New DPE 2021: what changes?
As of January 1, 2022, it is now mandatory to indicate on real estate advertisements and deeds of sale the obligations of the owner of a thermal strainer (properties located between G and F) concerning energy renovation work. Focus on 5 major changes in the new DPE!
Why set up a new DPE?
The Energy Performance Diagnosis current is considered to be unreliable by many. The methods diverge and the Virgin DPEs are still very present. The new DPE aims to make its value reliable through its opposability. It gains in readability and clarity, with more accurate data and a more transparent presentation. Other criteria are also added to the list, such as the level of general insulation, the quality of ventilation or even comfort in summer. Thus, properties with good energy performance increase in value.
5 evolutions of the 2021 Energy Performance Diagnosis
1. Opposability
The new DPE is now enforceable, and not only informative. This document becomes contractual for the real estate transaction, i.e. it includes the merger of the two DPE for sale and rental. So, the Responsibility of the diagnoser is committed and the latter can be sued in the event of an erroneous DPE detected by the buyer.
2. Unified calculation method
Is now accepted the 3 CL-DPE method only, also called conventional method. It analyzes the building extensively: insulation, materials, heating and hot water systems, glass surfaces, etc. Invoice method disappears completely and the blank DPE is forbidden.
3. Location
With the new DPE, the geographical location of the diagnosed asset is taken into account: the energy labels E, F and G will therefore no longer be identified according to the departments and the altitude. The document will also include recommendations for work by energy renovation recommended, with a numerical estimate.
4. The DPE in co-ownership
For owners of a collective housing, it becomes possible to carry out only one DPE for the building: this new DPE will benefit all owners, who can use it to establish the energy diagnosis of their apartment. Of course, if a co-owner carries out work on his property, he maintains the possibility of replacing this DPE generated from the collective data by a Individual DPE in order to promote his work.
5. New labels
The DPE 2021 is much more readable, with Energy labels which mention the score of annual energy consumption in primary energy, but also the greenhouse gas emissions of housing. The energy classification always varies from A to G, and it is established by summarizing the two criteria (consumption and CO2).
The validity period does not change
The new DPE will remain valid for the same period as the old one, i.e. 10 years. What about DPEs completed before July 1, 2021? A transition period is accepted, with the following validity periods:
- DPE carried out between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2017: valid until December 31, 2022.
- DPE carried out between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2021: valid until December 31, 2024.
The new DPE therefore upsets the obligations of owners and the rights of buyers or tenants. To ensure a real estate transaction in accordance with the rules, the best thing is to be accompanied by an expert. Les real estate hunters of Parlez-moi de Paris guide you through the specificities of the DPE 2021 and answers all your questions!
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