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Energy Declaration

An energy declaration is a document that shows how much energy a building uses and provides recommendations for improving energy efficiency.
The purpose is to reduce energy consumption and thus environmental impact, as well as to inform about the building's energy performance when selling or renting.

When and how often​

As a property owner in Sweden, you must submit an energy declaration:

All multi-family houses, public buildings larger than 250 m², and newly built properties must have a valid energy declaration.
When selling or renting single-family homes, there must be an energy declaration.

Validity Period​

An energy declaration is valid for 10 years. After that, a new energy declaration must be established.

New Construction​

For new construction, an energy declaration must be made no later than two years after the building has been put into use.

How to create an energy declaration?​

To create an energy declaration, a certified energy expert is required. Here are the steps:

1. Hire a certified energy expert: Contact a company accredited by Swedac (the Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment). These experts are authorized to perform and register energy declarations. Inspection and data collection:

2. Information gathering The energy expert collects information about the building, such as heating systems, ventilation, insulation, and energy consumption.
In some cases, a physical inspection of the building is also conducted. Analysis and calculation:

3. Analysis The energy expert analyzes the building's energy performance and makes calculations based on energy use. Recommendations:

4. Recommendations The energy declaration includes the energy expert's suggestions for improvement measures to reduce energy consumption, such as improved insulation, replacement of heating systems, or installation of solar panels.

5. Registration Once the declaration is complete, it is registered with the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning (Boverket) and thus becomes public.

Cost​

The price for an energy declaration varies depending on the size and complexity of the building, with costs ranging from a few thousand kronor to about 10,000 SEK.

Prepare Documentation​

Gather information about the building's energy use (e.g., electricity and heating consumption) for the past few years.
If you need help finding a certified energy expert, you can search on Boverket's website.

Enkeys Measurement Data and Energy Declarations​

Enkeys energy meters can be used to create automatic reports as a basis for the energy expert.
The energy goals you have set for your property, such as kWh/m², can be tracked in real-time and with historical data.