France existing dwellings energy certificates: label C
France existing dwellings energy certificates: label C stood at 80,310 Certificates in Sep 2026, according to ADEME – Observatoire DPE-audit (registre national des diagnostics de performance énergétique). It is one of the indicators in the Energy performance certificates (DPE) table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Energy performance certificates (DPE) table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All energy performance certificates | 221,210 | 152,231 | 222,316 | 255,784 | 204,084 | 237,654 | 258,363 | 241,304 | 247,098 | 218,226 | |
| By energy performance label | |||||||||||
| C | 80,310 | 56,968 | 80,528 | 93,838 | 71,919 | 82,780 | 93,448 | 88,414 | 93,521 | 87,202 |
Understanding france existing dwellings energy certificates: label C
This measure records the volume of pre-existing residential properties evaluated and classified into the moderate-to-good energy efficiency tier. It encompasses dwellings featuring standard insulation and conventional heating systems that meet baseline regulatory expectations without achieving top-tier status. Units falling outside this specific band—whether superior in thermal retention or deficient and classified in lower grades—are excluded from this tally.
Interpreting these figures necessitates recognizing that mid-tier categories often absorb the largest share of the evaluated housing inventory, making aggregate movements reflective of broader general housing stock characteristics. Analysts should view monthly variations through the lens of real estate transaction seasonality rather than as a proxy for immediate renovation trends. Period-on-period comparisons are prone to administrative reporting lags, so matching identical months across successive years remains the most reliable method for evaluating underlying shifts in the assessed building stock.
Frequently asked questions
- What type of housing performance does this mid-tier label capture?
- It identifies properties with standard insulation and heating that meet baseline regulatory expectations.
- How does this series differ from top-tier categories?
- It represents moderate efficiency levels, whereas top tiers capture exceptional thermal retention.
- Why is year-on-year comparison preferred over sequential monthly tracking?
- It neutralizes the distinct seasonal fluctuations tied to real estate market activity and transactional cycles.