EPC
Finance your energy efficiency projects
Energy Performance Certificates
Reduce your energy consumption and optimise your commercial buildings while benefiting from subsidies tailored to your investments.
Reduce your energy consumption and optimise your commercial buildings while benefiting from subsidies tailored to your investments.
A financial lever to accelerate the energy transition of your buildings
Discover how to use EPCs to make your renovation projects profitable and maximise your energy savings.
What are the EPCs?
Origin and functioning
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) are a government scheme that requires energy suppliers (known as ‘obligated parties’) to promote energy efficiency.
- Objective: To encourage work that reduces energy consumption.
- Principle: Obligors finance projects by businesses and individuals through grants or subsidies.
- Sectors concerned: Tertiary, residential, industrial, local authorities.
What types of work are eligible with Eficia?
Here are some examples of projects that could benefit from EPCs within the scope of our activities:
Installation of building management systems (BMS)
Automation and optimisation of technical equipment (heating, air conditioning, lighting).
Energy optimisation in commercial buildings
thanks to active energy management 24/7.
Renovation of energy equipment
Replacement of energy-intensive appliances with efficient solutions.
Regulatory compliance (BACS Decree, Tertiary Decree)
while maximising energy efficiency.
The advantages of EPCs for your business
Lower initial costs
Up to 40% funding for certain projects.
Accelerated return on investment
Your work becomes profitable more quickly thanks to subsidies.
Contribution to the energy transition
Reduction of CO2 emissions and promotion of your CSR commitment.
Easy to implement
With Eficia's support, we manage the process for you.
Steps to benefit from EPCs with Eficia
Audit and identification of eligible works
Analysis of your energy needs and solutions applicable to your property portfolio.
EPC application file
Preparation and submission of the application to the relevant authorities to ensure that you receive the subsidies appropriate to your project.
Carrying out the work
Installation of a building management system, energy management or renovation in accordance with established recommendations.
Monitoring and verification of savings achieved
Impact measurement using our energy monitoring and management tools to ensure sustainable optimisation.
Key questions about EPCs
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How do I know if my project is eligible?
Eficia conducts an audit of your needs and identifies financing opportunities through the EPCs.
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How much can I save with an EPC?
The amounts vary depending on the type of work and the savings generated. In some cases, EPCs can cover up to 40% of the investment.
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How long does it take to obtain EPC certificates?
The administrative procedures generally take between one and three months, depending on the nature of the project.
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What types of projects are eligible for EPCs?
All work that significantly reduces energy consumption, such as installing BMS, upgrading technical equipment, or energy-efficient renovations.