DL 101-D/2020 · ADENE · Portugal 2026
Portugal Energy Performance Scale: A+ to F
Mandatory for all property sales and rentals under DL 101-D/2020, de 7 de dezembro
Inspect OS
A+
Near-zero energy
Lowest running costs · NZEB standard
Best
A
Very efficient
Low running costs
B
High efficiency
Post-2006 new construction
B-
Above average
Median for renovated stock
C
Average
Most common class in Portugal
D
Below average
Upgrade measures advised
E
Poor efficiency
High running costs
F
Lowest class
Pre-1970s unimproved stock · Highest running costs/div>
Certificate validity
10 years
Residential buildings · Must be valid at listing, not just at contract
Fine for missing CE
€250–€3,740
Individuals · DL 101-D/2020, Art.º 35.º
Companies
€2,500–€44,890
Estate agents included
EPBD transposition
29 May 2026
EU Directive 2024/1275 · Portugal deadline confirmed by ADENE
InspectOS EPC
ADENE fee included · All residential typologies · Certificate 3–5 business days after the visit
DL 101-D/2020, de 7 de dezembro · ADENE - Agência para a Energia · EU Directive 2024/1275
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