#TRER2128327AOrder of September 28, 2021 on Controls for the Energy Savings Certificate Scheme
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The arrêté from September 28, 2021 establishes rules for controls on energy-saving operations in France, specifically related to certificates of energy savings. It sets minimum inspection rates for different types of household categories, including those in energy poverty and others. The law also outlines the responsibilities of accredited inspection organizations and details the procedures for conducting these inspections, ensuring that quality standards are maintained for energy-saving measures.
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Key Changes
- Introduces minimum inspection rates for energy-saving operations based on household categories.
- Defines the roles and responsibilities of accredited inspection agencies for conducting on-site and contact inspections.
- Establishes a systematic approach for assessing and reporting the quality of energy-saving measures.
Obligations
What this law requires
Conduct on-site inspections at minimum rates specified in Annex I for standardized energy-saving operations initiated before January 1, 2022, varying by operation type (BAR-EN-101 through IND-UT-131) and household category (energy poverty households vs. other households)
Conduct contact-based inspections at minimum rates specified in Annex I for eligible operation types (BAR-EN-102, BAR-EN-107, BAT-EN-102, BAT-EN-108, IND-EN-101, IND-UT-131), with higher rates for energy poverty households (30%) compared to other households (15%)
For BAT-EN-101 and BAT-EN-103 operations, conduct on-site inspections at 100% rate for all operations involving insulation surface area exceeding 500 m²
Implement phased increases in on-site inspection rates for operations initiated from January 1, 2022 onwards: 7.5% (2022), 10% (2023), 12.5% (2024), and 15% (2025+), with corresponding contact inspection rates of 15%, 20%, 25%, and 30%
Conduct contact-based inspections at supplementary rates (in addition to on-site inspections) as specified in Annex II for applicable operation codes and time periods