Energy label for your home

With an energy label, you can see how energy efficient a home is. An energy-efficient home often means lower energy costs, more comfortable living and is better for the environment. The energy label is expressed in classes A to G. A home with energy label A (or higher) is very energy efficient, while a home with energy label G is much less energy efficient. Very energy-efficient homes are given an extra specification, for example energy label A+.

• If you are planning to sell your home, a valid registered energy label is mandatory.
• If your home has a registered energy label B or higher, ABN AMRO offers you a discount on your mortgage interest rate. This is available at the start of a new fixed-rate period, or if you register the energy label within 24 months of the start of your fixed-rate period.

Since 1 January 2021, the 'Simplified Energy Label' has been replaced by a new, more extensive energy label.

• You make an appointment with an expert energy adviser, who visits your home. An energy performance calculation will then be made. The energy label is valid for 10 years.
• The notary will check for the presence of an energy label when ownership of the home is transferred. You will immediately be fined if you sell your home without an energy label. The size of the fine depends on the situation.

Not all homes have a valid registered energy label. Via Milieu Centraal (in Dutch), you can easily see what your current energy label is and how long it is valid.

You can have your energy label registered by an approved energy adviser. The energy adviser will visit to inspect your home and record data, such as the presence of insulation. An energy performance calculation will then be made. The energy label is valid for 10 years.