What is an energy declaration?
A document that reports the building's energy use. Mandatory on sale, rental and major renovations. Valid for 10 years. Produced by a certified energy expert.
Sources: Lag 2006:985
Here are 8 common questions and answers in the category energy declaration for the Swedish construction industry. Every answer is anchored in primary law (PBL, BBR, KTjL, AFS, ABS 18, AB 04) and authoritative guidance. The data is open and free to use with attribution.
A document that reports the building's energy use. Mandatory on sale, rental and major renovations. Valid for 10 years. Produced by a certified energy expert.
Sources: Lag 2006:985
On sale of a house, housing cooperative apartment, holiday home or multi-dwelling building. On rental of commercial premises. On extensive renovation (new heating system, facade insulation of more than 25%).
Sources: Boverket
Single-family house: 4,000-8,000 SEK. Housing cooperative apartment: 2,000-4,000 SEK. Multi-dwelling building: 15,000-50,000 SEK. Performed by a certified energy expert.
Sources: Branschindex
10 years from the date. After major measures (new heat source, extensive insulation), a new declaration is recommended to document the improvement.
Sources: Boverket
A graded scale A-G where A is best. Based on the primary energy value. Modern villas are often C-E. Passive houses A-B. Older, leaky houses G-F.
Sources: BBR 9
No, the declaration contains recommendations but is not binding. However, it documents the condition of the house, which can affect the sale price.
Sources: Lag 2006:985
The sum of all purchased energy times the energy weighting factor, divided by the heated area. Good value: <75 kWh/m2/year. Passive house: <45. The measure used for BBR energy performance.
Sources: BBR 9
No, only a certified energy expert may issue a legally valid declaration. Search Boverket's register for authorized experts.
Sources: Boverket