The new rules for the energy certification of buildings are operative.
The decrees of the Ministry for Economic Development complementing the regulatory framework on the energy performance of buildings, come into force today, October 1st.
The new regulations for Certification of buildings’ Energy Performance (APE 2015) are contained in the decree “Guidelines for the energy certification of buildings”: the new APE is the same throughout the country and offers to citizens, Administrations and operators more information concerning the efficiency of the building and installations, for easier comparison of the energy quality of different properties, with the aim of steering the market towards buildings with better energy quality.
The energy ratings go from seven to ten: class A4 is the best and class G is the worst. It is mandatory for at least one inspection by the auditor in charge of drawing up the APE to certify the class the property belongs to.
The APE must also indicate proposals to improve the building’s energy efficiency and provide information on financial incentives to implement them.
Finally, the decree establishes a national database of energy certificates (SIAPE), by defining a template for sale and rental ad, that standardises the information on the building’s energy quality.
The new methods for calculating the energy performance and the new minimum efficiency requirements are defined by the decree on “Methods for calculation of performance and minimal requirements”. The decree strengthens the minimal energy standards for new buildings and for renovated ones, and defines the parameters for buildings involved in mere energy upgrades (building enclosure and utility installations).
However, for newly constructed buildings and for those undergoing significant renovations, the minimum requirements to be complied with are obtained by comparing the building with a reference building (identical by geometry, orientation, location, intended use).
Application of the regulations is effective immediately and consistently in all Regions.
Ministerial Decree 26/06/2015 - Guidelines
Ministerial Decree 26/06/2015 - Annex 1
Ministerial Decree 26/06/2015 - Annex A
Ministerial Decree 26/06/2015 - Annex B
Ministerial Decree 26/06/2015 - Annex C
Ministerial Decree 26/06/2015 - Annex D
Ministerial Decree 26/06/2015 - Minimal Requirements
The decrees of the Ministry
for Economic Development complementing the regulatory framework on the energy
performance of buildings, come into force today, October 1st.
The new regulations for Certification of buildings’ Energy Performance (APE
2015) are contained in the decree “Guidelines for the energy certification of
buildings”: the new APE is the same throughout the country and offers to
citizens, Administrations and operators more information concerning the
efficiency of the building and installations, for easier comparison of the
energy quality of different properties, with the aim of steering the market
towards buildings with better energy quality.
The energy ratings go from seven to ten: class A4 is the best and class G is
the worst. It is mandatory for at least one inspection by the auditor in charge
of drawing up the APE to certify the class the property belongs to.
The APE must also indicate proposals to improve the building’s energy
efficiency and provide information on financial incentives to implement them.
Finally, the decree establishes a national database of energy certificates
(SIAPE), by defining a template for sale and rental ad, that standardises the
information on the building’s energy quality.
The new methods for calculating the energy performance and the new minimum
efficiency requirements are defined by the decree on “Methods for calculation
of performance and minimal requirements”. The decree strengthens the minimal
energy standards for new buildings and for renovated ones, and defines the
parameters for buildings involved in mere energy upgrades (building enclosure
and utility installations).
However, for newly constructed buildings and for those undergoing significant
renovations, the minimum requirements to be complied with are obtained by
comparing the building with a reference building (identical by geometry,
orientation, location, intended use).
Application of the regulations is effective immediately and consistently in all
Regions.
Ministerial Decree 26/06/2015 -
Guidelines
Ministerial Decree 26/06/2015 -
Annex 1
Ministerial Decree 26/06/2015 -
Annex A
Ministerial Decree 26/06/2015 -
Annex B
Ministerial Decree 26/06/2015 -
Annex C
Ministerial Decree 26/06/2015 -
Annex D
Ministerial Decree 26/06/2015 -
Minimal Requirements
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RCI talks about us.
RCI, the most authoritative Italian magazine in the sector of heating, air conditioning systems, hydronics and renewable energy, has published an article on “The biodiversity garden”, describing the extension of the Botanical Garden of the University of Padua, which Sabiana has contributed to. RCI, the most authoritative
Italian magazine in the sector of heating, air conditioning systems, hydronics
and renewable energy, has published an article on “The biodiversity garden”,
describing the extension of the Botanical Garden of the University of Padua,
which Sabiana has contributed to.
