Edition 2020 Ninth edition

("electromobility")
The Directive now lays down specifications for the provisions to be made for 
non-residential and residential buildings, either new or as part of undergoing 
major renovation, with more than ten parking spaces in or adjacent to the building:
4.4.1. 
Non-residential
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One recharging point per building;
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Ducting to enabling the later installation of points for at least one in five 
parking spaces;

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Member states are to specify by 2025 the number of points required for build-
ings with more than 20 parking spaces, taking into account "relevant national, 
regional and local conditions, as well as possible diversified needs and circum-
stances based on area, building typology, public transport coverage and other 
relevant criteria, in order to ensure the proportionate and appropriate deploy-
ment of recharging points" 
(Recital 26 of the 2018 Directive)
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Member states are able to exclude from these rules buildings owned and occupied 
by small and medium sized enterprises, those in the EU "outermost regions" and 
ducting that would rely on "micro-isolated" systems 
(defined in Directive 2009/72/EC)
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4.4.2. 
Residential
•
Ducting for every parking space.
4.4.3. 
For non-residential and residential buildings
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These requirements are to apply only if the building has more than ten parking 
spaces and if the renovation includes the car park or the electrical infrastruc-
ture of the building (for the adjacent car park, the electrical infrastructure of 
the car park);
•
No recharging point or ducting need be installed where the cost of installation 
exceeds 7% of the total cost of the renovation of the building;
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Member states are to address the regulatory barriers to electromobility build-
ing and renovation, including barriers caused by permission and approv-
al procedures.
4.5. Energy performance certificates (EPCs)
4.5.1. 
An EPC is to record an assessment by an approved inspector of the energy effi-
ciency of a building using a standard rating basis and making comparisons and 
advisory recommendations for its improvement. The rating will summarise in 
one letter or number the building's thermal characteristics and the extent of the 
building's reliance on energy from renewable sources, following the Energy from 
Renewable Sources Directive 
(Directive 2009/28/EC as amended by Directive 2018/2001/
EU)
. These ratings are based on standardised methodologies for assessing build-
ing construction and typical uses. They do not therefore necessarily reflect either 
the actual thermal characteristics of the building or any actual use of it made by 
any one occupier. An EPC cannot be valid for more than ten years. The reported 
efficiency rating is to be shown in advertisements marketing the property and the 
EPC is to be given to the prospective purchaser or tenant.

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4.5.2. 
The policy purpose of the EPC in informing the property market is described in the 
2010 Directive's Recitals:
"The prospective buyer and tenant of a building or building unit should, in the energy 
performance certificate, be given correct information about the energy perfor-
mance of the building and practical advice on improving such performance. The 
energy performance certificate should also provide information about the actual 
impact of heating and cooling on the energy needs of the building, on its primary 
energy consumption and on its carbon dioxide emissions." 
(Recital 22)
4.5.3. 
Is an EPC Needed? — When considering a building as part of valuing a property, the 
valuer may usually wish to determine whether an EPC is required for it and, if so, 
check that a valid one has been obtained.
4.5.4. 
Subject to the exceptions noted below, an EPC is mandatory for:
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Buildings that are:
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Constructed;
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To be sold;
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To be rented to a new tenant.
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Buildings with a total "useful" floor area over 250m², occupied by a public au-
thority and frequently visited by the public;