Energy Certificate (Energieausweis) for Property in Bremen: What You Need to Know

As its own federal state and a traditional Hanseatic city, Bremen is closely tied to its port and maritime industry, and is also home to a university and research institutions with an international outlook. Whether it's a pre-war flat in the Ostertorviertel, a red-brick house in northern Bremen, or a new build in the Überseestadt, a valid Energieausweis under the Gebäudeenergiegesetz (GEG) is legally required before a sale or rental.

When do you need one in Bremen?

The Energieausweis must be available to show by the time of viewing at the latest, and its key figures need to appear in the listing itself. This applies to condos and houses alike, in both Bremen and Bremerhaven.

Bremen's housing stock

Bremen has Gründerzeit-era neighborhoods like the Ostertor or Steintor, classic red-brick houses in the northern districts, and modern new developments in the Überseestadt. For smaller residential buildings built before 1977 that haven't been substantially renovated, the GEG requires the more detailed Bedarfsausweis.

Buying a flat within a larger building

If you're buying or selling a single Eigentumswohnung, the Energieausweis covers the whole building, not your individual unit. If a valid certificate already exists, usually held by the Hausverwaltung, you can simply reuse it.

Get your Bremen Energieausweis online

At Energieausweis-Zentrale, you can get a legally valid Energieausweis for your Bremen property entirely online and in English, with no local appointment needed. Starting at €49.90, personally reviewed by a licensed architect, registered with the DIBt, and with no hidden fees.