The EU-funded EU4Energy Governance project is assisting Georgia with the adoption of a new draft law on energy performance in buildings, and in preparing a series of building regulations. The new law will ensure that buildings are more energy efficient and wasted energy is reduced. Citizens will reap the benefits of more energy-efficient homes: lower energy bills, a higher level of comfort, and a healthier home environment.
Under the new law, all buildings will have to meet the following requirements:
- Minimum energy performance requirements will be set for new buildings and building under major renovation, as well as for replacing or retrofitting building elements (heating and cooling systems, roofs, walls, etc.).
- Building owners will need to issue an energy performance certificate when a building is sold or rented;
- Regular inspection of heating and air conditioning systems to ensure energy savings;
The draft Law on Energy Performance in Buildings has been submitted to the Parliament of Georgia and is under deliberation by the Economy Committee. Once it is in effect, Georgia’s building regulations will be in line with the respective EU acquis on the energy performance of buildings (Directive 2010/31/EU), and with Georgia’s Energy Community obligations, launching the improvement of the quality of buildings across the country.
