This November 2020 report is by EnOcean Alliance. A new Italian law aims to boost the economy by providing financial incentives promoting sustainability and improving energy efficiency, especially in older residential properties. COVID-19 economic recovery programs will strongly support a shift towards energy-efficient solutions by allowing for the tax deduction of up to 110% of the costs incurred over several years. Italian law already provides an “ecobonus” that has made it possible for building owners to offset the cost of installing remote monitoring/control systems for heating, air conditioning and hot water supply in a property. Enhanced legislation that took effect in July 2020 extends fiscal detraction to 110% when building automation systems are installed in conjunction with other, more extensive works aiming to reduce energy consumption within the same building.
Key words: connected home, energy management, controls/sensors