Since 2007 building owners are required to provide an energy performance certificate for their buildings. This measure, introduced in connection with the Energy Service Directive (2006/32/EC) was amended in 2012. The energy performance certificate must be presented whenever a building is sold or leased. A certificate can only be obtained after on-premises inspection by an authorized expert. IEA/IRENA Global Renewable Energy Policies and Measures Database © OECD/IEA and IRENA, [November 2020]