Minergie certificate brings measurable yield advantages
A new study by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts shows that Minergie-certified buildings offer not only ecological but also economic added value. Investors and landlords benefit from higher initial rents, while tenants benefit from lower ancillary costs and greater living comfort.
Climate-friendly building measures are often seen as a cost factor. However, this picture is reversed in the case of holistically certified Minergie buildings. The latest study by Dr. Constantin Kempf shows that Minergie-certified apartment buildings built between 2010 and 2020 incur additional costs of 1.6 to 5.1 percent. However, these pay off with initial rents that are on average 2.6 to 6.6 percent higher than comparable, non-certified properties.
Individual measures such as heat pumps or district heating do increase construction costs. However, without the overall Minergie concept, it is not possible to generate higher rents. Only the consistent implementation of the standard creates marketable added value for investors, owners and developers.
Locational advantage through quality and transparency
Minergie not only stands for energy efficiency, but also for controlled air exchange, better heat protection and the use of renewable energies. With over 60,000 certified buildings, the standard has made a significant contribution to reducing CO2 emissions. Of interest to investors, Minergie can increase the value of real estate, increase its usability and have a positive effect on financing conditions.
The new Minergie site standard shows that a transformation towards sustainability is also measurable and plannable at district and site level. This offers new arguments for sustainable and high-yield construction projects, particularly in site development.
More comfort, lower operating costs
It’s not just tenants who benefit. Tenants also enjoy a clearly noticeable added value. Although net rents are slightly higher, this is offset by lower ancillary costs and improved living quality, for example through automatic ventilation systems and better thermal insulation in summer.
Minergie is therefore more than just an environmental label. It is an economic, political and social instrument that reconciles both return on investment and climate targets. For investors, developers and location promoters, this opens up a clear path that combines ecological responsibility and economic benefit.