Tertiary Decree: towards reducing energy consumption

For tertiary buildings, the July 2019 decree requires a progressive reduction in energy consumption by 2050.

What is the Tertiary Decree?

The tertiary decree, also known as the tertiary renovation decree, details the terms of application of Article 17 of the Energy Transition Law. This decree concerns the obligation to improve the energy performance of tertiary premises in order to achieve a 60% reduction in energy consumption by 2050. The tertiary decree requires owners and tenants of tertiary buildings over 1,000 m² to reduce their final energy consumption.

Calendar

The calendar sets targets for reducing building energy consumption

Objectives of choice

In practice, those concerned have a choice between two objectives:

How to comply?

Here are the three steps to follow to properly apply the tertiary decree:

1. 1Find out about the obligations related to the tertiary decree
2. 2Set up an automated data transmission system on the "Operat" platform
3. 3Monitor and document savings achieved compared to the previous year

Determining the reference year

The key step in achieving this objective is defining the reference year.

The reference year is the one on which the analysis of the evolution of the company's consumption will be based, and which will validate the achievement of the objective.

The reference year must be between 2010 and 2020, and ideally the chosen year should predate any improvements and energy consumption reductions already implemented in the company.

It must correspond to a full year of operation, i.e. 12 consecutive months.

The reference year must be declared on the ADEME's OPERAT platform, by 30 September 2022.

This reference year is defined by a Qualisteo CMVP-certified engineer based on climate variations, activity and any element impacting consumption.

Qualisteo's Energy Managers determine reference years through precise methodology and expertise (IPMVP certification).