Key Indicators & Decisions (KI&Ds) – Cyprus – 2020

01.01

Definition of public buildings (according to article 9 b)

Buildings that are used by the central government, local authorities and other independent government authorities

This is not a legal definition but rather how the competent authority (MECI) is implementing the EPBD.

01.02

Definition of public buildings used by the public (according to article 13)

Buildings that are used by the central government, local authorities and other independent government authorities

This is not a legal definition but rather how the competent authority (MECI) is implementing the EPBD.

01.03

Number of residential buildings

431,000

Only 300,000 are permanently occupied. More details can be found in the Long-Term Renovation Strategy.

01.04

Number of non-residential buildings

30,000

More details can be found in the Long-Term Renovation Strategy.

01.05

If possible, share of public buildings included in the number given in 01.04

1,000

More details can be found in the Long-Term Renovation Strategy.

01.06

If possible, share of commercial buildings included in the number given in 01.04

29,000

01.07

Number of buildings constructed per year (estimate)

7,218

The number of building permits issued in 2019

01.08

If possible, share of residential buildings constructed per year (estimate, included in the number given in 01.07)

5,179

The number of building permits issued in 2019

01.09

If possible, share of non-residential buildings constructed per year (estimate, included in the number given in 01.07)

1,121

The number of building permits issued in 2019

01.10

Useful floor area of buildings constructed per year in million square meters (estimate)

2.56

Based on the building permits building permits issued in 2019

02.01

Are building codes set as overall value, primary energy, environment (CO₂), reference building or other

Reference building

Energy class is set based on the reference value principle. The new minimum requirements that will be set in force by 2020 will also include a maximum primary energy consumption. 

02.02

Requirements for energy performance of residential buildings in current building code

B

02.03

Requirements for energy performance of non-residential commercial buildings in current building code

B

02.04

Requirements for energy performance of non-residential public buildings in current building code

B

02.05

Is the performance level of nearly zero energy (NZEB) for new buildings defined in national legislation?

Yes

02.06

Nearly zero energy (NZEB) level for residential buildings (level for building code)

A

02.07

Year / date for nearly zero energy (NZEB) as level for residential buildings (as indicated in 02.04)

2020

02.08

Nearly zero energy (NZEB) level for all non-residential buildings (level for building code)

A

02.09

Year / date for nearly zero energy (NZEB) as level for non-residential buildings (as indicated in 02.06)

2020

02.10

Are nearly zero energy buildings (NZEB) defined using a carbon or environment indicator?

No

02.11

Is renewable energy a part of the overall or an additional requirement?

It is both

02.12

If renewable energy is an additional requirement to NZEB, please indicate level

At least 25% of primary energy consumption has to be covered by RES.

02.13

Specific comfort criteria for new buildings, provide specific parameters for instance for airtightness, minimum ventilation rates

No

The methodology for calculating energy performance of buildings assumes that buildings have certain comfort criteria.

03.01

Is the level of nearly zero energy (NZEB) for existing buildings set in national legislation?

Yes

03.02

Is the level of nearly zero energy (NZEB) for existing buildings similar to the level for new buildings?

Yes

03.03

Definition of nearly zero energy (NZEB) for existing residential buildings (if different from new buildings)

-

03.04

Definition of nearly zero energy (NZEB) for existing non-residential buildings (if different from new buildings)

-

03.05

Overall minimum requirements in case of major-renovation

B

03.06

Minimum requirements for individual building parts in case of renovation

0.4 W / m² K for walls

0.4 W / m² K for roofs and floors in contact with the external environment

2.9 W / m² K for windows

03.07

National targets for renovation in connection to Long Term Renovation Strategy (number or percentage of buildings)

1%

03.08

National targets for renovation in connection to Long Term Renovation Strategy (expected reductions and relevant years)

Around 33,000 residential buildings and 10,000 non-residential buildings are expected to be renovated by 2030.

04.01

Number of energy performance certificates per year (for instance average or values for of 3-5 years)

8,020

The average of the last 5 years

04.02

Number of EPCs since start of scheme

63,729

04.03

Number of EPCs for different building types

57,567 residential buildings

1,833 non-residential buildings

04.04

Number of assessors

228

The number of assessors by 31 December 2019

04.05

Basic education requirements for assessors

Registered in the national technical chamber as architect, civil engineer, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, chemical engineer or environmental engineer

Registration in the national technical chamber requires a university degree in the relevant field.

Chemical engineers and environmental engineers can register as assessors only for residential buildings.

04.06

Additional training demands for assessors

No additional training demands

Trainings are offered and followed by candidate assessors on a voluntary basis.

04.07

Quality assurance system

Assessors have to pass an examination. There are two exams, one for residential buildings and one for non-residential buildings. Succeeding in the residential buildings exam is a prerequisite for taking a non-residential buildings examination.

A minimum of one-year and three-year work experience is required for residential and non-residential buildings, respectively, in fields related to buildings, energy or technical building systems.   

The first EPC submitted by an assessor is checked by the MECI before issued.

04.08

National database for EPCs

The EPC database was formed in 2010. In 2017 it was completely digitalised.

04.09

Link to national information on EPCs / Database

https://epc.mcit.gov.cy/

05.01

Is there a national definition of smart buildings?

 No

05.02

Are there current support systems for smart buildings?

No

05.03

Are there currently specific requirements for technical building systems (for instance in building codes)?

 Yes

05.04

Are there current requirements for automatics (for instance in building codes)?

 No

05.05

Chosen option A or B for heating systems (inspection or other measures)

A

05.06

Number of heating inspections; reports per year (if option A)

30

Approximately on average

05.07

Chosen option A or B for cooling systems (inspection or other measures)

A

Approximately on average

05.08

Number of air-conditioning / cooling system inspections; reports per year (if option A)

60

Approximately on average

05.09

Is there a national database for heating inspections?

Yes

05.10

Is there a national database for cooling / air-conditioning inspections?

Yes

05.11

Are inspection databases combined with EPC databases for registration of EPCs and inspection reports?

No

05.12

Link to national information on Inspection / Database

http://energy.gov.cy/