Introduction Energy Ordinance 2014 - Evaluation Period

Question to our experts here in the forum.

I quote from another thread:

Just as a food for thought – if your financial resources are sufficient, I would not postpone the new construction very far. Not because of the low interest rates – this is not a sufficient argument for me – but definitely because of the upcoming Energy Saving Ordinance. If you plan KfW funds in your financing, the current Energy Saving Ordinance 2009 is still the standard; at the latest by 01.01.14 (if it even takes that long) the amended Energy Saving Ordinance 2014 will be the basis for applying for KfW funds. This means that you have to plan for about 30% more insulation and thus higher costs for the new construction.

Assuming that the Energy Saving Ordinance 2014 will be introduced bindingly, how will the "evaluation" of ongoing construction projects be conducted?
For example:
In December 2013, the construction project is approved by the building authority and the foundation stone is laid.
For example:
In December 2013, the construction project is approved by the building authority and the first groundbreaking takes place in 2014.

Which Energy Saving Ordinance will be used to evaluate the newly constructed house here?

[*]Energy Saving Ordinance 2009, since the building permit was granted in 2013.
[*]Energy Saving Ordinance 2009, since the foundation stone (first groundbreaking) was laid in 2013.
[*]Energy Saving Ordinance 2014, since the building will only be completed in 2014.

Thank you very much for your answer.
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Interesting question..!

Well, we can calmly face the new energy saving ordinance, because even if the 60% tightening were to apply, we would still be at least KFW-70..

but it would certainly be interesting..
maybe just ask the KfW.

This is usually also regulated in the new [Energieeinsparverordnung] for which construction projects it was. As far as I know, during the last [Energieeinsparverordnung] change, the date of the building application applied for the [Energieeinsparverordnung], and the date of the KfW application applied for the KfW.

Hello,

Let’s assume that the Energy Saving Ordinance 2014 is introduced as binding, how is the "evaluation" of ongoing construction projects then carried out?

Which Energy Saving Ordinance is used here to evaluate the newly constructed house?

[*]Energy Saving Ordinance 2009, since the building permit was still issued in 2013
[*]Energy Saving Ordinance 2009, since the foundation stone (first groundbreaking) was laid in 2013.
[*]Energy Saving Ordinance 2014, since the building will only be completed in 2014.

It only makes sense to differentiate if the date of the building application is used as the basis each time. I assume that this will also be handled this way in the future.

It is indeed the case that certain parameters must be met for the building application itself; nowadays it is even not so rare to be able to purchase a property at all (requirement e.g. only KFW 55 houses). If now recalculations have to be made and submitted during the application or, more complicated, if this process has to be initiated during the construction itself - I do not want to have to untangle that chaos.

Regards from the Rhineland

It only makes sense to separate if the date of the building application serves as the basis. I assume that this will also be handled this way in the future.

It is the case that certain parameters must be observed for the building application itself; nowadays, it is not so rare to be able to acquire a plot of land at all (regulation e.g. only KfW 55 houses). If recalculations and resubmissions have to be made during the application process, or more complicated, if this procedure has to be initiated during the construction measure itself—I would not want to have to untangle that chaos.

Best regards from the Rhineland

I thought similarly. Then I can stick to our plan—to get approval in December and then start construction in the spring.

The discussion came up in a conversation with a friend, who is supposed to start building this year and is scheduled to finish by the end of February 2014. She had researched based on my reference to Bauexperte’s comment on the internet. After that, we were no wiser either. However, one of her questions made me ponder a lot: How do the authorities handle it if the building application is submitted this year, but construction itself only starts in 5 years (provided there is no deadline for completion in the development plan)?

Hello,

One question from her made me think a lot: How do the authorities deal with it if the building application is submitted this year, but the construction itself only starts in 5 years (as long as there is no deadline regarding construction completion in the development plan)?

As a rule, construction must be carried out within 3 years. I don't know any reason that would contradict a building permit according to the currently applicable Energy Saving Ordinance.

Rhenish greetings