very house-owner may have an audit of his building, describing the present energy conditions with recommendations for possible energy saving measures in the building shell and heating equipment. When dealing in real estate, an audit is required if the building has an area of 1 500 m2 or less. The result of the audit is an Energy Label describing the energy condition on a scale from A1 to C5 (A1 is best). Heating, electricity and water consumption are rated on the basis of a standard calculation, not actual consumption, because it is linked to the particular sellers household (number of persons and behaviour). Another part of the audit is an Energy Plan informing the buyer which measures could be worthwhile carrying out in the short or long run to save energy. IEA/IRENA Global Renewable Energy Policies and Measures Database © OECD/IEA and IRENA, [November 2020]