Energy label E

Energy-efficient living has become increasingly important for many people. From January 1, 2021, this has also been converted into a legal obligation for an energy label when you sell, (re)finance or rent out your house. An energy label shows at a glance how energy efficient a home is. In addition, homes with an energy label E, F or G may no longer be rented from 2030. These labels are also called 'red' because a lot of energy is wasted. This is one of the reasons why it is good to take energy-saving measures. This article discusses the energy label E.

What does energy label E mean?

Energy label E has the third lowest classification of the energy labels. A home with an E-label often has the following characteristics:

• High energy bill
• An outdated central heating boiler
• A lack of insulation
• (Partly) single glazing
• Year of construction earlier than 1974

The orange/red energy labels have (very) high energy consumption. As a dark yellow energy label, the E-label has a high energy consumption. In principle, the year of construction of these homes is earlier than 1974, because at that time the standard insulation was not yet adequate. An additional disadvantage of the E label is the less attractiveness of this type of home on the housing market.

Conditions for an energy label E

The energy consumption for energy label E homes is between 290 and 335 kWh per m² per year. The label is therefore seen as an unfavorable energy label. Insulation measures can easily improve the label at minimal cost.

How do I get a higher label than an energy label E?

There are various financial reasons to improve an energy label, such as the higher value of the home and a lower energy bill. A better insulated house can also be more comfortable in both winter and summer. Finally, lower energy consumption is better for the environment. There are therefore many reasons to want to improve the energy label E. Fortunately, there are many ways to improve your home's energy label E:

• Optimizing facade, roof and floor insulation
• Installing double glazing or a heat pump
• Install solar panels

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 Bouwhuis Energielabels.