New Dutch version of the EPC document
- jeroenheijnen
- Jan 26
- 2 min read
The Netherlands is moving towards a new, EPBD IV-aligned EPC layout. Compared to the current (“old”) label, the draft new label is designed to be more decision-ready: it keeps the familiar A++++ to G scale, but adds a clearer set of standardised indicators and more granular information about what drives the score and what to improve. The version shown is still a draft and may change.
What changes from old → new (draft):
From one score to a small dashboard. Next to the label class and kWh/m², the new front page highlights additional indicators such as heat loss in winter, CO₂ emissions, share of renewable energy, and risk of indoor overheating in summer—making the label more useful for retrofit and climate-adaptation decisions.
More transparency on “why”. The new layout introduces a clearer split between insulation elements (façade, roof, floor, windows, doors, panels) and building systems (heating, hot water, ventilation, cooling, PV, battery storage), using visual markers to show where performance is weak/strong.
New EPBD IV concepts appear on the label. The draft includes whole life-cycle GWP (WLC-GWP) and, for new builds (from 2026), an “A0” emission-free building indicator once specific conditions are met—signalling a shift from operational energy only to broader climate impact.
Stronger link to action. The draft label explicitly points users to improvement advice and a structured improvement journey (e.g., “Verbetermogelijkheden / Verbetercheck”), making the EPC more of an entry point into renovation planning rather than a static certificate.
For EEM HUB NL members, the key point is that the EPC is evolving into a richer data object with mandatory and optional indicators under EPBD IV—relevant for portfolio monitoring, customer journeys, and data access discussions (e.g., what will be available in EP-Online and when).
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