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The ADENE fees<\/strong> correspond to the registration value of the energy performance certificate on the SCE Portal \u2014 Building Energy Certification System (Sistema de Certifica\u00e7\u00e3o Energ\u00e9tica dos Edif\u00edcios<\/em>). These values do not, in themselves, represent the total price of an energy certificate, as the Qualified Expert’s fees and applicable VAT are typically added to the registration fee.<\/p>\n

In Portugal, an energy certificate is an essential document for property owners, buyers, investors, and developers who intend to sell, rent, purchase, or renovate a property. Far more than an administrative obligation, it serves as a valuable tool to understand a building’s energy performance, identify thermal weaknesses, and guide decisions regarding architectural design, indoor comfort, and property value enhancement.<\/p>\n

The current legal framework for the Building Energy Certification System stems from Decree-Law no. 101-D\/2020, which sets out energy performance requirements for buildings and regulates the SCE. Ordinance no. 138-H\/2021 defines, among other aspects, the registration fees for energy certificates on the SCE Portal. The DGEG (Directorate-General for Energy and Geology) notes that energy assessments may include a survey of the building envelope and technical systems, occupancy profiles, and energy consumption simulations or quantifications.<\/p>\n

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Energy Certification Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The final cost of issuing a certificate is the sum of the official public registration fee, the technical work of the Qualified Expert, and current VAT. It is an essential document to validate the efficiency of any property prior to its transfer or renovation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What are ADENE fees?<\/h2>\n

ADENE fees are the official charges paid for registering an energy performance certificate on the SCE Portal. In practice, when requesting an energy certificate, the final cost combines the official registration fee, the expert’s professional technical services, and VAT.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Component<\/th>\nDescription<\/th>\nSet By<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
ADENE Fee \/ Registration Value<\/strong><\/td>\nOfficial fee paid for registering the energy certificate on the SCE Portal<\/td>\nSCE Legal Framework<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qualified Expert Fees<\/strong><\/td>\nTechnical work covering site inspection, analysis, calculations, and issuance<\/td>\nExpert or service provider<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VAT (IVA)<\/strong><\/td>\nValue Added Tax applicable to the service and\/or registration fee<\/td>\nCurrent tax legislation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Therefore, when asking “how much does an energy certificate cost?”, it is crucial to clarify whether the quote refers strictly to the official registration fee or the all-inclusive service price.<\/p>\n

ADENE fee schedule for energy certificates<\/h2>\n

The figures below reflect the baseline registration fees set out in Annex III of Ordinance no. 138-H\/2021, excluding legal VAT. The ordinance allows for annual fee adjustments; thus, exact figures should always be confirmed on the SCE Portal at the time of issuance.<\/p>\n

ADENE fees for residential properties<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Property Type<\/th>\nTypology \/ Criterion<\/th>\nRegistration Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Residential<\/td>\nT0 and T1 (Studio & 1-Bedroom)<\/td>\n\u20ac28.00 + VAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Residential<\/td>\nT2 and T3 (2 & 3-Bedrooms)<\/td>\n\u20ac40.50 + VAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Residential<\/td>\nT4 and T5 (4 & 5-Bedrooms)<\/td>\n\u20ac55.00 + VAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Residential<\/td>\nT6 or larger (6+ Bedrooms)<\/td>\n\u20ac65.00 + VAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

ADENE fees for commercial and service properties<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Property Type<\/th>\nUseful Floor Area<\/th>\nRegistration Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Commercial & Services<\/td>\nUseful area \u2264 250 m\u00b2<\/td>\n\u20ac135.00 + VAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Commercial & Services<\/td>\nUseful area > 250 m\u00b2 and \u2264 500 m\u00b2<\/td>\n\u20ac350.00 + VAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Commercial & Services<\/td>\nUseful area > 500 m\u00b2 and \u2264 5,000 m\u00b2<\/td>\n\u20ac750.00 + VAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Commercial & Services<\/td>\nUseful area > 5,000 m\u00b2<\/td>\n\u20ac950.00 + VAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Are ADENE fees and the total energy certificate price the same?<\/h2>\n

No.<\/strong> The ADENE fee represents only a fraction of the total cost. The final cost of an energy certificate depends on the official registration fee as well as the Qualified Expert’s professional fees, the architectural complexity of the property, documentation availability, site visit requirements, building type, and the depth of technical analysis.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Question<\/th>\nADENE Fee<\/th>\nFinal Energy Certificate Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
What does it include?<\/strong><\/td>\nRegistration on the SCE Portal<\/td>\nRegistration, technical inspection, calculations, issuance & VAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is it identical for all properties?<\/strong><\/td>\nNo. It varies by typology or floor area<\/td>\nNo. It varies depending on the building and service scope<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Includes site visit?<\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes, where applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Includes document review?<\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes, as part of the expert’s technical survey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Includes improvement recommendations?<\/strong><\/td>\nNot directly<\/td>\nYes, within the issued certificate document<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Energy certificates include targeted recommendations to upgrade building performance. According to the DGEG, Qualified Experts are responsible for assessing building energy performance under the SCE, issuing pre-certificates and certificates, identifying cost-effective improvement measures, and advising property owners on implementing these solutions.<\/p>\n

When is an energy certificate legally required?<\/h2>\n

As a general rule, an energy certificate is required in scenarios such as:<\/p>\n