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With great delay, the Italian government has finally implemented the EU Directive 2010/31 on Near Zero Energy Buildings.
This directive leads the way for the future development of the entire European construction industry: let’s explore what it is, shall we?
The ‘Quarto Conto Energia’ (Fourth Energy Bill) was approved by the Council of Ministers this week. The bill replaces the ‘Terzo Conto Energia’ (Third Energy Bill) instead of extending until August 31, which was what had been anticipated. The new bill will govern photovoltaic systems installed in Italy from June 1, 2011.
In a self-proclaimed attempt to keep the green movement honest, Henry Gifford has filed a class action lawsuit against the U.S. Green Building Council. His motivation?
“I’m afraid that in a few years somebody really evil will publicize the fact that green buildings don’t save energy and argue that the only solution [to resource constraints] is more guns to shoot at the people who have oil underneath their sand.”
A recent article in the Corriere reported that in a recent study of aerial photos of Italy shows over 2 million unreported houses, with a much heavier concentration in Southern Italy.
