Energy and buildings.

Energy efficiency in building to promote well-being, savings and the environment

The first SAIENERGIA 2009 report entitled “Energy and buildings. Energy efficiency in building to promote well-being, savings and the environment” was presented at the 45th SAIE, held in Bologna from 28 to 31 October 2009. This report on energy and buildings was produced by Cresme for SAIENERGIA, a theme exhibition devoted to renewable energy and low-energy technologies for sustainable building, now in its second edition following its successful launch in 2008.

The report offers a detailed analysis of the Italian energy situation and the potential for energy efficiency retrofit initiatives in the field of residential building in view of the fact that the building sector is one of the major causes of environmental problems while offering broad scope for action to achieve the objectives established by the European Union and the various international protocols.