Energy certificates for homes under investigation for being unreliable

The energy certificates issued by the Brussels government that often determine whether a house meets certain mandatory standards are being called “unreliable and subjective”, according to critics.A debate was held in the Brussels parliament regarding the reliability of such certificates, which provide information on the energy performance of buildings, Bruzz reports.EPB certificates were discussed at length in the environment and energy committee, with questions raised regarding how EPB certificates are calculated and awarded in Brussels.Owners wishing to offer a building for sale or rent in the Brussels region must have an EPB certificate,…