Minergie-A

MINERGIE-A is a label for new and refurbished low-energy-consumption buildings that seek "Nearly zero-energy Buildings" according to the EU guidelines 2010/31. It also takes into account the building gray energy, unlike MINERGIE and MINERGIE-P standards.

The following requirements must be met:

Heat demand 90 % or less of the limit of the standard SIA 380/1 (like MINERGIE)
At least half of the heat demand must be met using solar panels
Weighted Energy Index < 0 kWh/m2 (15 kWh/m2 bei using a biomass plant)
Energy-efficient household appliances
Gray Energy Index < 50 kWh/m2

The MINERGIE ECO Standard considers ecological and social requirements and can be combined with the MINERGIE-A leading to the MINERGIE-A-ECO Standard.

Learn more: Minergie-A website

Conformity assessment | How is compliance with this ecolabel's standard ensured?

Conformity with Minergie-A's standard is verified by our own organization (second party).

Certification / registration required

Applicants are certified against the ecolabels’s criteria before using the label

Managing organization | Who manages this ecolabel?

Name

MINERGIE® Association

Member of

Unknown

Type

Non-profit

Also manages

Minergie-P, Minergie-ECO, and Minergie

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