Observatory

Observatory

05 December 2024

Renewable Energy Communities: opportunities and state of the art.

The tax incentives for the residential photovoltaic market are being reorganised. For the sector, which is very relevant for the energy transition, the Renewable Energy Communities and the Green House Directive play a strategic role. Today we focus on CERs.

Observatory

16 December 2024

Short-term rentals and tourist leases: mandatory installation of combustible gas and carbon monoxide detectors.

In our country from 2016 to 2023, there were 1,073 gas-related accidents. To these were added 83 fatal accidents. In the same period, the number of people injured was 2,292 and the number of people killed was 111.

Observatory

30 October 2024

Lighting products sold online in the EU: 7 out of 10 are non-standard.

59 European luminaire associations are calling on the European Union for stricter controls and rules on product safety and sustainability to protect consumers but also to protect a strong manufacturing sector despite the complicated international economic situation.

Observatory

03 October 2024

Comfortable, safe, modern. This is the smart home Italians want.

31 December sees the expiry of the so-called Bonus Domotica, the deduction of up to 65% of the expenses incurred for the purchase of home automation technology to make one's home intelligent. The sector is constantly growing, and thanks to apps, voice assistants and the continuous improvement of the user experience, further growth is expected in the coming year.

Observatory

05 September 2024

Energy transition: which countries have the highest electricity production from renewable sources?

According to a study by a Stanford University professor, there are about 10 countries in the world with a 100 per cent or nearly 100 per cent share of renewable energy (of the total domestically produced energy).

Observatory

06 August 2024

After the age of 60, the quality of social and personal life is crucial for life expectancy

The latest ISTAT Country Situation Report 2024 tells us that the increasing prevalence of healthy lifestyles has increased life expectancy and healthy life years, positively influencing the quality of life even at older ages and demonstrating that it is possible to remain socially active even after retirement.

Observatory

26 July 2024

Road to 2050. Europe at almost the halfway point.

The European Green Deal is Europe's great challenge to become the first climate-neutral continent. If 2050 is the year in which net greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced to zero, 2030 is a real milestone: emissions must fall by 55% compared to 1990 levels.

Observatory

13 June 2024

Energy transition is a collective responsibility and public administration has a key role to play

The public administration sector can make a significant contribution to closing the gaps that still make Europe's decarbonisation and energy efficiency targets distant.

Observatory

24 April 2024

Corporate social and environmental responsibility are among the new drivers for consumer purchasing choices

The European Green Deal has been relaunched by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and its increasingly challenging goals. But the opportunity for companies (and brands) is to be able to grasp new sensitivities and demands coming from the market, as well as from investors and stakeholders.

Observatory

29 January 2024

Energy storage. The technological solution to use the energy produced when you really need it.

The amount of renewable energy produced should not be wasted. It is essential to store it so that it can be used when it is needed, whether in the home or business.

Observatory

27 December 2023

COP 28: Final agreement sets out exit from fossil fuels

The just-concluded COP28 ratified a historic agreement signed by all world leaders to move away from fossil fuels in energy systems.

Observatory

07 December 2023

Focus on climate change is a priority for the future for Generation Z and Millennials

Cost of living, climate change, unemployment, economic growth, income inequality are the main concerns of the youngest in Italy.

Observatory

23 November 2023

Sanitizing is essential to make healthier air in environments, especially in autumn and winter

About 90% of our time is spent indoors, at home, at school, at work, in public buildings and in leisure time in general. The health of the air affects every age group but especially the most vulnerable: children, the elderly and people with diseases such as asthma and heart disease.

Observatory

07 September 2023

From 1 September, several types of less energy-efficient light bulbs will be discontinued

Another deadline set by the European Ecodesign Directive (EU) 2019/2020, which gradually phases out non energy-efficient light bulbs. A measure to combat energy waste, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and spread the culture of an increasingly circular and sustainable economy.

Observatory

31 August 2023

Strategic solar energy in the global energy transition

In constant growth, Italy is at the 5th position in Europe for the production of solar energy. But the 2030 goals are a challenge for the entire country system.

Observatory

03 August 2023

18% of the elderly are victims of scams

On 1 January 2023, 24.1 per cent of the resident population in Italy was over 65 years of age.Faced with the constant ageing of the population, one of the phenomena of concern concerning this population group in particular is that of elderly fraud.