Focus - Energy efficiency
Energy efficiency and decarbonization are making progress in Italy and Europe, but more effective strategies are needed: the HVAC/R sector is central to the transformation of consumption and systems.
COP30 concludes with new commitments on renewables, climate finance, and biofuels. Italy strengthens its leadership in the international climate dialogue.
COP30 highlighted the need to prioritize energy efficiency in buildings and technical systems. For the HVAC-R sector, this means new design and operational requirements.
Progress in energy efficiency remains too slow compared to the 2030 targets. The plant engineering sector needs a shift towards integrated, digital, and sustainable solutions.
At COP30, Italy relaunches with over €3 billion in climate finance. Energy efficiency becomes the heart of the industrial transition and offers opportunities for climate planners and operators.
The new Conto Termico 3.0 strengthens incentives for solar thermal energy, expanding the number of beneficiaries and simplifying access for businesses, public administrations, and energy sector operators.
Remote self-consumption expands the use of photovoltaics and strengthens the role of renewables, allowing clean energy to be used at sites other than the production site.
In Italy, "wind parks" are becoming places of energy and sustainable tourism, combining wind energy production, landscape enhancement, and local innovation.
Demand for photovoltaic and storage systems is growing in Italy: record auctions, new technologies, and energy communities are driving the transition.
In 2024, our country reduced energy consumption by 4.5 million tonnes of oil equivalent, reaching 90% of the PNIEC target thanks to incentives, diagnoses and targeted investments.
In 2025, the efficiency of Italian homes will increase: more heat pumps, autonomous systems, and integrated systems for more sustainable energy management.
Global renewable energy capacity will continue to grow until 2030, driven by photovoltaics. Grids, storage, and simplified procedures will be key to consolidating the transition.
