Glossary · Location, condition and environment
Energy performance certificate
A document that states the energy figures of a building, for example the heating demand.
A weak certificate announces high running costs, for example for heating and renovation. Buyers often read only the letter grade, without checking the figures behind it. Scan my Home places the certificate in context and shows what a weak grade means for costs.
Where it appears in the report
The energy performance certificate appears in the report in its own chapter, with the grade put in context. Look at the sample report →
Common questions about it
What does a weak energy performance certificate mean?
It announces high running costs, for example for heating or a renovation that becomes necessary.
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Last updated: 2026-09-07