Key Indicators & Decisions (KI&Ds) – Sweden – 2021

02.01

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

Overall value primary energy number

02.02

Requirements for energy performance of residential buildings in current building code

Building regulation (BFS 2011:6)

02.03

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

See above; same regulation applies

02.04

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

See above; same regulation applies

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)

NZEB-level is set for all new buildings.

02.07

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

2017

02.08

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

NZEB-level is set for all new buildings.

02.09

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

2017

02.10

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

Environment indicator

02.11

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

Taken into account

02.12

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

02.13

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

Building regulation (BFS 2011:6)

Sec. 6 BBR

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)

No

03.05

Overall minimum requirements in case of major-renovation

Same as the level of nearly zero buildings

03.06

Minimum requirements for individual building parts in case of renovation

Tabell 9:92 U_i [W/m²K]

U_i [W/m²K]

U_tak 0.13 (roof)

U_vägg 0.18 (outer wall)

U_golv 0.15 (floor)

U_fönster 1.2 (window)

U_ytterdörr 1.2 (door)

(BFS 2011:26).

Tabell 9:95 Maximum values for SFP (specific fan power for one ventilation system) respectively

SFPv (Specific fan power for one unit)

SFP, [kW/(m³/s)] SFPv [kW/(m³/s)]

Exhaust and supply air ventilation with heat recovery 2.0

Exhaust and supply air ventilation without heat recovery 1.5

Exhaust air ventilation with heat recovery 1.0

Exhaust air ventilation 0.6

(BFS 2011:26).

03.07

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

Expected percentage of renovated buildings (apartment buildings, schools, offices) in 2020:

• 15-25% for buildings built up to 1980
• About 2% for buildings built after 1980

03.08

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

Expected energy efficiency 2020-2050 according to the reference scenario (purchased heat):

• Apartment buildings: -17.7%
• Schools: -13.6%
• Offices: - 3.4%<

04.01

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

85,000 EPCs average

04.02

Number of EPCs since start of scheme

680,000 (valid) + 280,000 (invalid, not yet renewed)

04.03

Number of EPCs for different building types

680,000

04.04

Number of assessors

870

04.05

Basic education requirements for assessors

Engineers CEX regulation

04.06

Additional training demands for assessors

Five (5) years of practical experience

04.07

Quality assurance system

Automatic controls

Input data is controlled by software in diverse (automated) ways, for example, by climate correction and validation of administrative information on the building through other national databases. There are also programmed warnings and error messages when input data is out of a certain range. Furthermore, the calculation of energy performance is controlled by software as well.

Independent energy expert

Validity checks are performed automatically on every EPC when the expert is issuing the EPC. The energy expert is responsible for ensuring that the EPC is prepared correctly.

Certification and accreditation bodies

A certification body tests and approves the person who wants to become a certified energy expert to ensure that the energy expert meets the requirements regulated in CEX.

Validity audit

Boverket is required to conduct a yearly validity audit covering both input data and EPC results.

04.08

National database for EPCs

Yes

04.09

Link to national information on EPCs / Database

Publicly available: https://www.boverket.se/sv/energideklaration/sok-energideklaration/

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)?

No, general requirements

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)

Not yet available

05.07

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

A

05.08

Number of AC / cooling system inspections; reports per year (if option A)

Not yet available

05.09

Is there a national database for heating inspections?

Yes, as a part of the EPC database

05.10

Is there a national database for cooling / AC inspections?

Yes, as a part of the EPC database

05.11

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

Yes, included

05.12

Link to national information on Inspection / Database

Energideklarationshandboken