Italy's Appliance Bonus 2025: how to upgrade your home efficiently
If you live in Italy and are thinking of upgrading your home appliances, the 2025 appliance bonus could help you save money while replacing old, inefficient devices. After being announced in the Official Gazette in early October and confirmed by the MIMIT decree of 22 October 2025, the scheme is now operational.
The Italian cities with the worst air quality according to Legambiente
The year 2030 is fast approaching, marking a significant shift in environmental sustainability within EU member states. Yet, according to Legambiente, there is still much to be done in Italy.
Solar panels in Italy: how much you could save in 2025
Solar panels have become a popular and reliable energy solution in Italy, offering homeowners the opportunity to significantly reduce energy costs while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Do solar panels work in winter?
Will solar panels work in winter? This recurring question not only has an answer but is also accompanied by a series of tips to improve the efficiency of photovoltaic technology during the winter months.
Self-sufficient cabins in the heart of nature: an emerging trend across Europe
Today we're discovering a different way of living in cabins that represent a retreat and a connection to nature, especially in remote and hard-to-reach locations. They offer an alternative to urban chaos and a way to live in direct contact with the landscape.
Italy's ageing homes: the regions and provinces falling behind in efficiency
Italy is a nation plagued by ageing and inefficient homes.
Increased energy use in homes across the EU
In 2021, households accounted for 27% of final energy consumption in the EU. Most of the final energy consumption of EU households was covered by natural gas (33.5%) and electricity (24.6%). Renewable energy accounted for 21.2%, followed by oil and oil products (9.5%) and derived heat (8.6%).
Gas boilers banned in Italy from from 2029: what are the alternatives?
In the wake of the Green Homes Directive, the EU is also taking action to introduce a ban on gas boilers from 2029. This is a measure contained in the draft revision of the Ecodesign Regulation 813/2013/EU, which sets the specifications for the ecodesign and marketing of space heating appliances.
Green Homes Directive: the possible consequences of the new EU regulations in Italy
There is increasing debate on the new European directive on so-called 'green homes', which will lead to the renovation of thousands of buildings across Europe to bring them up to the most efficient energy classes.
How to save money at home in Italy: 6 useful tips
The rising prices of many household expenses in Italy, with electricity and gas being the most notable, make it necessary to take action at home to keep costs down. The home improvement experts at Habitissimo have shared their tips and ideas for saving money that can be applied throughout the year.
Italy's Superbonus 110%: what's due to change with Meloni's new government
Italy's well known Superbonus 110% is changing again under the new Meloni government. According to the latest news, Italy's new Prime Minister is considering a rate reduction and a possible extension of the deadline.
Electric car incentives Italy 2023
Italy's new electric car incentives for 2023 are official. The decree approved by the government is part of the fund earmarked for the automotive sector, i.e.
Green building, ten furnishing materials of the future
Self-healing concretes, heat-regulating glass, 3D-printed decks: these are the new green building materials that will change the furnishing industry in the coming years.
Don't want to use radiators? Here are some other ways to heat your Italian home
For many people, a second home in Italy is a way to have a refuge from the colder climates of northern Europe, a place in the sun for the summer or a place to escape the cold winter. But of course winters in Italy are themselves plenty cold and you have to keep you home warm.
How to heat your Italian home economically and without polluting
Winter is almost here, and the weather is definitely already getting colder. We all know what this means: it's time to turn on the heating. Major Italian cities have just done exactly that, with cities like Milan, Bologna, Venice, and Turin turning on radiators on the 15th of October.
Need to replace old windows? Everything you should know
Replacing windows and French doors is a home improvement that becomes necessary when they are in bad condition, not only for aesthetic reasons but above all for functionality. Having to change your windows is not a regular thing and can create doubts and uncertainties, but inquiring about the d
Need to save on your electricity bill? Here are some tips
The Minister of Ecological Transition, Roberto Cingolani, speaking on Radio Anch'io about the expected increase in electricity bills in October, said: "We need to think about how the bill is built and calculated. Each country has its own recipe.
Italy's Superbonus 110% for non-residents
Italy's Superbonus is a 110% tax credit of the expenditure made in order to improve a home’s energy efficiency, as well as lower its seismic risk. How does the 110 per cent superbonus work for non-residents in Italy?
Europe's greenest cities
Rome and Milan are among the most environmentally friendly cities in Europe.
Italy's 110% Ecobonus: home automation systems are now included
One of Italy's latest tax deductions, included in the country's relaunch decree after the coronavirus pandemic, is the Ecobonus 100%.
How to keep your house cool this summer in an eco-sustainable way
The summer heat is well underway in Italy, and for those who have stayed in the city, putting up with the heat in a stuffy apartment can be a struggle. But are there ways to keep your house cool in summer in an eco-sustainable way?
Italy's 110% "Ecobonus"
How does the "ecobonus 110" or "bonus 110" work?
Mini houses, prefabs and passive houses: the new construction revolution in Italy
During the last year, there has been a lot of curiosity in Italy about the "constructions of the future" (including those printed in 3D).
Green Building Incentives in Italy: how to make your home greener in 2020
An eco-sustainable or “green” house is a property that has low energy consumption and low management and maintenance costs.
Smart home, how artificial intelligence is revolutionising Italian homes
Are you thinking about integrating smart home solutions into your daily life?