EPC guide Wallonia
PEB: meaning, labels and certificate register
Direct answer
PEB stands for « Performance Énergétique des Bâtiments » — Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB). In Wallonia, the EPB certificate shows a home's theoretical primary energy use (kWh/m².year) and gives it a label from A++ (very efficient) to G (very inefficient). Each certificate is issued by an approved assessor, carries a unique number and is recorded in the Walloon administration's database — commonly called the « EPB register ».
- PEB
- Energy Performance of Buildings
- Scale
- labels A++ to G
- Validity
- 10 years
- Energy PEB price
- from €165 incl. VAT (studio)
What PEB covers
PEB refers both to the Walloon energy performance regulations and to the documents they require: the EPB certificate (sale or rental of an existing home) and EPB declarations (new builds and renovations, prepared by an EPB Officer).
The EPB certificate register
After the visit, the assessor enters the data in the official software and the certificate is recorded with the Walloon administration. The unique number printed on the certificate lets the notary or buyer check its authenticity.
If you lost your certificate, contact the assessor who issued it: they can provide a copy while it is still valid.
Reading an EPB certificate
The certificate shows:
- the energy label (A++ to G);
- specific consumption in kWh/m².year;
- estimated CO₂ emissions;
- quantified improvement recommendations.
Real example
Frequently asked questions
What does PEB mean?
PEB stands for Performance Énergétique des Bâtiments (Energy Performance of Buildings). The certificate measures a home's theoretical energy use and gives it a label from A++ to G.
How can I check an EPB certificate is registered?
Each certificate has a unique number and is recorded with the Walloon administration. The notary can check its authenticity; if in doubt, contact the assessor who issued it.
I lost my EPB certificate, what should I do?
Contact the assessor who issued it for a copy. If they can't be reached or the certificate is over 10 years old, a new one is needed (from €165 incl. VAT with Energy PEB).
What is the difference between PEB and EPB?
None: EPB is the English and Dutch abbreviation of the same certificate.
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