If Italian People elect Renewable Energy
13 Jun 2011 Leave a Comment
in laws, codes, and regulations Tags: 2011, energy, energy saving, Italy, nuclear power, photovoltaic, referendum, renewables, solar, sustainability
It is with deep joy that we report here the results of the referendum that just finished today in Italy.
With the highest voter turnout in the last 15 years (for a referendum), the Italian People decided to cancel decisions made by the Berlusconi Government, which now seems even closer to imploding.
15th International Passive House Conference in Innsbruck, Austria, 27-28 May 2011
25 May 2011 Leave a Comment
in education and awareness Tags: 2011, Austria, conference, Innsbruck, Passive House, Passivhaus, presentation, solar, sustainability, sustainable architecture
Next Friday, May 27, the 15th edition of the International Passive House Conference (15. Internationale Passivhaustagung). This year, the event is going to take place in Innsbruck, Austria.
We had a look at the most interesting conferences scheduled for the two-day event focussed on Passive Design.
GreenBuilding at SolarExpo 2011 in Verona, Italy
06 May 2011 Leave a Comment
in business and development Tags: expo, fair, GreenBuilding, photovoltaics, plant, prefab, solar, SolarExpo, Verona, vertical green walls
Yesterday we visited GreenBuilding 2011 in Verona, which was held in conjunction with the much more prominent SolarExpo.
The following are some highlights of the products presented in this 2011 edition.
‘Quarto Conto Energia’ (Fourth Energy Bill) Extends but Cuts Italian Feed-In Tariffs
06 May 2011 Leave a Comment
in laws, codes, and regulations Tags: energy bill, energy legislation, feed-in tariffs, grid, Italian law, Italy, photovoltaics, renewables, solar, tax incentives
The draft of 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. More
The first Italian supply station for electric cars to be built in Reggio Emilia
03 May 2011 Leave a Comment
in energy and environment Tags: electric car, energy, experiment, Italy, photovoltaics, Reggio Emilia, renewable, solar, sustainability, transportation
The experiment belongs to the Rezipe Project, that is financed by the European Union. The cities of Klagenfurt (Austria), Bolzano and Reggio Emilia (both in Italy) are taking part to the project.
The news was published today by Il Fatto Quotidiano.
