{"id":1841,"date":"2024-12-16T20:02:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T18:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elegeodevelopers.com\/?p=1841"},"modified":"2025-04-15T21:17:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T18:17:24","slug":"energeiaki-klasi-kai-pistopoiisi-katoikias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elegeodevelopers.com\/en\/energeiaki-klasi-kai-pistopoiisi-katoikias\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Class and Home Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=article-header-block_688909cd201aaa38781dec94b6fccb7d class=\"article-header comp\">\n\n\t\n<div class=\"columns is-multiline\">\n    <div class=\"column is-12-tablet is-5-desktop col-image pl-0\">\n        <div class=\"image-container\"\n             style=\"--height:716px;\n                     --mobile-aspect:765\/716  ; \"\n\n        >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \n\n                    height=\"716\"\n                    width=\"765\"\n                    class=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/elegeodevelopers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/energiaki-klassi\/energiaki-klassi-1-765x716.jpg\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"column is-6-desktop is-5-widescreen \">\n        <div class=\"text-container\">\n            <header>\n                <div class=\"date\" style=\"--color:#144732\"><span>December 16, 2024<\/span><\/div>\n                <h1>Energy Class and Home Certification<\/h1>\n                <div class=\"description\">\n                    <p>\n                        The energy efficiency of a house plays a crucial role in its functionality, living costs, and environmental impact. Classification based on energy performance is not just technical information \u2014 it is an indicator of quality, expertise, and long-term value for the owner.<br \/>\r\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/header>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=article-photo-paragraph-block_64e1871bb86a90a5eef66527fef89083 class=\"article-photo-paragraph comp reverse-columns reverse-colors align-text-center\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\n<div class=\"columns is-multiline reverse-columns is-flex-mobile\">\n\n    <div class=\"column is-12-mobile is-12-tablet is-6-desktop is-offset-1-desktop  col-text\" >\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"text-container reverse-columns\">\n\t\t\t\t                    <h2>The Main Energy Efficiency Categories (according to the Regulation on the Energy Performance of Buildings &#8211; KENAK):<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t                            <table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>A+<\/td>\n<td>Very high energy efficiency. Buildings that combine top-level insulation, modern systems, and the use of Renewable Energy Sources (RES).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<td>High energy efficiency. Buildings with excellent technical specifications and low energy demands.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B+<\/td>\n<td>Very good energy efficiency. Partial use of efficient systems, without full utilization of RES.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B<\/td>\n<td>Good energy efficiency. Satisfactory insulation, but with room for improvement in consumption.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<td>Moderate energy efficiency. Basic insulation and medium-performance systems.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<td>Low energy efficiency. Increased energy needs, lacking modern systems.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>E \u2013 F \u2013 G<\/td>\n<td>Very low to extremely low energy efficiency. High energy losses, requiring energy upgrade.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"column is-12-mobile is-12-tablet is-5-desktop col-image pr-0\">\n        <div class=\"img-container\"\n             style=\"--height:1080px;\n                     --mobile-aspect:1920\/1080  ; \"\n\n        >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \n\n                    height=\"1080\"\n                    width=\"1920\"\n                    class=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/elegeodevelopers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/energiaki-klassi\/energiaki-klassi-2.jpg\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=article-photo-paragraph-block_d8d90f210552c9d8cd1f9c3529b4c387 class=\"article-photo-paragraph comp reverse-colors\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\n<div class=\"columns is-multiline\">\n    <div class=\"column is-12-tablet is-5-desktop col-image pl-0\">\n        <div class=\"img-container\"\n             style=\"--height:1080px;\n                     --mobile-aspect:1920\/1080  ; \"\n\n        >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \n\n                    height=\"1080\"\n                    width=\"1920\"\n                    class=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/elegeodevelopers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/energiaki-klassi\/energiaki-klassi-3.jpg\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"column is-12-tablet is-7-desktop col-text\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"text-container\">\n\t            \t                            <p>Category A+: Top Energy Efficiency for Modern Homes<\/p>\n<p>Homes in category A+ offer excellent thermal insulation, high-quality window frames and glazing, ensuring superior thermal and sound insulation performance.<br \/>\nThe combination of advanced energy systems for heating and cooling, together with the use of renewable energy sources (such as photovoltaics), results in significant resource savings and a minimal environmental footprint.