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Lombardy implements the new decrees for “Near zero energy buildings”.
Lombardy has implemented the three decrees on the energy efficiency of buildings, and decision 3868/2015 has introduced in the internal regulations the contents of ministerial decrees relating to: APE 2015, Calculation methods and minimum requirements for buildings, Instructions for filling in the technical project sheet.
The Decision establishes that energy performance requirements for “Near zero energy buildings” will come into force in Lombardy as of January 1st, 2016, while the new procedure for calculating energy performance will come into force on October 1st, 2015. The systems for assessing the project requirements for the energy performance of activities will be operative as of January 1st, 2016.
Within July 31st, 2015, the regional accreditation centre, Infrastrutture Lombarde spa, should make available the first versions of the new calculation software on www.cened.it.
Buildings with no systems must also have the Energy Performance Certificate. Buildings subject to cultural and landscape constraints, those included in renovation plans dictated by planning, temporary structures authorised for no longer than six months are exempted from the obligation to apply the energy performance requirements.
Decision 3868/2015
Lombardy has implemented the
three decrees on the energy efficiency of buildings, and decision 3868/2015 has
introduced in the internal regulations the contents of ministerial decrees
relating to: APE 2015, Calculation methods and minimum requirements for buildings,
Instructions for filling in the technical project sheet.
The Decision establishes that energy performance requirements for “Near zero
energy buildings” will come into force in Lombardy as of January 1st, 2016,
while the new procedure for calculating energy performance will come into force
on October 1st, 2015. The systems for assessing the project requirements for
the energy performance of activities will be operative as of January 1st, 2016.
Within July 31st, 2015, the regional accreditation centre, Infrastrutture
Lombarde spa, should make available the first versions of the new calculation
software on www.cened.it.
Buildings with no systems must also have the Energy Performance Certificate.
Buildings subject to cultural and landscape constraints, those included in
renovation plans dictated by planning, temporary structures authorised for no
longer than six months are exempted from the obligation to apply the energy
performance requirements.
Decision 3868/2015
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The tax on conditioners concerns systems with power exceeding 12kw.
Summer is even hotter for Italians, due to implementation of the European Directives issued to address the planet’s global warming issue, by reducing and controlling the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Implementation of EU directives on the matter – "2002/91/EC and 2010/31/EU" – oblige the owner of the conditioner to have a booklet for the system with regular certification by a qualified technician and to perform a regular check-up every four years. For infringers, fines range from 500 to 3000 Euro.
The imposition is mandatory for those who possess systems with power equal to 12 kW or higher, that is capable of cooling 160m2. A household system used by a family hardly reaches these thresholds, unless the surface of the flat is wide and there are several units. Portable models do not fall within the law requirements either.
In the event of new installation of wall conditioners (heat pumps), the law has introduced the obligation of the system booklet: this is a document that is issued by the technician installing the machine. If someone has a system already installed but does not have the booklet, it will be supplied at the first useful maintenance by a technician.
The methods for performing the mandatory checks, which in this case must be performed every four years, were regulated in 2014, in the wake of what was already happening for boilers.
Summer is even hotter for
Italians, due to implementation of the European Directives issued to address
the planet’s global warming issue, by reducing and controlling the emission of
carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Implementation of EU directives on the matter – "2002/91/EC and
2010/31/EU" – oblige the owner of the conditioner to have a booklet for
the system with regular certification by a qualified technician and to perform
a regular check-up every four years. For infringers, fines range from 500 to 3000
Euro.
The imposition is mandatory for those who possess systems with power equal to
12 kW or higher, that is capable of cooling 160m2. A household
system used by a family hardly reaches these thresholds, unless the surface of
the flat is wide and there are several units. Portable models do not fall
within the law requirements either.
In the event of new installation of wall conditioners (heat pumps), the law has
introduced the obligation of the system booklet: this is a document that is
issued by the technician installing the machine. If someone has a system
already installed but does not have the booklet, it will be supplied at the
first useful maintenance by a technician.
The methods for performing the mandatory checks, which in this case must be performed
every four years, were regulated in 2014, in the wake of what was already
happening for boilers.