France existing dwellings energy certificates: label D
France existing dwellings energy certificates: label D stood at 65,900 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 | |||||||||||
| D | 65,900 | 44,575 | 67,135 | 77,725 | 60,814 | 73,450 | 78,959 | 73,432 | 74,596 | 62,209 |
Understanding france existing dwellings energy certificates: label D
This data series captures residential units within the existing building inventory that receive the intermediate classification, representing the median threshold of energy performance. It includes dwellings with average thermal envelopes that neither excel in energy conservation nor suffer from severe heat loss. Superior dwellings and substandard properties requiring urgent thermal intervention are excluded from this specific grade.
Reading this metric requires careful consideration of how methodological shifts and updated calculation algorithms can reclassify large blocks of properties into or out of this median band. Because this category sits near the center of the distribution, it frequently captures the highest density of evaluated assets, meaning minor standard adjustments can induce visible shifts. Users should avoid treating month-to-month changes as direct indicators of structural renovation work, as seasonal property turnover heavily dictates when these assessments enter the monthly registry.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does this classification sit within the evaluation scale?
- It represents the median performance threshold, separating moderately efficient homes from energy-deficient ones.
- Does this series include commercial buildings?
- No, the scope is strictly limited to pre-existing residential dwellings.
- Can methodology changes impact this median series?
- Yes, updates to diagnostic calculation rules often reclassify groups of properties into or out of this central band.