Energy Performance Certificate
An EPC rates a building's energy efficiency on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), mandatory in Dubai for all properties and valid for 10 years.
| Rating Band | Efficiency Level |
| A (92 to 100) | Highly efficient, minimal energy use |
| B (81 to 91) | Very efficient |
| C (69 to 80) | Efficient |
| D (55 to 68) | Average efficiency |
| E (39 to 54) | Below average |
| F (21 to 38) | Poor efficiency |
| G (1 to 20) | Very poor efficiency |
| Dubai Requirements | Details |
| Mandatory since | 2016 for all buildings |
| Issuing authority | Dubai Municipality approved assessors |
| Cost | AED 1,500 to 4,000 depending on property size |
| Validity | 10 years |
| Required when | Sale, lease, or major renovation |
| Enforcement | Cannot complete DLD transfer without EPC |
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