example by means of solar panels and a heat pump system for heating rooms and water. You can easily see this schematically in the table below.

What requirements must my home meet for energy label A?

An energy label is determined on the basis of the fossil energy consumption of the home, expressed in kilowatt hours per square meter per year (kWh/m2 per year). For an A label, fossil energy consumption per square meter per year is between 105 and 160 kWh/m2. By properly insulating your home, you can fairly easily obtain an A label. Homes built after 1991 are generally well insulated and will therefore quickly meet the requirements for an Energy Label A. Solar panels are therefore not necessarily required for a sustainable energy label.

What are the advantages of energy label A?

A home with energy label A is well insulated. This not only ensures high living comfort, but also lower energy bills. Most people know that with an A label you contribute to a better climate, but what many people do not know is that most banks also give you interest discounts on a current mortgage for a home with an energy label A. The discounts vary per bank, but are on average between 0.1% and 0.2% per year. That may not seem like much, but with an average home price of €390,000, annual savings can amount to €500 to €1,500 per year.

Request an energy label from Bouwhuis Energielabels

Does your home not yet have an energy label or an expired energy label, or have you taken energy-saving measures and would you like to apply for a better energy label again? Then quickly request your energy label from Bouwhuis Energielabels.