Kardino is revolutionizing the perception of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) by transforming a regulatory constraint into a lever for property value.

The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): from a regulatory constraint to a value driver

The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is often perceived by real estate professionals as a mere legal obligation, costly and complex. However, with evolving expectations from buyers and landlords, driven in particular by regulations, the EPC is becoming a key factor in property valuation. Studies by notaries indicate that discounts of over 20% are observed for properties with poor ratings (F or G). In this context, Kardino is innovating to transform this constraint into an opportunity, offering a simple and powerful solution to improve the reliability and optimize the energy performance of homes.

Kardino: an innovative solution to enhance the value of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

Kardino stands out by offering a technological and educational approach to support building and real estate professionals. Thanks to intuitive digital tools and AI-powered analytics, Kardino makes it extremely easy and intuitive to identify anomalies in Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) (reliability score) and suggest appropriate work to improve the projected energy rating. In partnership with industry stakeholders, Kardino facilitates access to complex data and helps anticipate regulatory changes, such as the gradual ban on renting energy-inefficient properties. The objective is clear: to make the EPC a true indicator of value, both to secure transactions and to renovate rental properties.

Concrete use cases of the Kardino solution

Kardino's reliability module first ensures the accuracy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), the starting point for simulating renovation work. For example, a real estate agent using Kardino discovered that the property he was listing with an EPC rating of F was actually rated E, because the hot water system had not been correctly entered. A property manager used the Kardino solution to propose renovations to his client to improve their EPC rating from G. Using Kardino's automatic EPC simulation engine, he found the optimal scenario to achieve an E rating, resulting in savings of €12.000 compared to his contractor's initial quote. In a real estate transaction, a property rated F, valued at €500.000, can be subject to a 15% price reduction due to its poor energy performance, representing a potential loss of €75.000. Thanks to Kardino's analysis, targeted renovations costing less than €20.000 can reclassify a property to a D rating, thus avoiding a price reduction and complicated negotiations, and improving its market value. These cases demonstrate that energy-efficient renovation is not just a cost, but a profitable investment to preserve and even increase the value of real estate assets. For those involved in transactions, property management, or construction companies, using Kardino allows them to leverage the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) as a tool for additional business opportunities.

Kardino embodies a modern vision of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), where regulations become a catalyst for value and sustainability. By combining technological innovation and real estate expertise, Kardino proves that energy performance can be both profitable and ethical. For industry professionals, adopting this approach means integrating the EPC as a valuation and decision-making criterion. Kardino plays a key role in accelerating the energy transition of the building stock, making the EPC a central tool for a more transparent and responsible market.

Presence at the ConstructionTech Village, by Digital Twin | BIM World Paris 2026

Kardino will be exhibiting at the Construction Tech Village, by Digital Twin | BIM World, on April 1st and 2nd, 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. This is an opportunity to see the platform in action. The event brings together 60 startups, institutional partners (CCCA-BTP, CAPEB, FFB, CFA, Compagnons du Devoir, Action21.fr) and major players in the construction sector, all focused on the digital transformation of the industry.

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Kardino also offers a solution for individuals: https://checkdpe.fr