Enjoy 10% off your ÔME HOUSEKEEPING services, reserved for CLUB ÔME members
Mandatory EPC LCD 2026: preserving energy performance
ÔME HOUSEKEEPING
August 15, 2026 at 8:18:31 PM
Since November 2024, your tourist rental must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). And this is just the beginning: G-rated properties are already excluded, F-rated will be in 2028, E-rated in 2034. If a poor EPC could cost you the right to rent your property, did you know that household products can directly degrade this performance? Chemical vapors clog ventilation systems and damage seals - two determining factors in your energy rating.
Progressive exclusion schedule
2024: Exclusion of class G (already in effect). 2028: Exclusion of class F. 2034: Exclusion of class E (only A-D allowed). Deterrent penalties: €100 per day of delay for missing EPC, €5,000 fine for renting non-compliant housing.
Chemical products clog ventilation systems and degrade seals, directly compromising your EPC rating.
Impact of cleaning on energy performance
Chemical products can compromise ventilation systems: clogged ventilation units (chemical vapors deposit greasy residue reducing airflow), clogged filters (increased heating consumption), degraded seals (heat loss).
Eco-friendly cleaning preserves your EPC rating
ÔME HOUSEKEEPING's 100% natural steam cleaning: zero chemical residue (no clogging of ventilation systems), material preservation (no chemical attack on seals and surfaces), maintained energy efficiency (ventilation systems remain operational).
Conclusion
The EPC is no longer just an administrative formality: it's now a rental eligibility criterion, and since 2026 collective EPC is also mandatory for all co-ownerships. Preserving your tourist rental's energy performance also depends on the products you use to clean it. With ÔME HOUSEKEEPING and its 100% natural steam technology in the Basque Country, you protect both your tenants' health and your property's energy value.
Tip
Regular steam cleaning keeps your ventilation systems clean and efficient, helping to preserve your property's good energy rating.