#ECOR2612353AFrance updates energy saving certificate rules for residential air-to-water heat pumps
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This order updates the French energy saving certificate scheme for installing air-to-water heat pumps in existing residential buildings. It defines which installations qualify, including heat pumps used for space heating or for both heating and domestic hot water, and excludes systems combined with another heating system or used only for hot water. Installers and energy certificate applicants must meet stricter practical conditions: the work must be done by a qualified professional, the heat pump must meet minimum seasonal efficiency levels, and linked hot-water components must generally be from the same brand. The updated standard operation applies to projects committed through 31 December 2030.
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Key Changes
- Creates or updates the standardized energy saving certificate operation BAR-TH-171 for residential air-to-water heat pumps.
- Sets eligibility limits, excluding heat pumps combined with another heating system and heat pumps used only for domestic hot water.
- Requires qualified professional installation and minimum seasonal efficiency levels of 126% for low-temperature applications and 111% for medium or high-temperature applications.
Obligations
What this law requires
Install an air-to-water heat pump only for space heating or for both space heating and domestic hot water in existing residential buildings in order for the operation to qualify for energy saving certificates under BAR-TH-171.
Do not claim energy saving certificates under BAR-TH-171 for air-to-water heat pumps associated with another heating system or used only for domestic hot water heating.
Do not combine the BAR-TH-171 operation with operations under BAR-TH-101, BAR-TH-124, BAR-TH-143, BAR-TH-148, or BAR-TH-168 for the same project.
Ensure the air-to-water heat pump is installed and commissioned so that its proper functioning is verified.
If the heat pump installation occurs during the heating season, keep the heat pump operating for the remainder of that heating season.