Why energy performance documentation matters more than ever for property owners
Energy performance requirements are getting stricter across the EU. Property owners who already know what their buildings consume are in a much better position than those who have to find out the hard way.
At Metry, we have always had a soft spot for stricter energy efficiency standards. Not because we enjoy making life harder for property owners – quite the opposite. Every time the bar gets raised, the property owners who already have their data in order find themselves well ahead of those who are still piecing it together.
The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is a good example. The 2024 recast entered into force in May 2024, with EU member states required to transpose it into national law by 29 May 2026. The direction of travel is clear: energy performance requirements for buildings are getting stricter, and the documentation required to prove compliance is becoming more demanding.
What this means in practice
For non-residential buildings, member states must introduce minimum energy performance standards by 1 January 2027, with the worst-performing 16% required to be renovated by 2030 and 26% by 2033. The thresholds are set at national level, which means property owners with portfolios across multiple countries need to track performance market by market.
Beyond compliance, there is a financial argument that has become harder to ignore. Buildings with low EPC ratings consistently underperform higher-rated equivalents on total return, after controlling for location and building age. Green financing – with meaningfully better terms for qualifying assets – is increasingly available to those who can demonstrate their buildings’ energy performance with reliable data.
The data comes first
None of this works without knowing what your buildings are actually consuming. An energy certificate issued several years ago does not tell you where you stand today, and it will not satisfy a lender or auditor asking for current operational data.
Metry collects energy consumption data automatically across your full portfolio – from utility providers, smart meters, and other connected sources. Every value is validated and logged with its source and timestamp, so the data you use for financing applications, CSRD reporting, or regulatory compliance is data you can stand behind.
That is what we have been doing for property owners across northern Europe for over a decade. If you want to see how it looks in practice, we are happy to show you.
