Complying with the Tertiary Decree

Tertiary Decree: All you need to know

The Tertiary Decree is a new law in France aimed at reducing the energy consumption of tertiary buildings. The decree is part of the ELAN law (Evolution du Logement, de l'Aménagement et du Numérique) and comes into force gradually from 2021.

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What is the Tertiary Decree?

The Tertiary Decree requires owners and managers of tertiary buildings over 1,000 m² to reduce their energy consumption. This obligation applies to all commercial buildings, whether public or private.

Who's concerned?

All commercial buildings over 1,000 m² are covered by this decree. This includes offices, shops, educational establishments and many other types of non-residential buildings.

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Requirements

The Tertiary Decree requires:Progressive Reduction: A progressive reduction in energy consumption of 40% by 2030, 50% by 2040, and 60% by 2050, compared with a reference year.Action Plan: The development and implementation of an action plan to achieve these reduction targets.Annual Reporting: The annual declaration of energy consumption on ADEME's OPERAT platform.

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Advantages

• Energy savings: Reduced consumption means savings on energy bills.
• Environment: Less energy consumption means fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
• Regulatory compliance: Respecting the decree avoids potential sanctions.
• Building value: Buildings that are more energy-efficient are more attractive and more valuable.

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How to conform?

To comply with the Tertiary Decree, you must :

• Diagnosis: Carry out an energy diagnosis to identify areas for improvement.
• Plan: draw up an action plan to reduce energy consumption.
• Implement: Apply the necessary measures, such as improving insulation, optimizing heating and cooling systems, and installing energy management systems.
• Monitoring: Declare energy consumption annually on the OPERAT platform.

Owners can call on experts to ensure effective and optimized compliance.

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Conclusion

The Tertiary Decree is a crucial step towards a more sustainable energy future for tertiary buildings. By adopting the necessary measures, we can achieve substantial savings, improve occupant comfort, and make a significant contribution to environmental protection. Get ready now to comply with the 2030, 2040 and 2050 targets!