New Energy cards for Turkey properties to be launched in New Year The law which has been pending since 2008 marks a new era in the Turkish construction sector and energy efficiency. Buildings will be graded from A to G for its energy efficiency based on various energy saving indicators, including space heating solutions, insulation and the materials used in construction. Besides the requirement of having an energy card, the Law on Building Inspection, which was put into effect in only 19 provinces in Turkey as part of a pilot project, will be implemented throughout Turkey after a Cabinet decree. Building owners will be able to receive their energy classification cards from energy efficiency consultancy companies that are authorized by the General Directorate of Electrical Power Resources Survey and Development Administration .As of June of this year, only 17 companies have been granted authorization Property owners whose buildings are not insulated will have to pay heavier property taxes starting in 2012, despite the fact that they will not be required to comply with the new building codes until 2017 so the earlier the buildings are insulated, the easier it will be for property owners The energy cards will also have an indirect effect on the construction sector by raising the prices of buildings with higher energy grades, while lowering the prices of buildings that are not equipped to conserve energy or have bad scores. A building with a G grade will not attract many buyers; meaning owners will be forced to improve energy efficiency to increase the attractiveness of their Turkey properties
Posted on: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 08:36:21 +0000
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