<br \/>\nIt is the ideal choice for those seeking sustainability, comfort, and long-term efficiency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Category A: Sustainable Buildings with High Energy Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Category A is characterized by quality insulation, modern window frames and glazing, as well as energy-efficient systems.<br \/>\nThey offer optimized living conditions year-round, lower consumption and operating costs, with significant benefits for both the environment and the user&#8217;s daily life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?<br \/>\n<\/strong>The EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is the official document that classifies each property into an energy category, from A+ (high performance) to G (high consumption).<br \/>\nIt is issued by a certified Energy Inspector and is based on a comprehensive analysis of factors such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thermal performance of the building envelope<\/li>\n<li>Age and construction materials<\/li>\n<li>Orientation<\/li>\n<li>Heating \u2013 Cooling \u2013 Domestic Hot Water (DHW) systems*<\/li>\n<li>Potential utilization of renewable energy sources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*DHW refers to the hot water used daily for showers, dishwashing, and other essential needs. The energy required to heat it \u2014 whether from solar water heaters, boilers, electric heaters, or heat pumps \u2014 significantly affects the household&#8217;s energy consumption and, by extension, its energy class.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=article-photo-paragraph-block_970c843e9d4b1ddcb06fb9b14f053750 class=\"article-photo-paragraph comp reverse-columns align-text-center\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\n<div class=\"columns is-multiline reverse-columns is-flex-mobile\">\n\n    <div class=\"column is-12-mobile is-12-tablet is-6-desktop is-offset-1-desktop  col-text\" >\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"text-container reverse-columns\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t                                <h1>The ELEGEO Developers Guarantee<\/h1>\n\t                            <p>The energy class has a direct impact on a property&#8217;s market value, as more energy-efficient buildings typically have higher resale value and lower maintenance costs.<br \/>\nAt <strong>ELEGEO Developers<\/strong>, we design and build homes that meet the highest energy standards. All our residences are delivered with the corresponding energy class certification (A or A+), offering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lower energy costs<\/li>\n<li>Higher market value<\/li>\n<li>Better quality of living<\/li>\n<li>Smaller environmental footprint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You&#8217;re investing not just in a house, but in a smart, sustainable, and efficient future.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"column is-12-mobile is-12-tablet is-5-desktop col-image pr-0\">\n        <div class=\"img-container\"\n             style=\"--height:1080px;\n                     --mobile-aspect:1920\/1080  ; \"\n\n        >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \n\n                    height=\"1080\"\n                    width=\"1920\"\n                    class=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/elegeodevelopers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/energiaki-klassi\/energiaki-klassi-1.jpg\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=related-articles-block_b9c7e0deec233bd637e4e2cc889b9597 class=\"related-articles comp\">\n\n\n\t<div class=\"sep\"><\/div>\n<h1>\u03a3\u03c7\u03b5\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ac \u0386\u03c1\u03b8\u03c1\u03b1<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-container\">\n    <div class=\"columns is-multiline ajax\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                <article class=\" column is-6-desktop is-12-tablet \">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/elegeodevelopers.com\/en\/koufomata-neas-genias-alouminio-pvc-gia-design-kai-energeiaki-apodosi\/\">\n                        <div class=\"inner-container\">\n                            <div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/elegeodevelopers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/koufomata-2025\/b6ae9055-0661-4518-8c7d-e3805d3544d6-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"text-container\">\n                                <div class=\"columns is-gapless columns-header is-multiline \">\n                                    <div class=\"column col-2\">\n                                        <div class=\"date-wrap\">\n                                            <span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/elegeodevelopers.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/avscode-blocks\/inc\/blocks\/blog\/related-articles\/images\/clock.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/span><span class=\"date-published\">NOVEMBER 23, 2025<\/span>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"column is-12 col-1\"><h1>Next-Generation Windows: Aluminum &amp; PVC for Design and Energy Efficiency<\/h1><\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n\n                                <div class=\"project-info\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"row\">\n                                        <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt ELEGEO Developers, we create homes that stand out for functionality, aesthetics, and energy performance. 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