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Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's) or as they are properly called, Certificado de Eficiencia Energética (CEE), are documents which will show how energy efficient your home is displayed as a rating from A to G. Much like the stickers you see on things such as fridge freezers, washing machines or air conditioning units, the energy performance certificate in Spain gives the property a standard energy and carbon emission efficiency grade from ‘A’ to ‘G’, where ‘A’ is the most efficient and ‘G’ is the least efficient.

From the 1ST June 2013 all properties in Spain for Rental or for sale must have an Energy Performance certificate/EPC, also known as certificado-de-eficiencia-energética/CEE, Energy Efficiency Certificate/EEC.

For properties currently for sale or rent this means you will have 7 days from 1st June 2103 to apply for your certificate. If you have applied and can show you have applied within the 7 days you will have an extended period of 21 days giving a total of 28 days after which you need the certificate. For properties new to the market whether for sale or rent you will have to have the certificate in place before your property can be advertised.