Reform of the DPE 2026: Good News for Homes Heated by Electricity!

From 2026, DPE rules are changing — thousands of dwellings will exit the “energy sieve” category. We explain what’s changing for you, and how to take advantage of it with Fogo.

Do you live in a home heated with electricity? A reform of the Energy Performance Certificate (DPE) could be a real game changer for you. Starting in January 2026, the rules will evolve to better reflect the ecological reality of electricity… and this could lift 850,000 homes out of the “energy sieve” category!

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What’s Changing Exactly?

Until now, the energy performance diagnosis (DPE) was a bit unfair toward electrically heated homes. Electricity was deemed highly “energy-consuming” due to a fixed coefficient of 2.3. As a result, many apartments — even well-insulated ones — received poor ratings.

But starting in 2026, this coefficient will be reduced to 1.9. This adjustment allows many residences — especially studios or small electrically heated apartments — to improve their rating without any renovation work.

Why this change?

Because France’s electricity mix is one of the least carbon-intensive in Europe: it relies mainly on nuclear power and renewable energies. It was therefore time for the DPE to reflect this reality. The Minister for Energy Transition has called it a “fairer” reform — and she’s not wrong.

Good or Bad News?

On paper, it’s excellent news for many homeowners: their property will receive a better rating without any renovation work. But beware — this “automatic” reclassification does not mean that thermal comfort or energy bills will magically improve.

The risk? Slowing down renovation efforts in some cases, even though they remain essential for the well-being of residents… and for the planet.

And what about heating?

That’s where Fogo comes in. Even if your home is reclassified, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s truly energy-efficient. Now is the perfect time to optimize both your comfort and your expenses.

At Fogo, we specialize in inertia radiators, designed to meet the new standards of comfort and energy performance. And of course, we’re here to guide you every step of the way to find the model that suits you best.

Get ahead of the changes today: check your DPE and consider sustainable solutions. And if you’re looking for smarter heating, Fogo is here to help.